The ratings for Byron Allen‘s Comics Unleashed debut in its new time slot might have been lackluster, but CBS isn’t concerned because the network claims the show will generate them $15 million in profit.
Allen’s long-running comedy panel show officially replaced Stephen Colbert‘s The Late Show last Friday (May 22) as part of a new “time buy” deal with CBS. The network canceled The Late Show for “financial” reasons last July, claiming the show lost $40 million annually.
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