entertainment
Stephen Colbert’s Late Show replacement is a depressing sign of the times
After the politically incisive late-night host said his final goodnight last week, Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed offered a grim look at where TV is heading
TL;DR
- "Comics Unleashed" replaced Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" in its time slot.
- The show is described as having no writers, comic sensibility, or point of view, functioning as an infomercial.
- It features canned applause and relies on guests delivering pre-agreed standup material.
- The show's production values and format are criticized as superficial and unoriginal.
- CBS's ratings have significantly declined since "Comics Unleashed" began airing.
- The article suggests the show is a product of late-stage capitalism, prioritizing affirmation over genuine entertainment.