As the final episodes of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” approach, the end of an era is upon us. This change was foreshadowed on May 5th when former President Barack Obama made his last appearance on the show, signaling the beginning of the end for the Stephen Colbert-led program. After 11 years, CBS has decided to cancel the late-night talk show, citing financial concerns as the primary reason for the decision.
The final episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” is scheduled to air on Thursday, May 21st at 11:35/10:35c on CBS. While the full lineup of guests for the remaining episodes has not been revealed, this week’s guests include Colbert’s wife, Evie McGee Colbert, Sally Field, John Krasinski, and Chris Stapleton.
Colbert did not choose to end the show himself, expressing his love for the program and his desire to continue it on his own terms. The cancellation came as a surprise to him, especially since he was very vocal about his criticisms of President Donald Trump. Former “Late Show” host David Letterman even called out CBS for what he believed was a political, rather than financial, decision.
Despite the disappointment of the show’s cancellation, Colbert remains optimistic and focused on his next project: writing a “Lord of the Rings” film based on the early chapters of “The Fellowship of the Ring.” As CBS prepares to move forward with their new show, “Comics Unleashed With Byron Allen,” Colbert is ready to embrace new beginnings and creative opportunities.
The end of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” marks the conclusion of a significant chapter in late-night television. We can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia for the show and all the memorable moments it has brought us over the years. As we bid farewell to this beloved program, we look forward to seeing what the future holds for Stephen Colbert and the next chapter of his career.
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