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Late Night Finger Pointing

[Blind Gossip] Behind the scenes of this network, there’s chaos over two late night hosts!

Both of the shows are under performing compared to the competition [in their own time slots]. It’s causing a lot of anxiety and finger pointing. It’s the host’s fault! It’s the writer’s fault! It’s the producer’s fault!

The thing that’s making this even worse? The two hosts are now being pitted against each other!

There’s lots of chatter about [the two hosts] switching time slots. This makes no sense. If you can’t even win in your own time slot, how are you going to win in a time slot that’s even more competitive? The staff people from the two shows aren’t even speaking to each other because it’s now turned into an internal fight and everybody’s protecting their turf.

Maybe the two hosts could have a dance off? Or a sing off?

Similar: Wake Up Call

Hosts:

[Optional] You’re a network executive. What would you do with the two hosts/shows?

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  1. stinkerbell says

    The Late Show (Stephen Colbert) and The Late Late Show (James Corden). No, leave them. Nothing’s going to change.

    • stanton says

      Corden gets more promotion on CBS than Colbert does. Colbert has the weird persona he created at Comedy Central that he can’t shake. Corden however would do only “Slightly better” than Colbert.

      Colbert has not created any buzz that Corden has, How many You Tube Clips and Viral Videos has Colbert created compared to Corden?

  3. trow125 says

    Colbert and Corden.
    I think CBS sent a signal that they are firmly behind Colbert by tapping him to host the Emmys this year instead of Corden, who has successfully hosted other big awards shows.

    • buddypal says

      I believe James Corden is hosting the Grammys this year too tho! So it seems like cbs is behind both.

  4. bigmomma01 says

    James Corden and Stephan Colbert.

    Personally I ‘d like to see them change time slots, I’d rather watch Corden, but I can’t always stay awake that long!

    • Nataliexyz says

      They can prop up Colbert for as long as they want, but he’s not working because he alienated half his audience from the get-go and it will be near impossible to win that audience back. Also, his character was well known and beloved on Comedy Central. He should have stuck with what he knew and what was working. No one seems to like Colbert the real, unfunny person. He should have stuck with Colbert the funny character.

    • NoseyNana2008 says

      Stephen Colbert could have stayed at Comedy Central, if you ask me. At least James Corden has the car karaoke thing.

  7. KCeagle says

    Stephen Colbert
    James Corden

    I’d fire Colbert and Corden and bring in new talent to fill their underwhelming shoes. Someone younger and relatable with sharp comic wit and interview skills.
    Or maybe try a new to shake things up further with someone OTHER than white guys. Women, POC?

  11. cheezhead says

    Stephen Colbert
    James corden
    Get rid of Colbert. Go back to Comedy Central. Make cordon’s show an hour and a half. Have the last half hour the karaoke stuff. How about with regular people for a change

  13. mar1ey says

    Jimmy Fallon and Seth Meyers.

    Maybe switching them isn’t such a bad idea. Seth does more talking, and Jimmy does more skits and oddball things, the way Letterman used to do on NBC.

  14. Realistic says

    Stephen Colbert and James Corden
    I thought James’ show was somewhat popular because of Carpool Karaoke. Didn’t realize it was doing bad in the ratings.

  15. realityhooked says

    Jimmy fallon
    Seth Meyers
    Thing is if Fallon is moved against James Corden he would be decimated

  17. realityhooked says

    Just have to say Fallon interview ing skills are none existent besides his gushing over guest he brings up subjects then tell his stories with his i i i i i I you don’t get to learn anything about guests and most of those games are ridiculous don’t get why anyone would agree to crack a raw egg over their head

  18. buddypal says

    Hosts: Stephen Colbert and James Corden?

    Optional: If the shows are really doing that bad, then I would say change content, writers and maybe the format. Both Stephen and James are talented hosts, so there’s no point in changing them . I mean, if there was someone out there that could make a better host, it might be worth replacing, but I can’t think of anyone.

  19. copssister says

    Hosts: James Corden & Stephen Colbert

    [Optional] You’re a network executive. What would you do with the two hosts/shows? Corden is hot right now with the Carpool Kareoke……hard to argue against him having the earlier time slot.

  22. Zap The Sheep says

    Colbert and Corden.

    I was not a fan of Colbert on Comedy Central. And, continuing his character on CBS as a host is the antithesis of what that show is supposed to be. Corden is not funny in the slightest. I understand that his car karaoke is a net hit, but that doesn’t equate to a successful TV show. CBS screwed the pooch not giving Craig Ferguson the show after Letterman left. I didn’t watch Letterman, but I watched Ferguson all the time. They should fire the lot and start over.

    • MrFahrenheit says

      Completely agree. I’d give Colbert’s slot to Craig Ferguson and Corden’s spot to Norm Macdonald.

  26. bubbasbbq says

    I bet this is Corden and Colbert.

    What would I do? Give them one quarter to right the ships, no excuses, no finger pointing, no middle school drama allowed and if things don’t improve, Fire them both.

  27. icantquityoularry says

    I hope this isnt late late show. James Corden is such a lovely caring guy. He’s the actual best.

  28. Delightful says

    Stephen Colbert and James Corden. I miss David Letterman. I don’t even watch those shows anymore, it’s all fluff.

  29. 20kim17 says

    Steve and james cordon

    Get rid of steve bc he sucks. He was better on comedy central. Give Cordon the new time slot or a better intro show for Cordon

  31. amagod121 says

    Conan O’Brien and ??
    Stephen Colbert and ??
    Trevor Noah and ??

    I can’t get the second host as all three of the above people seem to have popular hosts at other times.

  32. bertwheeler says

    Colbert and Corden.

    Admit that late night talk has changed, and nobody’s going to get the numbers that Carson pulled in the 20th century. There are just too many choices to do that anymore. Although I get why Corden seems more 11:30-friendly, since he’s closer to Fallon’s goofiness than Colbert is.

  33. crazycatlady says

    Hosts: Stephen Colbert and James Corden

    You’re a network executive. What would you do with the two hosts/shows?

    I like Colbert, but his show is boring. I’d replace both hosts.

  34. I Am PunkA says

    Colbert and Corden.

    Sorry, Corden, I do not see a Brit winning he Late Night wars. But have done ok with the Late Late night slots.

    And Colbert was a bad fit from the beginning. He was all schtick, and then had to change it, so lost is edge from Day 1.

  36. dynamodavid says

    Hosts: Stephen Colbert and James Corden

    You’re a network executive. What would you do with the two hosts/shows?

    I’d tell both to RELAX! The competition is going to implode on themselves and they will come out on top.
    Obviously, James wants Stephen’s spot. And, Colbert has been trying to entertain with his hands tied. I’d let Stephen do what Stephen does best and run with it.

    • Heathersmist says

      Agreed. Always loved Colbert, very intellectually comedic…loved the way he made me think, want to know more and laugh about serious issues, even myself at times! Which doesn’t always go over well with many. Late night, when allowed…not so much at all, most just want empty entertainment.

  40. Frantastic74 says

    Cant be kimmel. So james courdry and dude from the late show from commedy central. I think kimmel is beating fallon. Kimmel has the best humor and writers. Fallon has some fun games but kimmel is just the funniest. The thursday ftc skits are the best

  43. barb8571 says

    James Cordon and Stephen Colbert. Fallon must be the top in his time slot. Kimmel probably 2nd.

  45. irishlass28 says

    The only reason I don’t watch Corden more is because he’s on too late. I would watch him over Jimmy Fallon any day. Move or cancel Colbert’s show.

  46. dallitude says

    I think that would be. A great idea. I love James Corden! And can’t stay up that late to watch him. Can’t stand Stephen Colbert though. Unfunny failure imho

  47. Tpau1970 says

    Colbert

    Corden

    I don’t like Stephen Colbert at all . I love love love James Corden . I’ve loved James for awhile now . Since he was on Doctor Who for a couple of episodes.

    But I’d rather have Craig Ferguson and Geoff !! I loved that show !!

  48. prinny says

    Corden/Colbert.

    Bring back CoCo and Triumph. Oh my God, did you see Triumph at the Inauguration? My God, was hilarious!!

  49. NoseyNana2008 says

    There will never be another Johnny Carson, that’s all there is to it. He could tell political jokes about both parties without revealing his preference. Now it’s obvious, which I could deal with, but it gets so hateful. Not funny, just hateful. All the current female comedians humor derives from hate – Chelsea Handler, Amy Shummer, Kathy Griffin, etc..just very sad.

  50. GretaGuesses says

    Corden & Colbert

    I don’t really care for any of the late night hosts. Fallon has such immature, middle school style of humor, and just isn’t funny to me. Colbert is not that entertaining when playing himself, and he has an undercurrent of hate that I can feel. Corden is okay, better than Fallon and Colbert for sure. I kinda like Jimmy Kimmel. I liked Craig Ferguson. Not impressed much with Seth Meyers. Seems nobody can do good interviews anymore. Greg Gutfeld would be good on late night.