CBS Shakes Up Late Night: Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed Takes Over

0:00CVS is shaking up late night TV, big time. They're pulling the plug on the late show with Stephen Colbert after more than a decade wrapping it up on May 21, 2026. Starting the next night, Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed takes the 11.35pm slide. The network announced this back in July and now details are clear. Comics Unleashed will lead into Allen's other show, the comedy game Funny You Should Ask at 12.35am. It's a full two hour comedy block replacing Colbert's spot. Fans and critics are buzzing with theories. Some say CVS and parent company Paramount are doing this to cozy up to President Donald Trump, hoping to smooth the way for their merger with Skydance, media, late nights have been a battleground for politics lately. Comics Unleashed isn't new to late nights. It's aired in that slot this season and during the 2023 strikes, hosted by Allen himself, he features top comedians sharing stories and jokes for big laughs. Allen couldn't be happier, calling it a win for comedy after launching the show 20 years

1:03ago. This shift signals fresh vibes in late night, leaning harder into standup over monologues as networks chase that merger finish line. That's your update from Dallas News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with The Story.