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CBS says decision to cancel ‘The Late Show’ was ‘purely financial’
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2:11Now PlayingStephen Colbert shocked his audience and late night fans, announcing CBS had decided to cancel his long-running show. “The Late Show” is the most-watched late night talk show on television, but it is expensive to produce and has faced declining ratings. Colbert has also been openly critical of President Trump, leading some to question whether the cancellation was politically motivated. NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports.
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