It appears that there’s a sentiment circulating, particularly among some who follow political commentary and late-night television, suggesting that more hosts of late-night shows might be on their way out following commentary around Stephen Colbert. The idea is being framed as a prediction, with the departing hosts being described as untalented, not funny, and poorly rated, implying a sort of widespread weakness in the current late-night landscape.
There’s a strong feeling that this kind of focus from a prominent political figure on entertainers, rather than on pressing national issues, is rather telling. The argument is made that when the leader of a country seems more concerned with comedians making jokes about him and the perceived success or failure of their shows, it highlights a peculiar set of priorities.… Continue reading
Trump Predicts More Late Night Hosts Will Depart After Colbert Exit
It appears that there’s a sentiment circulating, particularly among some who follow political commentary and late-night television, suggesting that more hosts of late-night shows might be on their way out following commentary around Stephen Colbert. The idea is being framed as a prediction, with the departing hosts being described as untalented, not funny, and poorly rated, implying a sort of widespread weakness in the current late-night landscape.
There’s a strong feeling that this kind of focus from a prominent political figure on entertainers, rather than on pressing national issues, is rather telling. The argument is made that when the leader of a country seems more concerned with comedians making jokes about him and the perceived success or failure of their shows, it highlights a peculiar set of priorities.… Continue reading