Jay Leno Slams Modern Late-Night TV Amid Stephen Colbert’s Cancellation

The previous “Tonight Show” Jay Lino It weighs on the current situation of TV at the late night, and it does not retreat.

Jay Lino’s comments come in a particularly tense moment in the world late at night, which were characterized by controversy, cancellation and corporate clash.

In a recently released interview with president of Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation David Trolio, the “showcase” host criticized the increasing political tone of modern comedy, saying that the hosts late at night areolates half of their potential fans by strongly relying on party suspension.

Lino said: “I would like to think that people come to a comic show to stay away from things and the pressures of life, wherever it is,” I love political humor, do not mistake me, but what is happening (he) people end up separating one side or another. “

“Why do you shoot only half a fans, why don’t you try to get every (audience)?” He asked. “I mean, I would like to bring people to the big picture. I don’t understand why a specific group is alienated. Or not do it at all. I don’t say that you must throw your support or anything else, but just do what is funny.”

“Funny is funny,” continued. “I would like to think people come to a comic show to stay away from the pressures of life. I don’t think anyone wants to hear a lecture.”

Thinking about his 22 -year -old mandate in NBC, Lino explained that his comedy approaches were always rooted in the balance.

“I have received hate messages saying:” You and your Republican friends, “and another saying,” I hope you and your democratic companions are happy, “on the same joke.” “So you get a full audience.”

Lyno recalled his friendship for a long time with legendary comic Rodney Dangrafeld, noting that although he knew for four decades, he never knew his political affiliation. “We have never discussed politics, we discussed jokes,” he said.

The legend continued late at night that the modern comedians focus very focused on moving alongside. “Now you have to be satisfied with half of the audience, because you have to give your opinion,” he said.

Then Jay Lino stressed that although political humor has its place, comedy should be united instead of the gap. “It is funny when not a person [on your side] Laughs at the joke, this is a kind of what I do. “

His remarks come at a time when TV at the late night is subjected to a significant transformation, with low classifications, changing viewers ’customs, and increasing scrutiny on political bias.

Just a few days before the Lino interview appeared, “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” is the headlines for a completely different reason.

A media storm erupted yet Stephen Colbert Paint criticism in the parent company CBS, Paramount Global, took a monologue on the air. The comedy actor bombed the network to settle the case of $ 16 million with President Donald TrumpHe realizes it with a sarcasm “big bribery, fat.”

The fiery moment ignited speculation, and just days later, Colbert revealed that the “The Late Show” will end in May 2026.