CBS taps Byron Allen’s 'Comics Unleashed' to replace The Late Show

CBS will replace The Late Show with Byron Allen's syndicated series Comics Unleashed the day after Stephen Colbert signs off. The program will move from its current 12:35 a.m. slot up one hour into the network's 11:35 p.m. late-night time period. CBS picked a low-cost, syndicated comedy showcase instead of commissioning a new host-driven late-night program. The change marks a major shift in network late-night strategy, with clear implications for ratings, ad revenue, and the future of political monologues.