Jeff Shell Discusses CBS Programming Changes
Paramount President Jeff Shell explains CBS's 10 PM programming strategy and the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's late night show.
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Jeff Shell works as President of Paramount. He thinks CBS shows at 10 PM are doing well. These drama shows work good on regular TV and streaming.
Shows like Blue Bloods ran for 14 years and new show Elsbeth are successful. But Shell decided to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May 2026. The problem is that 80% of people now watch late night shows on YouTube instead of TV.
YouTube only pays very little money compared to TV advertising. This makes late night shows lose money and not profitable anymore.
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