Good morning America It may have lost Janai Norman this week, but another seismic shift in late-night television is underway at CBS.
After the cancellation of The last show with Stephen Colbertthe network has announced that Byron Allen Comics Unleashed will move to the coveted 11:35 pm time slot starting May 22.
Colbert’s final episode airs May 21, ending a decade that helped define CBS’ late-night identity.
The following night, viewers will be greeted by Allen’s stand-up comedy, which has been quietly broadcast at 12:35 a.m. for years.
CBS is doubling down on Allen’s brand of comedy, combining Comics Unleashed with its game show. Funny you should ask to create a two-hour laughter block.
Allen, who launched Comics Unleashed two decades ago, said the move fulfills its original mission.
“I created and launched Comics Unleashed 20 years ago so that my fellow comedians could have a platform to do what we all love: make people laugh,” he explained.
“I really appreciate CBS’ confidence in me in choosing our two-hour comedy block…because the world will never laugh enough.”
The announcement came as fans continue to mourn the end of Colbert’s tenure.
CBS revealed cancellation plans for the first time The late show in July 2025, closing the curtain on a franchise that has lasted 33 years.
Colbert, however, won’t be disappearing from the spotlight.
The 61-year-old presenter is already collaborating with director Peter Jackson on a new the lord of the rings film, developing a script based on chapters from the first book that never made it to the cinema.
