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The Long, Slow Death of the Late-Night Talk Show: Why CBS Is Ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

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New York NY, The late-night talk show — once a cultural institution dominated by legendary hosts like Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and Jay Leno — is facing an existential crisis. The latest casualty? The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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CBS Cancels The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Amid Massive Financial Losses – Politics Not to Blame, Sources Say

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New York  NY, CBS has officially canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, citing massive financial losses rather than political pressure, according to network insiders.

Despite The Late Show maintaining the No. 1 spot in late-night TV ratings, the show was reportedly bleeding $40 million to $50 million annually due to a decline in advertising revenue and shrinking viewership among younger audiences.

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