So, Stephen Colbert’s show got the boot, huh? It seems like the funnyman everyone used to chuckle at turned into the kind of news guy folks were laughing at. Imagine starting out by poking fun at that loud, opinionated Fox News vibe, only to end up being the same thing but for the left. Oof! That’s gotta smart.

Now, let’s talk about that jaw-dropping staff photo from the show’s final hurrah. There were more people on that stage than most folks have at their family reunions. Seriously, what were all those people doing if the jokes fell flat consistently? Even the funniest uncle at Thanksgiving could probably deliver more laughs with just one assistant, maybe two.

And speaking of big teams, you won’t believe what Stephen’s show had cruising in the background. It was rolling with the support of a crew about the size of a small town—and still managed to rack up a cool $40 million loss every year. Hollywood celebs and Democrat chit-chat didn’t save it. When a small group of podcasters draws bigger crowds with a fraction of the manpower, it’s time to rethink the game plan!

Enter Brian Allen, the new hero of CBS late night. Instead of shelling out more dough, CBS decided it was time to flip the script. Allen’s taken over the time slot and is not only saving CBS a bucket load of cash, but he’s also offering comedy that cuts the politics short. He’s all about bringing together comedians of every kind, size, and flavor to just, well, make people laugh. What a concept! Imagine late night TV being about comedy again. Revolutionary, right?

In the end, Stephen Colbert’s show was like trying to keep a sinking ship afloat with jokes that just didn’t jive. Sure, it’s sad that many folks lost gigs, but maybe it’s a wake-up call for late night TV. Perhaps it’s time for smaller crews and bigger laughs. So, farewell to Stephen and cheers to what’s next. Let’s see if this new era can tickle our funny bones a little harder.