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Byron Allen on how CBS handed him Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ time slot
As CBS sunsets “The Late Show,” media executive Byron Allen is gearing up to take over one of television’s most coveted evening time slots.

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Stephen Colbert’s Replacement Byron Allen Sets Record Straight After ‘Late Show’ Ends
Byron Allen praises 'American treasure' Stephen Colbert ahead of “Late Show ”finale
After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action
CBS and parent company Paramount have backed away from efforts to limit reposting of Stephen Colbert's mock appearance as host of a Michigan public access show called "Only In Monroe."

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Stephen Colbert Follows CBS Finale 24 Hours Later With Hilarious Hour of Michigan Public Access TV, Featuring Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Eminem, Steve Buscemi and Byron Allen
Stephen Colbert returns to late night a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’
Stephen Colbert Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access 24 Hours After Wrapping Up Late Night Career [Update]
However, it turns out his network cancellation didn’t silence him very long, as Colbert reemerged a day later.

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CBS Denies Claims It Tried To Block Stephen Colbert’s TV Return
Stephen Colbert broadcasts friendly video call with late night successor Byron Allen

Colbert replacement Byron Allen reveals what 'Late Show' host texted him

Byron Allen, whose "Comics Unleashed" is taking over Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" time slot, says the two got breakfast after the decision.

Byron Allen says CBS and Paramount have put no limits on his show 'Comics Unleashed'

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Byron Allen, a media mogul and former stand-up comedian whose show will replace the CBS time slot formerly held by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Byron Allen on his love for late-night TV as his show "Comics Unleashed" moves to new time slot on CBS

Comedian and media mogul Byron Allen brings "Comics Unleashed" to CBS's late-night slot, replacing "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert."

Meet Byron Allen, the comic-turned-media mogul who’s taking over CBS late night

Byron Allen got his first big break as a teenage comedian on Johnny Carson’s “The Tonight Show.” Nearly five decades later, he is returning to late night not just as a comic, but as a billionaire media mogul with a sprawling and unconventional empire.

Byron Allen Says He’ll Save CBS at Least $150 Million Taking Over Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Slot: ‘A Great Deal’

The executive also tells TheWrap about the significance of his May 22 start date and why he plans to avoid political humor
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Meet Stephen Colbert's Late Show replacement, Byron Allen

Stephen Colbert will make his last appearance on CBS's The Late Show on Thursday, May 21, 2026 after 11 seasons as the host. Taking over the late-night slot will not be another talk show, but instead, two syndicated comedy shows from Bryon Allen.
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Byron Allen returns to late night network television tonight: ‘Comics Unleashed’ relaunches on CBS Network and Paramount+

Byron Allen is making his return to CBS Network’s late-night lineup with back-to-back airings of ‘Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen’ tonight, Monday, September 22, at 12:37 a.m, immediately following ‘The Late Show’ with Stephen Colbert.