“This Was Never Just Comedy” — After The Late Show was abruptly canceled, Stephen Colbert and Jasmine Crockett struck back with a bold new show aimed directly at CBS. The result? A seismic shockwave now rocking the entire landscape of late-night television.
I. The Day The Late Show Died When CBS abruptly pulled the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert earlier this year, the public explanation was sterile, vague, and suspiciously corporate: “Creative realignment, brand rejuvenation, a strategic pivot.” Translation? They fired the most politically dangerous man on late-night TV. Insiders knew it wasn’t about ratings—Colbert was still commanding millions … Read more