CBS Isn’t Suppressing Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Public Access Show, It’s On His New YouTube Channel
CBS has clarified that it is not suppressing Stephen Colbert's public access show 'Only in Monroe,' which is available on his new YouTube channel. The network has issued takedown notices for unauthorized uploads due to copyright protections, as they funded the production of the episode. Colbert's episode features music by Jack White and a guest appearance by Jeff Daniels, and it is easily accessible through official channels.
- ▪CBS is not suppressing Stephen Colbert's 'Only in Monroe' show, which is available on his new YouTube channel.
- ▪The network issued takedown notices for unauthorized uploads due to copyright protections.
- ▪Colbert's episode features music by Jack White and a guest appearance by Jeff Daniels.
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Home TV News May 24, 2026 5:27pm PT CBS Isn’t Suppressing Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Public Access Show, It’s On His New YouTube Channel By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest ‘My Hero Academia Final Season’ Lands Top Prize at 10th Annual Crunchyroll Anime Awards 19 hours ago Zach Braff on Keeping the ‘Scrubs’ Revival Grounded and Appealing to Its Passionate Fan Base: ‘There Was a Lot of Pressure’ 2 days ago ‘Ghosts’ Finale: Star Richie Moriarty on What Happens to Pete and His Future on the Show 3 days ago See All YouTube/@colbert Yes, it’s true, Paramount/CBS has been issuing takedown notices to YouTube users who have been uploading bootleg copies of Stephen Colbert‘s recent return to hosting an episode of the public access…
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