CBS backs off effort to stop sharing of Colbert’s surprise ‘Only in Monroe’ segment amid backlash
CBS has decided to stop issuing copyright takedown notices for Stephen Colbert's appearance on 'Only in Monroe' after facing backlash. The network's initial actions were criticized as an attempt to suppress the episode's sharing on social media. CBS stated that it would review its practices regarding copyright enforcement in this case.
- ▪CBS issued copyright notices for Stephen Colbert's surprise appearance on 'Only in Monroe' but will halt further notices pending review.
- ▪The decision followed online criticism after people received takedown notices for trying to share the episode.
- ▪Colbert's appearance on 'Only in Monroe' was financed and produced by CBS Studios and was posted on his YouTube channel.
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- ▪ CBS halts crackdown on Colbert ‘Only in Monroe’ uploads after backlash — New York Post
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Pop Culture NewsCBS backs off effort to stop sharing of Colbert’s surprise ‘Only in Monroe’ segment amid backlashThe network’s decision comes after online criticism about the copyright threats, just days after Stephen Colbert’s final episode of “The Late Show” last week.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00During his farewell monologue, Stephen Colbert hinted at his upcoming appearance on “Only in Monroe.”Scott Kowalchyk / CBS Broadcasting Inc.ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 25, 2026, 2:01 PM EDTBy Daniella SilvaCBS said it had issued copyright notices for a recent episode featuring a surprise appearance by Stephen Colbert on the show “Only in Monroe” per its regular practice, but would stop issuing takedown notices pending further review.
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