CBS’ “Late Show” is staying put.
The late-night talk show will remain in New York and continue broadcasting from the Ed Sullivan Theater when Stephen Colbert takes over as host after David Letterman retires next year, the network announced Wednesday.
“We’re thrilled to continue broadcasting CBS’ ‘Late Show’ from New York and call the Ed Sullivan Theater its home,” said CBS Corp. president and CEO Leslie Moonves. “David Letterman has graced this hall and city with comedy and entertainment that defined a generation. When Dave decides to pass the baton next year, we look forward to welcoming Stephen Colbert, one of the most innovative and respected forces on TV, to this storied television theater.”
While many cities, including LA, had tried to woo the program, the Colbert-hosted version was expected to remain in New York at the Ed Sullivan Theater, which CBS owns. The decision keeps ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” as the only LA-based 11:35 p.m. talk show (NBC’s “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” also films in New York).
CBS has yet to make a decision on the future of its 12:35 a.m. “Late Late Show,” which host Craig Ferguson departs at the end of the year. That show is currently broadcast from LA.