Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and Leslie Moonves, President and Chief Executive Officer, CBS Corporation, today announced that the LATE SHOW with Stephen Colbert will remain in New York and will continue broadcasting from the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre. The agreement includes a commitment by CBS for approximately 200 New York-based jobs to support the daily program’s year-round production schedule.
“Today, I am pleased to announce that the ‘LATE SHOW’ will stay in New York, where it belongs. New York has long been an international entertainment leader, and with this commitment from CBS we are beginning the next chapter in that proud history,” Governor Cuomo said. “The television and film industries are thriving in the Empire State – creating jobs and fueling dozens of other sectors across the state. Les Moonves and CBS have made the right decision in choosing to continue investing in New York, and as David Letterman passes the baton to Stephen Colbert, I look forward to watching “The Late Show” from the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre for years to come.”
“We’re thrilled to continue broadcasting CBS’s LATE SHOW from New York and call the Ed Sullivan Theater its home,” said Moonves. “David Letterman has graced this hall and city with comedy and entertainment that defined a generation. When Dave decides to pass the baton next year, we look forward to welcoming Stephen Colbert, one of the most innovative and respected forces on TV, to this storied television theater. I would also like to applaud Gov. Cuomo for all that he has done to keep New York a vibrant and attractive location for all forms of television production. We’re excited to be here in late night for many years to come.”
Full Announcement: governor.ny.gov
The “Late Show With Stephen Colbert” Will Remain In New York