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Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

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  • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

    Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

    It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

    I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

    In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

    Hans van ZijstH This user is from outside of this forum
    Hans van ZijstH This user is from outside of this forum
    Hans van Zijst
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    @Randahl Fink If I were him, I'd probably leave the US and go back to Britain.

    Not safe to live in a country that's rapidly sliding into fascism, especially if you're a foreigner who has a history of mocking government and exposing injustice.
    Hiker Geek πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸŒ²H Randahl FinkR 2 Replies Last reply
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    • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

      Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

      It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

      I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

      In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

      AutistiCriticB This user is from outside of this forum
      AutistiCriticB This user is from outside of this forum
      AutistiCritic
      wrote last edited by
      #4

      @randahl @ben I hope that in these final few months, he really lets rip. Gloves off, no softly-softly… just aiming straight for the jugular because he’s so good at hitting his marks. 🀞😁

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      • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

        Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

        It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

        I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

        In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

        Hiker Geek πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸŒ²H This user is from outside of this forum
        Hiker Geek πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸŒ²H This user is from outside of this forum
        Hiker Geek πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸŒ²
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        @randahl

        It may have been humility but I saw an interview with him recently where he was contrasting himself with Jon Stewart. He felt Jon was naturally politically savvy but he wasn't. He said his writers make him look smart.

        So hopefully his writers, who will also be out of work, will choose to continue to fight authoritarianism with comedy along with Stephen.

        I really hope whatever it is, part is a monologue. They lift my spirits.

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        • Hans van ZijstH Hans van Zijst
          @Randahl Fink If I were him, I'd probably leave the US and go back to Britain.

          Not safe to live in a country that's rapidly sliding into fascism, especially if you're a foreigner who has a history of mocking government and exposing injustice.
          Hiker Geek πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸŒ²H This user is from outside of this forum
          Hiker Geek πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸŒ²H This user is from outside of this forum
          Hiker Geek πŸŒ²πŸ’»πŸŒ²
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          @hans

          You may be thinking of John Oliver. He's British. He was also a correspondent on the Daily Show and now does Last Week Tonight on HBO.

          Oliver is now a US citizen and says he loves this country, his life is here and he wants to do what he can to fight for justice.

          Stephen Colbert is from Charleston NC USA.

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          • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

            Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

            It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

            I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

            In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

            ArmandoA This user is from outside of this forum
            ArmandoA This user is from outside of this forum
            Armando
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            @randahl a voice for an America we might have created in our minds! Then no! it’s the real voice of the America we believe is still possible! Fascism cannot win!

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            • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

              Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

              It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

              I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

              In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

              Jason Anthony GuyJ This user is from outside of this forum
              Jason Anthony GuyJ This user is from outside of this forum
              Jason Anthony Guy
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              @randahl I wish Colbert and others would buy the Ed Sullivan Theater….

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              • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

                Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

                It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

                I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

                In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

                AZ Guy :US_AZ:A This user is from outside of this forum
                AZ Guy :US_AZ:A This user is from outside of this forum
                AZ Guy :US_AZ:
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                @randahl CBS is owned by the Ellisons now. My guess is its cheaper to let his contract run out than pull the plug. It's probably going to let them avoid a Kimmel situation of mass cancellations of Paramount+

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                • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

                  Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

                  It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

                  I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

                  In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

                  ...a pleasant rascalN This user is from outside of this forum
                  ...a pleasant rascalN This user is from outside of this forum
                  ...a pleasant rascal
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                  #10

                  @randahl You are preaching to the choir here! Even though Jon Stewart's monologue is relegated to once a week, I listen to both. Colbert and Stewart are the one-two punch of comedic, political commentary offering Trumpian knock-outs with every show. These guys keep me balanced and sane.

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                  • Hans van ZijstH Hans van Zijst
                    @Randahl Fink If I were him, I'd probably leave the US and go back to Britain.

                    Not safe to live in a country that's rapidly sliding into fascism, especially if you're a foreigner who has a history of mocking government and exposing injustice.
                    Randahl FinkR This user is from outside of this forum
                    Randahl FinkR This user is from outside of this forum
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                    #11

                    @hans you are thinking of John Oliver. Stephen Colbert was born in Washington D.C.

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                    • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

                      Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

                      It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

                      I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

                      In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

                      William HamiltonB This user is from outside of this forum
                      William HamiltonB This user is from outside of this forum
                      William Hamilton
                      wrote last edited by
                      #12

                      @randahl Hey, if Colbert wanted to come up this way and reboot *Ninety Minutes Live* on the CBC, I could foresee the twisting of *many* rubber arms.

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                      • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

                        Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

                        It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

                        I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

                        In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

                        βš‘πŸ‰OverlordTomalaπŸ‰βš‘O This user is from outside of this forum
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                        @randahl

                        With his talent I'm certain he'll have no problems exiting See B S.

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                        • William HamiltonB William Hamilton

                          @randahl Hey, if Colbert wanted to come up this way and reboot *Ninety Minutes Live* on the CBC, I could foresee the twisting of *many* rubber arms.

                          Randahl FinkR This user is from outside of this forum
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                          @Beltliner403 and he would be on the safe side of the border.

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                          • Randahl FinkR Randahl Fink

                            Every time I watch Stephen Colbert, I think of May 21, 2026, where his last show airs from The Ed Sullivan Theater in NY.

                            It ends, not because he has bad ratings, but β€” I believe β€” because CBS does not have the courage to continue to speak truth to power.

                            I hope with all my heart, that Stephen Colbert finds a different path, where he can continue informing the public in the unique and entertaining way he masters so well.

                            In this decisive moment in history, we need all hands on deck.

                            epiloniousE This user is from outside of this forum
                            epiloniousE This user is from outside of this forum
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                            @randahl I feel like what he wants is for a different network to take on the show, but he'll ask for them to try and negotiate for as much of the crew/location/pay-scales to stay the same as possible, and he needs to wait for the contract to end and, likely as not, ratings of similar things to tank and create a void making him look like a diamond in the rough easy for picking.

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                            • epiloniousE epilonious

                              @randahl I feel like what he wants is for a different network to take on the show, but he'll ask for them to try and negotiate for as much of the crew/location/pay-scales to stay the same as possible, and he needs to wait for the contract to end and, likely as not, ratings of similar things to tank and create a void making him look like a diamond in the rough easy for picking.

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                              @randahl My fear is that he goes the Podcast/Roaming-Show route like a bunch of conservatives (rhymes with Trucker Barrel-tonne) have done... which is an option if the crew you were working with was shared with a lot of other people or were more dedicated to the company than the host... and Colbert and his show seem very... not that.

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