Industry May 25, 2026
CBS Pauses YouTube Takedowns for Colbert Show
Paramount and CBS funded the production of the episode, meaning 'The Late Show' owns the copyright and had taken steps to protect it
Originally published by
NME
CBS has halted copyright takedowns on YouTube for episodes of Stephen Colbert's "Only in Monroe" show. This decision follows public backlash after the takedowns were initiated. Paramount and CBS, who funded the episode's production, asserted their copyright ownership. Originally reported by NME.