"CBS late-night program 'Comics Unleashed' resumes broadcasting after cancellation of 'Midnight'"
After a brief stint on CBS in 2023, the popular comedy talk show 'Comics Unleashed' is set to make a comeback on the network. Created and hosted by media mogul Byron Allen, the show will air in the late-night slot, starting from September 22, 2025, at 12:37 a.m.
Originally premiering in 2006, 'Comics Unleashed' has been a platform for over 550 comedians, showcasing the likes of Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, and Chelsea Handler. The show's unique format features a half-hour comedy talk show with stand-up comedians performing in a panel discussion setting.
The return of 'Comics Unleashed' comes after CBS decided to cancel its previous late-night comedy talk show, 'After Midnight'. The new season will air as two back-to-back half-hour episodes, though the long-term format has yet to be fully detailed.
Byron Allen, the founder of Allen Media Group, expressed his excitement about the show's return, stating that 'Comics Unleashed' is a passion project because the world can never have enough laughter. The show will be available for live streaming on Paramount+, making it accessible to a wider audience.
'Comics Unleashed' has aired on 14 different CBS-owned stations, including WCBS in New York, WBBM in Chicago, and KCBS in Los Angeles. The program will air following 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS.
In the past, CBS has filled the 12:30 a.m. hour with various programs led by Tom Snyder, Craig Kilborn, Craig Ferguson, and James Corden. However, with the return of 'Comics Unleashed', CBS no longer plans to air an original concept in this slot.
Allen Media Group produces 'Comics Unleashed', and the show has aired since its premiere in September 2006. It is executive produced by Byron Allen, Carolyn Folks, and Jennifer Lucas. The show is known for its early TV appearances by comedians such as Nate Bargatze and Iliza Schlesinger before they became more broadly known.
As 'Comics Unleashed' gears up for its return, audiences can look forward to a continuous dose of laughter from some of the best comedians in the industry."
'Comics Unleashed', originally premiering in 2006 and showcasing comedians like Kevin Hart, Tiffany Haddish, and Chelsea Handler, will make a comeback on CBS in 2025, serving as a continuous source of laughter for audiences. The show, known for its unique panel discussion format, will replace the cancelled 'After Midnight' in the late-night slot and will be accessible to a wider audience through live streaming on Paramount+.
