The Demise of Late-Night TV: Colbert Cancellation and Industry Shifts

In this bonus episode of Daily Comedy News, host Johnny Mac discusses recent events surrounding the late-night TV landscape, focusing on the cancellation of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' Mac recaps key developments from Friday through Sunday, including reactions to Shane Gillis at the ESPYs and analysis of Colbert's departure. The episode explores insights from articles in The Guardian, The Atlantic, and other sources about the decline of traditional late-night programming and the financial strains contributing to these changes. Mac also touches on the future of 'Saturday Night Live' and other late-night shows, reflecting on the broader industry impact and the fate of the staff affected by these shifts.

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