Since some of you have written to ask for my opinion on CBS taking Stephen Colbert off the air next year, here you go. Of course, before I get into what I think of what CBS has decided to do, as most of my regular readers know, let me just say up front that I've never been a fan of his show. And yes, I will explain why in a bit.
Before we get into that, let's talk about the fact that in the news recently was the announcement that "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is being taken off the air in 2026 for "financial reasons." From what I've read, the show costs over 100 million dollars to produce and loses money every year. So, after losing 40 million dollars a year on the show for many years, CBS has finally made the smart business decision to yank it and save itself a lot of money in the process.
Am I shocked that a business would suffer those sorts of losses and keep losing money year after year? Yes, I am. Frankly, while I am shocked that they let it go on this long, it doesn't surprise me that they kept Colbert on the air because the show filled a political niche as a propaganda tool for the Democrat Party. Of course, Colbert's way too arrogant to admit that he isn't funny, or that he's turned off millions of Americans from watching his show, or that the reason that he is being cancelled is that his show's ratings are not very good compared to just about anything else on television.
Sure, CBS's Colbert might be the highest-rated late-night television show on broadcast television if his show is only measured against what's on ABC and NBC. But his ratings are pathetic compared to other shows on cable television, especially when measured against The Greg Gutfeld Show on Fox News.
And really, for anyone who has spent 5 minutes watching his pitiful excuse for entertainment, you have had to come to the same conclusion that I did years ago: Colbert is not funny and comes off as someone with an exaggerated sense of importance, extremely condescending, with an "I'm better than you" persona. Yes, this is especially true when he's talking about the people he hates -- like President Trump and everyone who has political beliefs that don't agree with his.
Besides not being funny and pandering to his New York City studio audience of like-minded Trump-hating Democrats, Stephen Colbert is a "useful idiot" who attacks working-class Americans, Conservatives, Republicans, Christians, all 78 million Americans who voted for President Trump, and President Trump every night without fail. He comes off as a jerk who is nothing but a tool of the Democrat Party.
Colbert, like Kimmel, is disgustingly biased. But worse than being simply a biased Democrat with a platform to influence voters to side with his distorted way of thinking, like many of the "late-night" not funny comedians, he is a mean-spirited, hateful individual who follows the Left's political agenda lock-step to the letter.
Frankly, it wouldn't surprise me if Colbert, as well as Jimmy Kimmel and others who fit the category of also being tools of the Democrat Party, get their talking points directly from the Democrat Party National Headquarters when they send their propaganda out to the Leftist talking heads. What's the difference between him and Kimmel and the other Democrat tools on late-night television? Nothing. They all parrot the same propaganda from the Democrat Party.
As for late-night shows and their Trump-hating audiences? I've wondered if they even need to be cued by studio applause signs to applaud Colbert's or Kimmel's sorry one-liners. I've also wondered if the show edits out any boos coming from those in their audience who refuse to drink the Leftist Kool-Aid.
Let's remember that it wouldn't serve them to have an audience that disagrees with their hate mongering, victim projecting, and their obvious loathing of half the nation who doesn't agree with them. Their hate is deep, and their job is to divide the country with each broadcast. The goal of late-night Leftist comedians who aren't talented or funny is simple: help create division and hate on behalf of the Democrat Party.
That's the reason why, instead of taking responsibility for his lousy show, he and his Leftist celebrity-activist Trump-haters are out these days screaming about how President Trump got him fired. Has it even dawned on them that President Trump, like his supporters, yes, us MAGA folks, have been just waiting for Colbert and others to implode on their own? By the way, that is exactly what has happened. Frankly, the folks on the Left have committed entertainment suicide by alienating half the country with their deep-seated hatred for MAGA voters, Republicans, Christians, Jews, straight white men, blue-collar workers, anyone Conservative, and certainly President Trump.
Colbert and others on the left cannot understand that their Leftist political propaganda and vehement hate for President Trump and his supporters are the main reason why Americans are not watching their late-night shows. No one other than a die-hard Democrat Leftist wants to go to bed insanely angry at President Trump. No one but a lunatic Leftist political extremist wants to listen to hate speech for President Trump night after night, and listen to some Democrat Party talking head spout Democrat Party talking points over and over again before turning in for the night. But really, that's Colbert's audience!
Why is it that Colbert, and also Kimmel, as well as others on the Left, can't understand what Johnny Carson understood decades ago? Americans want entertainment and maybe a laugh or two before calling it a night and going to bed. Are Colbert and Kimmel, as well as others on the Left, too stupid to understand that? Can they be funny without being malicious and hate-filled? Frankly, I don't think so.
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is filmed before a live audience in New York City's historic Ed Sullivan Theater, airing on CBS four nights a week. Colbert took over "The Late Show" in September 2015 from previous host David Letterman. Letterman had hosted the show since its debut in 1993 until his retirement in May 2015. Before becoming the host of The Late Show, Colbert was part of Comedy Central from 2005 to 2014, and The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 1997 to 2005.
Late-Night Comedians In 2025 Don't Come Close To The Greatness Of Johnny Carson
Why was Johnny Carson considered a cultural phenomenon? What made him great versus the low-class attitudes we see today from late-night television hosts?
Well, for over 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted "The Tonight Show," becoming a nightly fixture in American homes. Frankly, he reflected American life. That was huge since the show and Carson's persona provided a glimpse into the lives and concerns of everyday Americans, making him a relatable figure. Yes, he was relatable -- something that Colbert and Kimmel and the rest of today's late-night Democrat Party talking heads are not.
Well, for over 30 years, Johnny Carson hosted "The Tonight Show," becoming a nightly fixture in American homes. Frankly, he reflected American life. That was huge since the show and Carson's persona provided a glimpse into the lives and concerns of everyday Americans, making him a relatable figure. Yes, he was relatable -- something that Colbert and Kimmel and the rest of today's late-night Democrat Party talking heads are not.
Johnny Carson was a real comedian in that he was actually funny without being mean-spirited or coming off like a pretentious jerk like the late-night so-called comedians today. No, there was nothing mean or callous or vicious or condescending about Johnny Carson. He had great opening monologues, sometimes goofy, but nothing that could have been considered an attack on half of the American population for being Conservatives.
John Carson brought on A-List Celebrities to talk about their upcoming films, their new projects, hobbies, to answer questions about the inner workings of Hollywood or the music industry, and maybe tell some interesting "entertaining" stories or jokes. All that in a short, sometimes scripted, interview. That was "feel-good late-night entertainment." It's something that we lack today.
Americans enjoyed it and went to bed feeling good about what they watched. Most times, viewers went to bed thinking that they might go see the upcoming movie that was talked about, or maybe they hoped that they could remember the joke that so-and-so told Carson, since it was so funny that they would pass it along. His show humanized celebrities, made them more relatable, especially if they appeared "down to earth" during the show. It was entertaining. And really, people felt good about tuning in to see who Johnny Carson had on as guests. Back in the day, late-night with Johnny Carson improved the mood of Americans through light late-night humor.
None of that is today's late-night television. Today, Colbert and Kimmel have celebrity activists on their shows night after night to spew their hate and bash their mutual despised enemy -- which is the American people who are not like them and don't share their Leftist political ideology.
Today, late-night television hosts act like elitists who look down on anyone who may see political issues such as Climate Change, Abortion, 2nd Amendment Rights, Free Speech, Government Overreach, Socialism, Communism, Patriotism, and several other issues differently than they do. Today, those Democrat propagandists see working-class Americans, Conservatives, Republicans, Christians, all 78 million Americans who voted for President Trump, and President Trump as the "threat to democracy" -- all while they support things and people who are true threats to democracy.
For over three decades, Johnny Carson was a consistent presence in American homes, shaping the late-night television landscape and becoming a deeply ingrained part of the nation's social fabric. His show, "The Tonight Show," was more than just entertainment. It was a nightly ritual for millions and a reflection of American culture during his tenure. It was all good, light-hearted fun. And yes, America was a better place for having him on television nightly.
What was his formula for success? Johnny Carson's success as the host of "The Tonight Show" for 30 years wasn't due to a single "secret formula." Instead, it was a combination of things.
First, Johnny Carson possessed a unique and captivating communication style that truly resonated with Americans across the board, his studio audiences, and guests alike. This included his signature deadpan delivery, impeccable comedic timing, and skillful improvisation. During an interview, he'd create an intimate atmosphere where guests felt comfortable opening up. This made his interviews feel like natural conversations rather than interrogations. This allowed guests to relax and reveal aspects of themselves that viewers found engaging and relatable, while it was also entertaining to watch.
In contrast with today's late-night host like Colbert, displaying mean, selfish, malicious attacks is anything but entertaining. And no, Americans were not blind to what we were seeing. That's probably why "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" lost millions of dollars in revenue -- despite the lie that the show had high ratings. Highly-rated shows don't lose money like Colbert's show has.
As for Johnny Carson, despite his relaxed demeanor on screen, he is said to have been a meticulous planner, dedicated to preparing for each show. He would even read books by authors he was about to interview. While his show was well-planned, Johnny Carson had the remarkable ability to ad-lib and improvise, and go with the flow, often turning unexpected moments or even mistakes into hilarious segments. Yes, the Ed Ames axe-throwing episode sparked incredible laughter from Carson, Ames himself, guests, and his audience.
Johnny Carson had a "Cool" and controlled demeanor. And yes, he was genuinely funny while also maintaining a sense of control over the show. Americans loved how he projected a relaxed and easygoing persona. With guests, he was perceptive, knowing when to extend a conversation and when to pivot, all while ensuring the show remained entertaining. That's key. He ensured his show was entertaining. Today, late-night television is anything but entertaining with its Liberal propaganda and hate for anyone who differs with the host politically.
While Johnny Carson made his guests shine, and he was certainly known for making his guests look good, offering support, and giving them space to be funny and engaging, today, guests are all like-minded Liberals there to bash Republicans and Trump.
And as for his legacy, as you can see by my comments about Johnny Carson, his lack of mean-spiritedness and fine entertainment is still remembered. And yes, I believe Johnny Carson contributed greatly to making America a great place to live. As for the legacy of Stephen Colbert, he will be remembered for being a propaganda tool of the Democrat Party. What good has he contributed to America? Nothing. I can't see anything good that may have come out of his hate-filled show. And frankly speaking, I don't see anyone other than like-minded Trump-haters who will miss him. I certainly won't. America will be a better place with Colbert off the air.
So, do I think CBS's cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is a good thing? Yes. Absolutely yes. It's about time. It wasn't entertainment. And as it's probably no surprise to most, I hope Kimmel's late-night show is next to be canceled.
Now, do you want me to tell you how I really feel about Colbert being canned?
Tom Correa
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