Stephen Colbert, Late Show
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When asked what he thinks about the reasons for the cancellation, Colbert said: “They’ve got the books, and I do not have any desire to debate them over what they say their bu
The late-night host will mark his final night on the CBS talk show on May 21
Television is a medium built on longevity. Contracts stretch for seasons, hosts become fixtures, and networks bet on the comfort of continuity. However, Stephen Colbert recently confided that he chose the quiet defiance of the alternate path.
Former host David Letterman says he doesn't believe the network's insistence that it was "purely" a financial decision. "They're lying," he told the New York Times. "They're lying weasels."