Byron Allen Takes Over Late Night with Comedy Block

0:00It's April 6th. This is US News today, driven by AI tracking America in real time. CBS is shaking up its late night lineup big time. Stephen Colbert's late show wraps up on May 21st after 11 strong years, and starting the next night, Byron Allen takes over with a 2-hour comedy block. Comics unleashed with Byron Allen slides right into the 11.35pm slot, running back-to-back half-hour episodes until 12. 47am, right after that funny you should ask kicks in from 12.37 to 137am, both streaming live on Paramount Plus. Colbert dominated ratings with his sharp political satire, celeb chats, and cultural bites, carrying on the legacy from David Letterman's era. This switch ditches the classic talk show vibe for straight-up comedy panels and games. Both shows come from Allen Media Group, where Comics Unleashed has been dropping last for 20 years on comedian panels riffing on hot topics, and funny you should ask mixes

1:02trivia with Celeb Humor since 2017. Expect more punchlines than monologues from here on out, as CBS bets heavy on Allen's crew to keep viewers tuned in late.