Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access show after final Late Show episode, CBS backs down from copyright action
Stephen Colbert guest-hosted the Monroe, Michigan public access show 'Only in Monroe' the day after his final episode of CBS's 'The Late Show.' The episode featured Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, and Eminem. CBS initially sent copyright notices to unauthorized reposts but later backed down, allowing distribution on three approved YouTube channels.
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NPR and Mother Jones frame the story as Colbert's joyful escape and CBS backing down, while Breitbart, Washington Times, and NY Post focus on the surprise appearance and jabs at CBS, with less emphasis on the copyright dispute.
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“Stephen Colbert Escaped Late Night and Immediately Started Having Fun”MJ Mother Jones LEFT
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“Stephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Public Access Show on First Day After 'Late Show' Cancellation”B Breitbart RIGHT
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NPRNPR After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action 39d ago MJMother Jones Stephen Colbert Escaped Late Night and Immediately Started Having Fun 41d ago RIGHT3
BBreitbart Stephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Public Access Show on First Day After 'Late Show' Cancellation 40d ago WTWashington Times Stephen Colbert is back on TV on community access in Michigan along with rocker Jack White 41d ago NYPNY Post Stephen Colbert takes jab at CBS, Paramount with surprise TV return — 1 day after final 'Late Show' episode 39d ago Tracked claims from across the political spectrum
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