Since then, Colbert has been ripping into Donald Trump with renewed relish, often while also flaying CBS and its parent company, Paramount. By doubling down on attacking his most powerful enemy, at a time when network execs are facing such intense scrutiny for what many believe was a politically motivated firing,

Fans protesting the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Thursday appeared to be unaware that the network

"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" (left) and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (right) Photo illustration by Salon / Bettmann / / Scott Kowalchyk / CBS Once upon a time there was a satirical comedy show that aired on CBS.