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Huey » Yesterday, 10:14 am » wrote: ↑

Yesterday, 10:14 am

And yet CBS and Colbert do not refute the news outlets that reported the alleged loss.  Hmmm....

Financial Performance of The Late Show with Stephen ColbertAnnual LossesThe Late Show with Stephen Colbert faced significant financial challenges during its run. Reports indicate that the show lost between $40 million and $50 million annually for CBS. This substantial loss was a key factor in the network's decision to cancel the program in 2025.Contributing FactorsSeveral factors contributed to these financial losses:

• Rising Production Costs: The cost to produce the show was approximately $100 million per year.
• Declining Viewership: Despite being the number one rated show in its time slot, viewership for late-night television has been declining, particularly among younger audiences.
• Advertising Revenue: The overall advertising revenue for late-night shows has halved from $438 million in 2018 to significantly lower figures by 2023, impacting CBS's revenue from The Late Show.

Comparison with Replacement ShowFollowing the cancellation, CBS replaced The Late Show with Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed under a new "time buy" model. This model is projected to generate a $15 million profit, marking a $55 million swing in financial performance compared to Colbert's show.