Stephen Colbert’s Best ‘Late Show’ Moments
Stephen Colbert's final episode of The Late Show marks the end of an 11-year run filled with comedic commentary on current events. Colbert transitioned from struggling in his early days to becoming a leading voice in late-night television, particularly during the Trump administration. He emphasized his desire to be remembered for making people laugh rather than for any political impact.
- ▪Colbert's tenure on The Late Show began with challenges but evolved into a successful run starting around the 2016 political conventions.
- ▪He provided commentary on significant events, including the COVID-19 pandemic and the January 6 Capitol riot.
- ▪Colbert expressed a desire to be remembered primarily as a comedy show, focusing on laughter rather than political agendas.
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Stephen Colbert Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Send an Email Show additional share options Share on Reddit Post a Comment Share on Whats App Share on Pinterest Share on LinkedIn Print the Article Share on Tumblr Logo text Stephen Colbert’s final episode as host of The Late Show brought an end to the long-running CBS late night franchise and placed a cap on 11 years of comedic takes on current events. While Colbert famously struggled in his first few months after taking over the series from David Letterman, he hit his stride around the time of the 2016 political conventions and later provided sharp comedic commentary on the first Trump administration with the show soaring to become the most watched show in late-night TV starting in…
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