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Jay Leno Blames Hosts’ Divisive Politics for Demise of Late Night While David Letterman Accuses CBS of Cowardice

Jay Leno Blames Hosts’ Divisive Politics for Demise of Late Night While David Letterman Accuses CBS of Cowardice

Late night talk shows—once a staple of escapist entertainment—face an uncertain future. Recent comments from two legendary hosts, Jay Leno and David Letterman, highlight contrasting views on why the late night genre is struggling. Leno attributes the decline to current hosts’ overt political biases that alienate audiences, while Letterman points the finger at corporate decisions, particularly CBS’s cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Stephen Colbert ‘Support’ Rally in NYC Turns into a Comedy of Errors: Just 20 Protesters Show Up to Defend the Late-Night King

Stephen Colbert ‘Support’ Rally in NYC Turns into a Comedy of Errors: Just 20 Protesters Show Up to Defend the Late-Night King

In a twist that even Stephen Colbert might appreciate for its ironic punchline, a rally organized to support the embattled late-night host outside the CBS Broadcast Center in Manhattan drew a whopping crowd of… about 20 people. The “We’re With Colbert” gathering, held on Sunday, July 27, 2025, was intended as a nationwide call for “integrity” amid claims that Colbert’s show cancellation was politically motivated.