The Stage · 2026-04-06 17:27:02 · Variety
CBS is fundamentally changing its late-night strategy, opting to sell its flagship 11:35 p.m. timeslot rather than produce a new in-house show. With Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' ending its run in May, the network has sealed a deal with media mogul Byron Allen to lease the entire post-local news hour. This arrangem...
The Network · 2026-04-13 13:22:48 · Seeking Alpha
Nexstar Media Group is making a significant programming pivot, moving to replace local network news broadcasts with content from its national cable channel, NewsNation. This strategic shift, reported by Bloomberg, signals a potential reallocation of resources and a new focus on centralized, national news production ove...
The Stage · 2026-04-15 22:22:27 · Deadline
George Cheeks, the Paramount executive who oversaw the cancellation of CBS's long-running 'The Late Show,' has outlined a two-phase strategy for the network's late-night future. The immediate plan involves a time-buy agreement with Byron Allen's 'Comics Unleashed,' a cost-effective move that replaces the expensive in-h...