CBS Replaces ‘Late Show’ with Allen’s ‘Comics Unleashed,’ Says Letterman
David Letterman recently commented on CBS’s decision to replace The Late Show with Stephen Colbert with Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed. This change will take effect following Colbert’s final episode in May 2024.
CBS’s Late-Night Shift
The network announced this significant shift in its late-night programming. Starting May 22, 2024, Byron Allen’s show will move to the 11:35 p.m. time slot, an hour earlier than its current airing.
Details of the Change
- Colbert’s last episode is set for May 2024.
- Comics Unleashed will feature a panel of comedians rather than traditional stand-up.
- Byron Allen emphasized that the show is designed to foster laughter among viewers.
Letterman expressed skepticism about CBS’s financial motives behind the programming change. He noted, “They don’t want to spend any money, so they’re going to make money,” referring to the network’s strategy of selling the time slot to Allen.
About Comics Unleashed
Comics Unleashed has been part of CBS’s late-night lineup since its debut, airing at 12:35 a.m. This multi-comedian show features various talented performers discussing humorous topics.
Notable Guests
The show has hosted a variety of well-known comedians, including:
- Sebastian Maniscalco
- Tiffany Haddish
- Gabriel Iglesias
- Cedric the Entertainer
- Nate Bargatze
Byron Allen’s Vision
Byron Allen, creator and host of Comics Unleashed, shared his excitement about this opportunity. He stated, “I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love – make people laugh.”
With this new two-hour comedy block, which includes Funny You Should Ask, Allen looks forward to providing more laughter on CBS. Allen, who also serves as the founder and CEO of Allen Media Group, appreciates the network’s confidence in his vision.
