CBS campaigns Colbert's canceled Late Show for Emmy consideration
The long-running Late Show concluded in May after decades on the air, with Stephen Colbert hosting the final 11 years; CBS canceled the program citing low ratings and financial difficulties. Despite the cancellation and Colbert's public rebuke of CBS over a $16 million settlement tied to a 60 Minutes interview, the network posted a for-your-consideration Emmy video on the Late Show YouTube page featuring Colbert and other late-night hosts. Colbert's final broadcast on May 17 drew 6.74 million viewers and featured Paul McCartney, while the new merged Outstanding Variety Series Emmy category includes major late-night rivals.
CBS submitted the canceled Late Show for Emmy consideration.
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CBS ended the Late Show after decades on air. Colbert criticized CBS over a $16 million settlement tied to a 60 Minutes interview. Next, Emmy voting and any merger or regulatory decisions could follow from these events.
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