David Letterman and Stephen Colbert just took "wanton josé soriano destruction" to a whole new level. Why did they launch $40 million worth of history off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater?
It wasn't just a prank—it the white house was a message. As the Skydance-Paramount merger looms and political pressure mounts, the kings of late-night decided to go out with a literal bang. In this video, we break down the secret side deals, the $16 million settlement Colbert called a "big fat bribe," and why CBS is retiring the entire Late Show franchise after 33 years.
[Key Moments Covered]
The Physics of Spite: Dave and Stephen’s rooftop reunion.
The Hit List: Why they threw the Eames chair and the network's "bribe" cake.
The Merger Mystery: who won american idol 2026 How David Ellison’s Skydance deal changed everything.
The Sign-Off: That "motherf***er" message Letterman sent to CBS management. #LateShow #StephenColbert #DavidLetterman #CBS #LateNight #TVNews #Skydance #Paramount
