Tag: Stephen Colbert

  • Good Night and Good Riddance to the Late Show

    Good Night and Good Riddance to the Late Show

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    by Jeff Crouere, ©2025 (Jul. 20, 2025) — Next May, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will officially cease production. CBS made the decision to end the program, which began in 1992 with David Letterman as host. After his retirement in 2015, Letterman was replaced by Stephen Colbert, who was previously a regular guest on The Daily Show and host…

  • The Vast Wasteland of Liberal Late Night Comedy

    The Vast Wasteland of Liberal Late Night Comedy

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    “PREACHING TO AN EVER-SMALLER CHOIR” by Jeff Crouere, ©2017 (Mar. 10, 2017) — It has been many years since late night television comedy was enjoyable. Its heyday was during the Johnny Carson era when Americans were entertained by a host with tremendous skill. Carson was a true talent who combined great humor with impeccable timing. The…