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Letterman's 'Adult Bookstore' Analogy for Colbert's Exit
28 Jun
Summary
- Letterman compared Colbert's show cancellation to a botched holdup.
- He voiced disbelief over CBS's financial justification.
- Jimmy Kimmel also questioned the decision's political motives.
David Letterman has voiced his strong disagreement with CBS's decision to cancel Stephen Colbert's late-night program, which was scheduled for the 2026 TV season. He described his initial reaction as "disbelief" and later felt it was akin to a "botched holdup," painting a negative picture of the network's handling of the situation.
Letterman is skeptical of CBS's assertion that the cancellation was purely a financial decision. This sentiment is shared by fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who has also questioned whether political motivations played a role. Colbert himself has maintained that "my side of the street is clean" regarding any political implications.
While acknowledging that Byron Allen's new series, "Comics Unleashed," has taken over the former "Late Show" timeslot, Letterman clarified he holds no animosity towards Allen. He indicated that he and Allen have a prior relationship and he is not opposed to Allen's presence. However, Letterman firmly believes Stephen Colbert was unfairly treated by the network.
