A new triumvirate of late show laugh-masters is formed as CBS announces a five-year deal with Stephen Colbert to take the prime late-night slot being vacated by David Letterman Left to right: Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel. The New York Times say that Colbert will essentially change his act for CBS. He will be, in one way, an all-new talent for CBS because he will drop the broadly satirical blowhard conservative character he has played for nine years, and instead perform as himself. Mr. Colbert became the immediate front-runner for the position both because of an increasing recognition of his talent — his show won two Emmy Awards last year — and because he clearly wanted the job. His representation had ensured that he would be available to CBS by syncing his recent contracts with Mr. Letterman’s. CBC Twitter
