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Los Angeles Times
Los Angeles Times
Entertainment
Libby Hill

Stephen Colbert kicks Les Moonves to the curb on 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert is finished with Les Moonves.

That appeared to be the message Monday night during the comedian's "Late Show" monologue, which addressed the CBS chief executive's departure from the network after repeated accusations of sexual misconduct.

"This came after a second Ronan Farrow expose featured more women accusing [Moonves] of sexual harassment and assault," Colbert said of his former boss.

"It's never a good sign when you're the subject of a Ronan Farrow double-dip," he added.

Colbert, who had previously advocated for "accountability" in Moonves' case, didn't shy away from specifics. Well, specifics and jokes.

"In total, Moonves is accused of harassing or assaulting 13 women," the host said. "And that's not even counting the thousands of innocent Americans who've walked past this actual poster for 'Bull.'"

To be fair, it's a pretty upsetting poster.

The midst of all his jokes about Moonves' fate, Colbert turned serious for a moment.

"Anyway, the article is extremely disturbing," he said, looking grim. "And that's it. I'm not surprised."

But he couldn't resist getting one last jab in, invoking Louis C.K.'s recent tentative attempted comeback.

"Les Moonves is gone," Colbert quipped. "For at least nine months, until he does a set at the Comedy Cellar."

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