According to ew.com [Entertainment Weekly], Fallon's show's major gains came from viewers with ages ranging from 18- 49 years old. The tides have already turned in one night when Colbert's show received a 3.2 rating with Fallon on his tail with a 3.1 rating. When it comes to adult viewers, Fallon is leading with 1.2 rating while Colbert has 0.8.
Comedy shows are considered to be marathons as each show need to find its pace first and its comfort zone given the time a network is willing to invest to the show. With Colbert and Fallon's situation, Colbert needs to find his strength first. Below are the early household ratings:
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 2.4 (Tuesday), 3.1 (Wednesday)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 4.9 (Tuesday), 3.2 (Wednesday
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: 1.4 (Tuesday), 1.5 (Wednesday)
While below are the ratings for viewers ranging from 18-49 years old:
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: 0.8 (Tuesday), 1.2 (Wednesday)
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: 1.5 (Tuesday), 0.8 (Wednesday
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: 0.4 (Tuesday), 0.5 (Wednesday)
In a report by nypost.com [New York Post], Colbert's show is still coming strong despite the decline in ratings against Fallon's. Colbert's first two nights in CBS is expected to have its high points and low points.
According also to the report, Colbert made a good job of "transplanting his 'Colbert Report' persona" to a tougher crowd and more "unforgiving" audience from its previous home of Comedy Central "where 1 million viewers a night is considered solid."
Colbert's show is also believed to be given enough time to find its own rhythm since millions of dollars are at stake and relying with the show's outcome.
