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Fiendish Thingy

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18. Do you believe Colbert's cancellation was demanded by Trump as part of his settlement with CBS?

Fri Jul 18, 2025, 10:37 AM

Jul 18

If so, why are they keeping the show on the air for 10 more months?

They could have cancelled it immediately, at a cost of several million to buy out the remainder of his contract, and just write it off as part of the cost of the settlement, to keep peace with the Trump administration.

But they didn’t.

And now Colbert has 10 more months to say whatever the fuck he wants about Trump.

This is CBS deciding to get out of the late night talk show business, not silencing a Trump critic.

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So Stephen Colbert joins the ranks [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 OP

I hope NBC doesn't cave - my guess would be Kimmel or O'Donnell. What a world we live in these days. walkingman Jul 18 #1

they have beenscreaming "cancel culture" at democrats rampartd Jul 18 #2

Nicole Wallace knows she could be a target. Irish_Dem Jul 18 #3

Kimmel spoke for me: "Fuck you, CBS." Paladin Jul 18 #4

Perfect response. Passages Jul 18 #10

When/where did he say that? Amaryllis Jul 18 #38

Just hours ago. Paladin Jul 18 #41

I believe you; just wanted the context. Amaryllis Jul 18 #70

Understood. Thanks for the clarification. (nt) Paladin Jul 18 #72

I would guess Jimmy Kimmel will be next, Trump hates him. doc03 Jul 18 #5

Network TV is dying. FalloutShelter Jul 18 #6

It's opposition to Trump that's dying SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #7

No question. FalloutShelter Jul 18 #8

Yup this is exactly what they need to do newdeal2 Jul 18 #11

That's a pretty odd way to silence a Trump critic Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #9

And sometimes bs is just bs SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #12

Some at DU have accurate BS detectors Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #13

Who said anything about a conspiracy? SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #14

Do you believe Colbert's cancellation was demanded by Trump as part of his settlement with CBS? Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #18

Because they need ten months to figure out what the hell to do with that slot,who to get, Bengus81 Jul 18 #22

They've already decided what to do with his time slot. Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #24

So why not announce the firing in early Jan 2025? Why not announce in early May Bengus81 Jul 18 #29

I'm talking about the Matlock reboot with Kathy Bates Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #32

The bar for re-running a series has been 100 shows for years,that show has 19 in the can. Bengus81 Jul 18 #42

You're thinking about syndication Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #52

Never said that SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #23

Got a link? Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #28

Here you go SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #51

What's the difference? Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #55

It's asking a question SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #58

Colbert's show had top ratings for their time slot so far in 2025 Dave says Jul 18 #64

Just curious, where are your "links"? rubbersole Jul 18 #57

I'm not claiming Colbert is being silenced Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #59

"I just find it interesting that several critics of Trump and his administration...have been fired!" Wiz Imp Jul 18 #40

Voiding Colbert's contract Mz Pip Jul 18 #37

More expensive than a $60 billion lawsuit from Trump? Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #46

Have a cite? (Kiddin') "end of season cancellation" could have been negotiated. I have no cite either. Dave says Jul 18 #65

That perspective doesn't make sense to me Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #73

The Late Show was a cash cow Random Boomer Jul 18 #15

Do you have the numbers? Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #19

Colbert is the top rated late night show. rubbersole Jul 18 #25

Colbert is not the top rated late night show Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #30

What's Gutfeld's show like? BannonsLiver Jul 18 #43

Not remotely funny. He's the least funny "comedian" ever. Wiz Imp Jul 18 #50

Thank you. I had assumed the person I asked knew, because they seem REALLY excited about the ratings. BannonsLiver Jul 18 #74

It's right wing "humor" which is never funny. Wiz Imp Jul 18 #75

Conservative "humor" basically making fun of people. Punching down they think. underpants Jul 18 #60

According to Google, Colbert is most often the highest rated. Joinfortmill Jul 18 #45

You're comparing apples to oranges. Wiz Imp Jul 18 #47

Not true, Colbert is top rated in the 11:30 pm eastern time slot - I provided a cite earlier Dave says Jul 18 #67

You have to be kidding. Colbert was losing to Gutfeld? Seriously? Ouch! That's pathetic. Wiz Imp Jul 18 #27

Gutfield has the top rated late night show on television. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #31

Wow. That's a sad statement about this country. Gutfeld may be the least funny "comedian" in history. Wiz Imp Jul 18 #35

Which "conservative" based comedy TV shows does he compete against? RoeVWade Jul 18 #39

He's on opposite all the 1130 late night shows Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #48

You're wrong Wiz Imp Jul 18 #53

He still pulls in higher ratings regardless. Nt Fiendish Thingy Jul 18 #56

Yes, in part because there are many more people watching TV period while it is airing than the number of people Wiz Imp Jul 18 #63

Why does the truth matter? SocialDemocrat61 Jul 18 #62

And it matters that it's conservative. Gutfeld would splinter more if there were other comedy talk shows on TV. RoeVWade Jul 18 #54

I don't watch television, so I'm unsure, but isn't that Gut guy in a different time slot? Dave says Jul 18 #66

There is absolutely zero evidence for that Wiz Imp Jul 18 #61

All of the above orangecrush Jul 18 #16

I hope Apple TV picks him up RainCaster Jul 18 #17

Why not cancel now? edhopper Jul 18 #20

Yepper... and just like how the Medicaid cuts don't kick in until two months Bengus81 Jul 18 #26

I believe as someone said, it costs them to break Colbert's contract before it ends. RoeVWade Jul 18 #49

He will challenge them to pull the plug early... lame54 Jul 18 #71

our great orrex et tu Jul 18 #21

If they dare to remove ODonnell, the war will break out for real. Joinfortmill Jul 18 #33

They should join together ShepKat Jul 18 #34

Even if it was financial, the timing of it was a bow to the orange turd. RoeVWade Jul 18 #36

Please, dear Sky Daddy, please.... lastlib Jul 18 #44

Google and Sirius await! It is not over! diehardblue Jul 18 #68

kick Dawson Leery Jul 18 #69

An Eye for an Aye LetMyPeopleVote Jul 18 #76