David Letterman criticises Ellison family over The Late Show cancellation
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Updated · The New York Times · May 5
David Letterman criticises Ellison family over The Late Show cancellation
13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · May 5
In a New York Times interview, the show's original host said he first reacted with disbelief and asked what the new Paramount Global owners had done to Stephen Colbert.
Letterman said CBS may be right that finances drove the decision, citing streaming and digital disruption, but questioned the lack of humanity toward Colbert, viewers and staff.
He said time had distanced him from ownership of the franchise, yet he remained ready to direct outrage at management over the end of CBS's long-running 11:30pm programme.
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