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Byron Allen Launches “Comics Unleashed” After Colbert, No Politics

5/25/2026

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Byron Allen will launch Comics Unleashed at 11:35 p.m. on CBS after The Late Show ends, replacing Stephen Colbert’s program.
Allen said he is not trying to replace Colbert, will avoid political satire, and received no editorial limits from CBS or Paramount under a 2025 time-buy deal.
The final episode drew 6.74 million viewers, featured Paul McCartney, and aired after Colbert criticized Paramount’s $16 million payment to President Donald Trump.

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Byron Allen will launch Comics Unleashed at 11:35 p.m. on CBS after The Late Show ends, replacing Stephen Colbert’s program.
Allen said he is not trying to replace Colbert, will avoid political satire, and received no editorial limits from CBS or Paramount under a 2025 time-buy deal.
The final episode drew 6.74 million viewers, featured Paul McCartney, and aired after Colbert criticized Paramount’s $16 million payment to President Donald Trump.