WGA Laments End of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ on Finale Day: ‘A Loss for Both Comedy Lovers and Free Speech Supporters’
The Writers Guild of America East has expressed its sadness over the series finale of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.' They praised the show's writers for their contributions to comedy and labor advocacy. The union emphasized that the end of the program represents a significant loss for both comedy enthusiasts and supporters of free speech.
- ▪The Late Show has been a platform for challenging power and promoting labor rights since its inception in 1993.
- ▪The WGA highlighted the show's role in launching the careers of many comedians and creating cultural touchpoints in American society.
- ▪The writers' union commended the staff for their integrity and humor, stating that the show's conclusion is a loss for comedy lovers and free speech advocates.
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Home > Media & Platforms > TV WGA Laments End of Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ on Finale Day: ‘A Loss for Both Comedy Lovers and Free Speech Supporters’ The writers union looks back on the late night program’s historical run and labor advocacy Lucas Manfredi May 21, 2026 @ 9:55 AM Share on Social Media Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Share on Email (Photo credit: "The Late Show"/YouTube) The Writers Guild of America East praised the staff of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” in a new message sent to its members as the program is set to air its series finale on Thursday evening. “The Late Show writers are a credit to their profession, their craft, and their fellow writers.
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