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From Johnny Carson to Taking Over CBS Late Night: Byron Allen’s Full-Circle Moment

Podcast: The Smerconish Podcast
Published: May 22, 2026
Duration seconds: 2987
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Summary

Media mogul Byron Allen joins Michael to discuss the end of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the launch of Comics Unleashed in CBS late night, and his remarkable journey from teenage comedian to media empire builder. Allen shares stories about Johnny Carson, David Letterman, Jay Leno, his mother’s influence, and why he believes comedy can bring America together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.