Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Successor: ‘I’m Not Trying to Replace Him’

Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed started on CBS on May 22. It took over the time slot of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Allen launched Comics Unleashed in 2006. He says his show is different and does not want Colbert’s audience. He promised that there will be "no politics" on his show.

Allen is not worried about how people will respond to his show. He thinks Comics Unleashed has its own fans. He wants to entertain late-night viewers in a new way.

He said, "Not everyone’s going to love me." He does not want to be racist or sexist. Some people think that The Late Show ended for money reasons and due to its political jokes.

Allen stated he has not discussed any rules about what to say with CBS. He has already made episodes and feels free to create his comedy. He aims to bring people together through laughter without discussing politics.

How much do you know?

When did Byron Allen's Comics Unleashed start on CBS?

May 22

June 15

April 30

March 1

What show did Comics Unleashed take over the time slot from?

The Tonight Show

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The Daily Show

What year did Byron Allen launch Comics Unleashed?

2004

2006

2008

2010

What does Byron Allen promise will not be featured on his show?

Politics

Celebrity gossip

Sketch comedy

Stand-up routines

How does Byron Allen feel about the audience response to his show?

Worried

Indifferent

Excited

Supportive

What does Byron Allen aim to achieve with his comedy?

Financial success

Political commentary

Bringing people together through laughter

Celebrity interviews

Byron Allen wants to entertain The Late Show audience.

True False

Byron Allen believes Comics Unleashed will have its own fans.

True False

Some people think The Late Show ended for political reasons.

True False

Byron Allen has discussed rules with CBS regarding what to say on his show.

True False

Comics Unleashed is a political comedy show.

True False

Byron Allen considers himself to be racist or sexist.

True False

Comics Unleashed started on CBS on May 22,

Byron Allen launched in 2006.

He aims to bring people together through laughter without discussing

Allen feels free to create his comedy and has already made episodes.

Not everyone's going to love

Some people believe The Late Show ended for money reasons and due to its jokes.

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