Fans line up for Stephen Colbert’s final 'Late Show' taping
Fans gathered outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York for the final taping of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Despite the rain, many showed their support for the host as he concluded his tenure. This event marks the end of an era for the popular late-night program.
- ▪Fans lined up in the rain for Stephen Colbert's last episode of The Late Show.
- ▪The taping took place at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.
- ▪Colbert's final show signifies the conclusion of his time as host.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/video-fans-line-up-for-stephen-colberts-final-late-show-taping/ |
| Publication time | Fri, 22 May 2026 10:01:57 +0000 |
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Fans line up for Stephen Colbert’s final 'Late Show' tapingThe Associated PressPublished 6 seconds agoFans lined up in the rain outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York on Thursday ahead of the final episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.The Associated PressPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularTrump and Putin's meetings with Chinese leader deliver markedly different messagesVideo1:00Northern rivers turn orange and toxic due to thawing permafrost, study showsVideo2:19Carney outlines conditions for pipeline through B.C.Video2:02Baby pygmy hippo takes first outdoor bath at Berlin ZooVideo1:08The three must-see movies from the Cannes Film FestivalVideo1:16Canadian aid workers in…
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