CBS was in need of a replacement after controversially cancelling “The Late Show” hosted by Stephen Colbert, and found a longstanding media name to fill the gap: Byron Allen, a billionaire industry mainstay whose “Comics Unleashed” panel comedy show is now running in place of “The Late Show.” Unlike Colbert, Allen, who began his career in standup, has vowed to shy away from political humor.Comedy roots
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