- George Cheeks talks about the future of CBS late-night.
- ‘Comics Unleashed’ is filling the gap for now.
- The network is still looking for new ideas.
We just saw George Cheeks opening up about the late-night void at CBS. It has been a year since James Corden left the building. Since then, the 12:30 AM slot has looked a bit different. Right now, they are running ‘Comics Unleashed.’ It’s a time buy, not a permanent fix.
George knows this world well. He used to manage the late-night shows over at NBC. He understands the rhythm of the night. But CBS chose to try something new. They wanted to save some money. Still, George says they are not done yet. They are still developing new things. Interesting.
The current vibe of late-night TV feels a bit muted. Usually, we see bright neon signs and shiny blue sets. Now, it feels like a blank canvas. It’s waiting for a fresh splash of paint. We love a good aesthetic shift. But this one feels like a placeholder. It lacks that spark.
Speaking of things that need a spark, we just read this review of Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil. It shows how too much experimentation can actually hurt a project. CBS should be careful. They need to find the right balance between new and classic.
While CBS waits, other networks are moving fast. For example, NBC is airing a pilot of M.I.A. very soon. They are keeping their schedule busy. Some people are even up early watching Mark Wahlberg do his 4 A.M. workout. We prefer to stay up late and watch a good talk show.
Our Take
We miss the old energy. Late-night TV is a classic American tradition. It’s like a warm cup of cocoa before bed. Seeing a clip show instead of a host feels a bit cold. We hope George Cheeks finds a new star soon. A show with bold colors and a loud personality. That is what the 12:30 AM slot really needs. Don’t let the art of the talk show fade away!
