Why CBS Sent Takedown Notices for Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Episode
CBS has paused its takedown notices for an episode of 'Only in Monroe' featuring Stephen Colbert after facing backlash. Colbert made a surprise appearance on the public access show shortly after concluding his tenure on 'The Late Show.' The network's decision to issue takedown notices was criticized as an attempt to suppress Colbert's content online.
- ▪Stephen Colbert appeared on the Michigan public access show 'Only in Monroe' after ending his run on 'The Late Show.'
- ▪CBS initially issued takedown notices for unauthorized videos of Colbert's appearance but has since suspended this action.
- ▪The episode was produced by CBS Studios and posted on Colbert's YouTube channel in collaboration with Monroe Community Media.
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- ▪ Stephen Colbert Hosts Only in Monroe — kottke.org
- ▪ Stephen Colbert follows up Late Show finale by hosting Michigan public access program — Boing Boing
- ▪ Stephen Colbert takes jab at CBS, Paramount with surprise TV return — 1 day after final ‘Late Show’ episode — Page Six
- ▪ Stephen Colbert’s Surprise Appearance on Michigan Public-Access Show Erupts in Online Brouhaha — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Returns To TV On Michigan Public Access One Day After ‘Late Show’ Cancellation — Decider
- ▪ Watch Stephen Colbert make surprise return to TV on Michigan public access station with Jack White — NME
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Makes Surprise Michigan Public Access Appearance After ‘Late Show’ Farewell — Billboard
- ▪ Colbert’s First TV Appearance After ‘Late Show’ Is On Public Access — Forbes — Business
- ▪ Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access broadcast with rocker Jack White — night after final ‘Late Show’ episode — New York Post
- ▪ Colbert’s Sudden Return to Late Night? It Happened on Public Access. — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station — CNBC — Top
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Already Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access — Kotaku
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Home > Media & Platforms > TV Why CBS Sent Takedown Notices for Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Episode And why the network has suspended its effort to police unauthorized versions of the public access show online Lucas Manfredi May 25, 2026 @ 9:49 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email Stephen Colbert hosts "Only in Monroe" (Monroe Community Media/YouTube) Paramount has suspended takedown notices on an “Only in Monroe” episode featuring Stephen Colbert after the media giant was accused of suppressing the former CBS late night host. Colbert appeared on the Michigan public access TV show as a surprise host at 11:30 p.m. on Friday after wrapping his 11 season-run as host of “The Late Show” the day before.
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