CBS Morning's Tony Dokoupil attributed the cancellation of The Late Show to colleague Stephen Colbert's commentary, challenging Jon Stewart's claims of corporate fear influencing the decision. This cancellation occurred after CBS's $16 million settlement with Donald Trump over a 60 Minutes interview, and amid a merger with Skydance Media valued at $8 billion. CBS maintained that financial factors drove the cancellation, while late-night hosts defended Colbert, suggesting it was a response to concerns over the merger. The cultural significance of these shows was noted, with concerns raised about their loss in the current television landscape.
"The cancellation of The Late Show came just a week after CBS made headlines for its $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump over a 2024 60 Minutes interview."
"CBS argued the decision was purely financial but late night show hosts from other networks rounded the wagons to defend Colbert and reject that position."
"I know they're expensive to produce, but they are part of the cultural zeitgeist and they have been part of television since the beginning of television."
"Dokoupil cut in to reject Stewart's notion that The Late Show represented a significant part of the merger valuation."
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