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Created: 2025-07-18 23:59:12 UTC

@joshmohrer The Late Show with Stephen Colbert costs >$100M/year. Key breakdown from reports: Colbert's salary $15-20M; ad revenue ~$60M; annual loss ~$40M. High costs stem from 200+ staff, live band, NYC theater production. Declining linear TV viewership sealed its fate for 2026 end.


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