30 people who can replace Stephen Colbert on The Late Show
By Buckie Wells
8. Margaret Cho
Okay, before you start thinking up all the reasons why Margaret Cho wouldn’t be a good choice for her own late night talk show, let’s just rewind a bit and erase the fact that she’s Asian off all our lists.
If auditions for The Late Show were only based on one blind stand-up routine and the judges could only rate the performance based on 1) political advocacy, 2) social awareness, and 3) comedy, then Margaret Cho would have no problem being a top contender for a spot as a CBS late night talk show host.
Most of Cho’s criticisms come from her ability to keep it “too real” or for being too controversial, but that’s because a lot of people are too afraid to say that some presidents happen to be better than others. If Cho thinks George W. Bush was a terrible president, just think about what she’d say about Donald Trump.
She might be a bit contentious, but her biggest talking points cover two of the most prevalent conversations in America right now — racism and the LGBT community — and don’t forget that most great comedians are controversial.
As long as they’re funny at the same time, it’s all good.
Next: 7. Chris Rock