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Byron Allen says ‘Comics Unleashed’ will avoid politics after taking over Trump-bashing Stephen Colbert’s slot on CBS

Byron Allen said he wants the show to follow Norman Lear’s example by using comedy to bring people together, claiming his goal is to reach viewers regardless of how they vote.

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Byron Allen says ‘Comics Unleashed’ will avoid politics after taking over Trump-bashing Stephen Colbert’s slot on CBSByron Allen said he wants the show to follow Norman Lear’s example by using comedy to bring people together, claiming his goal is to reach viewers regardless of how they vote.
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