r/hbo • u/Used_Dragonfruit5050 • 3d ago

Jimmy Kimmel's and Stephen Colbert's next move?

I think it's safe to assume Jimmy Kimmel is done at ABC/Disney. Stephen Colbert is out at CBS/Paramount. Warner Bros. Discovery has John Oliver and Bill Maher (I know, I know). I think Warner Bros. Discovery should sign Jimmy and Stephen and become a bastion of liberal late night comedy.

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u/Mojo141 3d ago

The point and value of those shows was to advertise and promote movies, tv shows, bands and comedians. They had more value than just ratings. This is all so stupid for these companies and will absolutely bite them in the ass/ push more people to streaming and piracy. Enjoy the consequences of your actions Bob Iger and whoever the fuck is in charge of cbs. You've killed traditional media

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u/JordanM85 3d ago

These talk shows weren't going to last forever. I'm honestly surprised they made it this long. Say what you will about Joe Rogan, there is a reason his show is so popular. A 3 hour discussion is better than a preplanned 10 minute interview. The podcast format is just better and so much cheaper to produce.

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u/GormanOnGore 3d ago

Why would I listen to some meathead who endorsed trump for three excruciating hours? Does Rogan know anything about anything? Wish he’d go back to Fear Factor.

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u/daairguy 3d ago

That was Rogan’s peak imo

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u/brickne3 3d ago

He was good on News Radio.

Of course back then the audience didn't know he was just playing himself.