CBS brass say they pulled the plug on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” because of its punishing losses and claim politics had nothing to do with it, The Post has learned.

Former Late Show EP Rob Burnett tapped into his comedy writer background when he was asked about CBS' decision to ax the late-night franchise.

CBS cancels The Late Show, sparking controversy. Jimmy Kimmel, Ben Stiller, and Elizabeth Warren react, questioning the financial motives and timing after Colbert criticized Paramount's Trump ...