Paul McCartney Is Stephen Colbert’s Final Musical Guest on ‘The Late Show’
Paul McCartney made a memorable appearance on the final episode of Stephen Colbert's Late Show, marking a significant moment in television history. The Ed Sullivan Theater, where The Beatles first performed in 1964, served as the backdrop for this historic finale. Colbert's show concluded after an 11-year run, amid discussions of political censorship following his criticisms of CBS's parent company.
- ▪Paul McCartney was the final musical guest on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
- ▪The Ed Sullivan Theater was the site of The Beatles' first U.S. television appearance in 1964.
- ▪Colbert's show ended after 11 years, with CBS citing financial losses as the reason for cancellation.
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