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Colbert launches YouTube channel less than a week after late-night show ends
Channel quietly debuts over weekend with Only in Monroe video days after Thursday’s final Late Show episode
TL;DR
- Stephen Colbert debuted a new YouTube channel with a video titled "Only In Monroe --- May 22, 2026," featuring him on Monroe Community Media.
- The appearance occurred just days after the final episode of "The Late Show" aired.
- The video's launch coincided with controversy related to Paramount's acquisition and a past lawsuit involving Donald Trump.
- CBS issued copyright notices for unauthorized reposts of the "Only In Monroe" footage, sparking online criticism.
- CBS later reversed its copyright enforcement, stating the episode was produced by CBS Studios and posted in collaboration.
- The company emphasized that sending copyright notices for unauthorized content is standard practice.