Six defining moments that crowned Colbert's Late Show tenure
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Variety highlights six pivotal moments from Stephen Colbert’s run on The Late Show, ranging from his empathetic Joe Biden interview after Beau Biden’s death and John Lewis’s “good trouble” message, to daring Showtime election-night specials, the pandemic-era studio-less episodes, Evie McGee Colbert’s appearances, and a playful David Letterman farewell bit—collectively framing Colbert’s tenure as a blend of serious conversation, fearless stunts, and resilient humor ahead of his final May 21, 2026 show.
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