Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final show
Stephen Colbert hosted his final episode of 'The Late Show' at the Ed Sullivan Theater, marking the end of a 33-year franchise on CBS. The network cited financial reasons for the show's cancellation, which was announced last summer. Colbert took over the hosting duties in September 2015 after David Letterman's retirement.
- ▪Fans gathered outside the Ed Sullivan Theater for Colbert's last show.
- ▪CBS announced the show's end due to financial challenges in late night television.
- ▪Stephen Colbert began hosting 'The Late Show' in September 2015.
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Fans react to Stephen Colbert’s final showFans lined up outside the Ed Sullivan Theater one last time for “The Late Show” as Stephen Colbert prepared to host his final episode, marking the end of the franchise’s 33-year run on CBS. The network announced last summer that the show would end, calling it “purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night". Colbert took on the show on September 2015 after David Letterman retired from the role he'd held for 33 years.3 hours agoNew York CityTelevisionShareSaveMoment Cybertruck driver intentionally drives into Texas lakeRescuers removed the vehicle from near the shoreline and police arrested the driver, who was attempting to use the vehicle's "wade mode".US & CanadaNew video captures engine ripping off cargo plane in deadly…
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