In 1993, he started working as a writer-producer on Late Night with David Letterman, which aired on NBC. Burnett ultimately made the move to CBS with Letterman when The Late Show was picked up at that network.

Comedian Stephen Colbert will be looking for a new job after his run on The Late Show ends in May 2026. CBS announced on Thursday evening that the long-running late night program founded by David Letterman will be retired for alleged cost-cutting measures.

Former Late Show EP Rob Burnett tapped into his comedy writer background when he was asked about CBS' decision to ax the late-night franchise.

The network claimed it was “purely a financial decision.” “We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘The Late Show’ franchise in May of 2026,” CBS executives’ statement read. “We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.”

CBS said it planned to cancel Stephen Colbert's Late Show after next season, citing the weakening finances of late night

Comedian Stephen Colbert hosted the satirical ‘The Colbert Report’ before taking over ‘The Late Show’ in 2015. Read about his shows, wife, net worth, and more.