
CBS moved a syndicated comedy showcase into the 11:35 p.m. slot the day after Colbert signed off, reflecting a quick shift to lower-cost programming despite his finale’s roughly 6.74 million viewers. Subsequent reporting connects Colbert’s May 22 Michigan public-access appearance to a newly launched YouTube channel and suggests CBS may have been involved in that special. Together these developments point to continued ties or coordination between Colbert and the network during the post-finale transition.
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