As ‘The Late Show’ Comes to an End, Stephen Colbert’s Sincerity Will Be Missed Most of All
Stephen Colbert's tenure on The Late Show has come to an end, marking a significant moment in late-night television. Known for his sincerity, Colbert's approach often contrasted with the cynicism prevalent in the genre. As he departs, his unique blend of humor and heartfelt messages will be missed by many viewers.
- ▪Stephen Colbert hosted The Late Show for over 11 years.
- ▪He previously gained fame with The Colbert Report, known for its ironic take on political commentary.
- ▪Colbert's sincerity set him apart from many of his late-night peers.
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Stephen Colbert (right) and Jon Stewart. Scott Kowalchyk/CBS Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment Logo text In January 2010, Conan O’Brien signed off after a truncated run as host of The Tonight Show. Thanks to NBC’s embarrassing “Hey, let’s give the 10 p.m. hour to Jay Leno” gambit, Conan had barely seven months in the hosting chair — a blunder so egregious it cast a pall over the entire broadcasting lineup for months, and so completely unforced you can mock it to this day.
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