Jimmy Kimmel Tells Viewers to Boycott CBS After Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Finale
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Emily Zemler
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Summary
Jimmy Kimmel used his show to urge viewers not to watch CBS after Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' finale, expressing solidarity with Colbert and his team who are being pushed out. Kimmel announced his own show would be off the air in respect, and criticized those responsible for the decision.
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I think you know how I feel about the fact that they're being pushed out. I hope the people who did the pushing feel asham
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