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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to end in 2026 as CBS cancels show (www.theguardian.com)

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Colbert told shocked audience he only found out the night before, as CBS announced it will end the entire Late Show franchise after 33 years

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[–] floo@retrolemmy.com 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Because most people who watch that show do it the next day on YouTube.

[–] buddascrayon@lemmy.world 7 points 3 weeks ago

Yeah. Something people keep forgetting is that broadcast television is basically dead now. The only people who watch are retirees and those are dropping like flies. More so when their social security checks don't show up and they no longer have Medicare thanks to their glorious leader.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 0 points 3 weeks ago

The revenue from which is factored into the decision.