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I am old school. I haven’t been real enamored of any of the late night hosts since Johnny Carson. Simpler times back then which I miss. Carson wasn’t political, at least in any mean or hateful way.
I am old school. I haven’t been real enamored of any of the late night hosts since Johnny Carson. Simpler times back then which I miss. Carson wasn’t political, at least in any mean or hateful way.
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I think Cobert has tremendous talent but that it is mostly wasted. Can tolerate a few of his opening monologues a year. Not a regular viewer. Never understood why he serves alcoholic beverages to guests during the show (whether real or make believe). The harm done to individuals and families from alcohol is well documented. “Handle with care.”
"Yesterday, Trump’s proxies at CBS dutifully canceled Colbert, issuing the following statement: "This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount."
No offense to Colbert, but the funniest comedian at CBS is whoever wrote that statement. They might be the most hilarious words ever typed, with the possible exception of the phrase “Trump’s presidential library.”" - Andy Borowitz
If the Trump administration has compelled CBS to cancel Colbert in order to silence his free speech, it wouldn't surprise me in the least NBC soon will be compelled to cancel Seth Meyers for the same reasons. 'Tis a shame, as Meyers' Closer Look segment may be among the best written political commentary of all late night programs right now. I would also miss the Jokes Seth Cannot Tell segment.
craig ferguson. funniest, smartest, handsomest, wittiest, most-nonpolitical late-night talk-show host of all time, after carson. never seen anyone like him.
craig ferguson. funniest, smartest, handsomest, wittiest, most-nonpolitical late-night talk-show host of all time, after carson. never seen anyone like him.
And the fact most of his guests were beautiful women didn't hurt.
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I think Cobert has tremendous talent but that it is mostly wasted. Can tolerate a few of his opening monologues a year. Not a regular viewer. Never understood why he serves alcoholic beverages to guests during the show (whether real or make believe). The harm done to individuals and families from alcohol is well documented. “Handle with care.”
No offense to Colbert, but the funniest comedian at CBS is whoever wrote that statement. They might be the most hilarious words ever typed, with the possible exception of the phrase “Trump’s presidential library.”"
- Andy Borowitz
colbert is far funnier than maher and a few others. but i admit after decades of effort, i dont get rightwing humor.
trump had the religionists guffawing with his bombing a nursing home shtick :
https://www.mediaite.com/media/news/trump-draws-big-laugh-at-faith-event-with-crack-about-putin-bombing-nursing-home/
https://nypost.com/2025/07/18/entertainment/jon-stewart-on-possible-daily-show-cancellation-after-stephen-colbert-axe/