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CBS Plans New Late Night Shows After Colbert Exit, Eyes Profits With Allen Deal

April 16, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via IMDb
CBS Plans New Late Night Shows After Colbert Exit, Eyes Profits With Allen Deal
CBS is shaking things up by axing Stephen Colbert's Late Show and promising fresh late night concepts. They're teaming with Byron Allen in a new deal that puts immediate profitability front and center. Fans of the old format might feel the pinch, but network execs are betting on quick wins to keep the lights on. It's all about evolving with the times in a crowded TV landscape. Who knows what hilarious hosts we'll see next? Read more about this...

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