When it was announced in 2014 that Stephen Colbert would succeed David Letterman as host of the CBS “Late Show,” reaction was mixed. Letterman, who retired after helming the talk show for 22 years, had a loyal audience. At that point, Colbert was best known for playing a satirical version of himself on Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report.”

This week Stephen Colbert announced that CBS is canceling his late-night show, days after he spoke out against the network’s owner for settling a lawsuit with President Trump for $16 million — a lawsuit it probably would have won.

David Letterman blasts CBS as "gutless" for canceling The Late Show, but hints at a bright future for Stephen Colbert in an unexpected twist.

Jena Friedman, who got her start writing for “The Late Show,” reacts to Colbert’s firing and shares her harrowing experience crossing the border back into the United States.

JS: I sometimes worry watching late-night humorists like Stephen Colbert or John Oliver (who frequently skewer right-wing politicians) negatively impacts my views of political conservatives. But I find watching those shows relieves my stress over our current political divide. Is there research around how humor relieves stress?

Democrats and their legacy media allies were quick to blame President Donald Trump for Stephen Colbert getting canceled. But Colbert only has himself to blame.

Michael Reagan criticizes Stephen Colbert and CBS, blaming Colbert’s political humor and high costs for the decline of “The Late Show” and late-night TV, contrasting it with past hosts’ broader appeal.

America says adieu to Stephen Colbert -- the character, that is -- before we have a chance to get to know the man who shares his name. IE 11 is not supported.

Political Humor Has Long and Storied History. Published Sep 10, 2008 at 8:00 PM EDT Updated Oct 14, 2010 at 5:35 PM EDT. ... "I think especially because Stephen [Colbert] ...