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TV Tattle

By dumping Stephen Colbert, “CBS is assenting to its own diminishment” / When will Tina Fey replace Lorne Michaels? / The Roast of Kevin Hart’s virality signals the end of TV roasts

PLUS: Bari Weiss’ mandate at CBS News — “and, eventually, CNN” — may be diminished to give her less control over 60 Minutes, CBS Mornings and CBS Evening News.

Norman Weiss
May 19, 2026
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By dumping Stephen Colbert, “CBS is assenting to its own diminishment”
CBS is showing the door to a valuable asset, says Bill Carter, The Late Shift author who has documented late-night for decades. “…

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