USA Today calls Stephen Colbert, America's least funny comedian, a 'gallant comic avenger'
USA Today published a farewell piece praising Stephen Colbert as a 'gallant comic avenger' and a skilled interviewer. The article highlights Colbert's ability to find humor in various topics, despite criticism of his political commentary. Colbert's show, 'The Late Show,' reportedly lost CBS around $40 million annually before its cancellation.
- ▪USA Today referred to Stephen Colbert as a 'gallant comic avenger' in a farewell article.
- ▪Colbert's show was losing CBS approximately $40 million per year before its cancellation.
- ▪Critics have described Colbert's political commentary as predictable and lacking in quality.
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OutKick-Analysis USA Today calls Stephen Colbert, America's least funny comedian, a 'gallant comic avenger' A USA Today farewell piece praised Colbert as a 'gallant comic avenger' and 'consummate interviewer' By Ian Miller OutKick Published May 20, 2026 6:10am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Gutfeld: It’s kind of like ‘The View’ with less testosterone ‘The Five’ critiques a segment by Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, John Oliver and Stephen Colbert that was aired on CBS. After innumerable tortuous years of dismal, predictable, political commentary, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is finally being put out of its misery.
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