Jay Leno criticized modern late-night comedy, arguing that hosts alienate half their audience by injecting political opinions into their monologues. He contrasted his own approach, aiming for balanced humor to appeal to a broader audience, referencing his own experiences and friendships with comedians like Rodney Dangerfield where politics weren't discussed. Leno's comments come amidst the controversy surrounding Stephen Colbert's departure from The Late Show following his criticism of CBS's settlement with Donald Trump. Other late-night hosts like Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman have expressed support for Colbert and criticized CBS's decision.

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