Once upon a time there was a satirical comedy show that aired on CBS. It was fun. It was edgy. It had a habit of poking at power with the good-natured grin of a clean-cut, handsome host. It had amazing musical guests and covered controversial issues. It aired during a time of political upheaval and was one of the few …
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‘South Park’ takes on Trump, Colbert, & more in season premiere
“South Park” was in vintage form on Wednesday night, as the long-running animated comedy series did not hold back during its season 27 premiere. While the show has endeared itself to fans for its topical jokes lampooning pop culture and politics, it’s shied away from outright parodying President Trump in recent years, using the Mr. Garrison character as a stand-in. …
Read More »Do Democrats Want a Fight Over Colbert? – The New York Times
Do Democrats Want a Fight Over Colbert? The New York Times David Letterman had something to say about the Stephen Colbert cancellation CNN Opinion | Colbert’s Ouster Was Just Another Late-Night Death Rattle The New York Times Why ending ‘The Late Show’ is a Paramount error NPR PBS and NPR defunded. ‘Late Show’ canceled. This is silencing political critics. | Opinion Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Source …
Read More »Pastor on Stephen Colbert cancellation: ‘God can do anything’
By CP StaffWednesday, July 23, 2025 Pastor Kent Christmas of Regeneration Nashville stands with a sword in his hand during a sermon July 20, 2025. | Screenshot/YouTube/Kent and Candy Christmas A Tennessee pastor brandished a large sword during his Sunday sermon and suggested that the recent cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” was the result of divine intervention. …
Read More »Stephen Colbert and the Death of ‘Clapter’ Comedy
“How dare you, sir?” he said sarcastically during Monday’s monologue, addressing Trump’s Truth Social post. “Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism? Go f— yourself.” He went on to warn the president that “the gloves are off.” Rival hosts like Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon turned up during the hour to show “solidarity” with him, which …
Read More »Stephen Colbert: ‘The more we know about Trump’s relationship to Epstein, the more we wish we didn’t’ | Late-night TV roundup
Late-night hosts dig into Donald Trump’s attempts to distract from the Jeffrey Epstein files scandal plaguing his administration. Stephen Colbert “It’s a great day to be me, because I am not Donald Trump,” said Stephen Colbert on Tuesday’s Late Show. “That guy has got a lot of problems. First of all, the Jeffrey Epstein scandal just won’t ‘kill itself.’ And …
Read More »Stephen Colbert reacts to Trump diss; Jon Stewart, John Oliver join in
Stephen Colbert shared a pointed message for President Trump days after the latter rejoiced on social media that “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired.” “Go f— yourself,” the late-night veteran said Monday during his opening monologue. Monday’s episode was Colbert’s first time behind the desk after he announced last week that CBS had decided to cancel “The Late Show,” …
Read More »Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation: Everyone Supporting Host
Since CBS announced its decision to unceremoniously end The Late Show next May, an array of celebrities, politicians, and fellow late-night legends have thrown their support behind the institution’s current host, Stephen Colbert. Adam Sandler called Colbert a “strong man,” and added, “he’s gonna do great,” when asked about the cancellation at the premiere of Happy Gilmore 2. “I feel …
Read More »Stewart, Colbert slam CBS, Trump for cancellation of late night franchise: ‘Fear and pre-compliance’ – Politico
Stewart, Colbert slam CBS, Trump for cancellation of late night franchise: ‘Fear and pre-compliance’ Politico Stephen Colbert mocks CBS’s reasoning for canceling ‘The Late Show’ The Washington Post David Letterman takes subtle aim at CBS amid Colbert ‘Late Show’ cancellation USA Today Jon Stewart slams CBS for decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ CNN Jon Stewart rips Paramount, CBS in profanity-laden …
Read More »Stephen Colbert declares ‘gloves are off’ as cancelled Late Show host takes aim at Trump | Stephen Colbert
Stephen Colbert declared to Donald Trump that “the gloves are off” in his first broadcast since his Late Show was cancelled amid a political firestorm, as his fellow hosts lined up to defend him with Jon Stewart scathingly denouncing Paramount for trying to “censor and control” its hosts. Colbert, the top-rated late-night talk show host in the US, said last …
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