Byron Allen Takes Late-Night TV: New Comedy Block Debuts

0:00On April 8, CBS is shaking up late-night TV by ditching the late show with Stephen Colbert for a two-hour block led by Byron Allen kicking off May. Twenty-second, the new lineup features Comics Unleashed, hosted by Alan himself, followed by Funny You Should Ask, from Alan Media Group. Alan is straight up buying that prime time slot and handling all the ad sales within the block, marking a big pivot away from the classic talk show Vibe. This move comes after CBS announced last July that Colbert's show would rap due to slim profits, ending a long run of traditional late-night formats that just weren't paying off anymore. Comics Unleashed packs quick stand-up bits with an interview segment, while Funny You Should Ask brings trivia fun, hosted by John Kelly, aiming to, keep viewers laughing in a fresh way. Colbert's final episode drops May 21, closing the book on his era as CBS bets on this new comedy combo to light up the night.

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