Summary
A recent poll indicates that most Americans do not regularly watch late-night talk shows, but those who do are often Democrats. Late-night shows face challenges as the audience shifts towards online clips and political divides influence viewer preferences. The poll took place during changes in the late-night TV landscape, including program cancellations and suspensions.
Key Facts
- Only about a quarter of Americans watch late-night talk shows monthly.
- Democrats are more likely than Republicans to watch these shows regularly.
- Clips of late-night shows are more popular than watching the full programs.
- Stephen Colbert’s show was canceled, and Jimmy Kimmel's was suspended.
- President Trump has commented on these changes and voiced opinions on late-night hosts.
- Late-night shows are shifting due to political views and competition from streaming services.
- About six in ten adults have seen clips from late-night shows in the past year.
- Some viewers feel that current late-night shows are too political.
