There are problems with late night network TV as a business -- it has lost most of its audience about twice in the last decade, it has struggled to hold its audience in between the really bad years, and only a very small fraction of the audience it retains is in the born 1985 or later demographic cohort that advertisers want to reach. The high-priced talent it has not let go is still a losing proposition. Whoever is planning on leading the new organization after the merger probably suggested that the pre-merger management should take the black eye of firing Colbert with them when they ride off into the sunset. Of course, Trump will figure that he got his way because he is so clever, but the network managers are probably tickled pink that Trump gave them an excuse for doing what they already saw as no-brainer cost cutting.
mensetmanusman · 2h ago
He will make more money rejoining Stewart as his original character.
ramesh31 · 1h ago
Him and Stewart both called it quits just before the streaming era really kicked off. Oliver proved out that a weekly show can work, and I'd be surprised if he doesn't go that route.
The title I submitted is exactly the one from the article, shortened to meet HN's limitations. I challenge you to explain how changing the word "cancellation" to "cancelled" is altering the meaning of the title.
Also, the article you linked is about the cancellation, not the merger approval that just happened today after what many see as actions to placate and/or bribe the government.
.. but the title edit doesn't help
Also, the article you linked is about the cancellation, not the merger approval that just happened today after what many see as actions to placate and/or bribe the government.
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