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In reply to the discussion: So Stephen Colbert joins the ranks [View all]Fiendish Thingy
(20,186 posts)32. I'm talking about the Matlock reboot with Kathy Bates
Its in the top five rated network shows and nominated for a bunch of Emmys.
Why would they quickly cave on 60 minutes, completely destroying the integrity of a 60 year old top rated, money making journalistic institution, but resist any demands on Colbert?
It seems more likely they were coming up to the contractual deadline (one full season in advance) to notify Colbert of cancellation without having to buy out his contract.
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I hope NBC doesn't cave - my guess would be Kimmel or O'Donnell. What a world we live in these days.
walkingman
Jul 18
#1
Do you believe Colbert's cancellation was demanded by Trump as part of his settlement with CBS?
Fiendish Thingy
Jul 18
#18
Because they need ten months to figure out what the hell to do with that slot,who to get,
Bengus81
Jul 18
#22
The bar for re-running a series has been 100 shows for years,that show has 19 in the can.
Bengus81
Jul 18
#42
"I just find it interesting that several critics of Trump and his administration...have been fired!"
Wiz Imp
Jul 18
#40
Have a cite? (Kiddin') "end of season cancellation" could have been negotiated. I have no cite either.
Dave says
Jul 18
#65
Thank you. I had assumed the person I asked knew, because they seem REALLY excited about the ratings.
BannonsLiver
Jul 18
#74
Conservative "humor" basically making fun of people. Punching down they think.
underpants
Jul 18
#60
Not true, Colbert is top rated in the 11:30 pm eastern time slot - I provided a cite earlier
Dave says
Jul 18
#67
You have to be kidding. Colbert was losing to Gutfeld? Seriously? Ouch! That's pathetic.
Wiz Imp
Jul 18
#27
Wow. That's a sad statement about this country. Gutfeld may be the least funny "comedian" in history.
Wiz Imp
Jul 18
#35
Yes, in part because there are many more people watching TV period while it is airing than the number of people
Wiz Imp
Jul 18
#63
And it matters that it's conservative. Gutfeld would splinter more if there were other comedy talk shows on TV.
RoeVWade
Jul 18
#54
I don't watch television, so I'm unsure, but isn't that Gut guy in a different time slot?
Dave says
Jul 18
#66