Jon Stewart criticized CBS for canceling Stephen Colbert's talk show, suggesting the decision was influenced less by finances and more by a desire to align with the Trump administration amid a proposed merger with Skydance Media. He highlighted the financial difficulties of late-night shows, comparing them to outdated business models. Stewart raised doubts over CBS's claims that the cancellation was solely a financial move, citing its recent settlement with Donald Trump as a problematic precedent. He argued that the network has compromised its integrity for financial gain.
Now, obviously, I am certainly not the most objective to comment on this matter. But when your industry is faced with changes, you don't just call it a day.
Late night TV is a struggling financial model, akin to operating a Blockbuster kiosk inside of a Tower Records. CBS has lost the benefit of the doubt.
The cancellation raises questions over whether it was purely financial or the path of least resistance for Paramount's proposed merger with Skydance Media.
CBS sold out their flagship news program to pay an extortion fee to said president. They chose to capitulate to Trump's demands over the merger.
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