Colbert's Late Show Writers Push Emmy Campaign Independently

WHO:

ComingSoon.net - Writers of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

Fox News - Felipe Torres Medina, Ariel Dumas, Gabe Gronli, Delmonte Bent, Steve Waltien, Caroline Lazar, Tom Purcell, Michael Brumm, Matt Lappin, Aaron Nemo, Aaron Cohen, Paul Dinello, Pratima Mani, Opus Moreschi, Brian Stack, Kate Sidley, Asher Perlman, Carley Moseley, Jay Katsir, Eliana Kwartler, John Thibodeaux, Michael Cruz Kayne, Barry Julien

Fox News - Stephen Colbert

WHAT:

ComingSoon.net - The writers launched their own "For Your Consideration" campaign video for the Emmy Awards.

Fox News - CBS canceled "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."

Fox News - The writers created a "DIY" advertisement in an '80s sitcom opening style.

Fox News - The video concluded with the message "We'd love an Emmy!"

Fox News - "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is one of 18 shows under consideration for "Outstanding Variety Series."

Fox News - The official nominees for the Emmy Awards will be announced on July 8.

WHERE:

Fox News - CBS network

WHEN:

Fox News - "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" aired its final episode on May 21.

Fox News - Stephen Colbert accepted the Outstanding Talk Series Award at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025.

WHY:

Fox News - CBS did not run a "For Your Consideration" campaign for the show due to "strictly financial reasons."

Fox News - CBS canceled the show for financial reasons, reportedly losing the network $40 million per year.

Fox News - Some commentators and Colbert accused CBS of canceling the show to appease Trump ahead of a merger requiring FCC approval.

HOW:

Fox News - The writers used humor in their campaign video to attract attention online.

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 19:36 UTC)

The writers of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" have launched their own "For Your Consideration" campaign video for the Emmy Awards after CBS canceled the show, reportedly due to financial losses of $40 million per year. In a creative twist, the team produced a "DIY" advertisement styled like an '80s sitcom opening, which concluded with the playful message, "We'd love an Emmy!" "The Late Show" is among 18 shows vying for the "Outstanding Variety Series" award, with official nominees set to be announced on July 8.