The Late Show first aired in 1993, when CBS lured David Letterman away from NBC to directly compete with The Tonight Show after he was passed over for hosting duties on that show in favor of Jay Leno.

Jimmy Kimmel blasted CBS for axing “ The Late Show with Stephen Colbert ” after 10 seasons while throwing his support behind his friend and fellow late-night host. “Love you Stephen.

CBS announced the cancellation nearly a full year before it is to take effect, making current host Stephen Colbert a lame duck of sorts; he will continue hosting the show through May 2026, at ...

"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," a staple of late-night US television, will end in 2026, the CBS network said, days after the comedian blasted parent company Paramount's $16 million settlement ...