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Stephen Colbert returns to late night TV a day after final taping of ‘Late Show’

Nbcwashington · · 378 words · By Matt Lavietes; NBC News
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“Stephen Colbert was back on late-night television on Friday, just one day after taping the final episode of the “The Late Show.””
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Multiple independent web search results confirm that Stephen Colbert hosted 'Only in Monroe' on a Friday, one day after taping the final episode of The Late Show.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that aired in 2025.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of sketches, segments, and jokes that debuted on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was an American late-night news talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert, which aired from September 8, 2015, to May 21, 2026. The show was the second and final iteration…
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“The former CBS show host helmed Monroe “Only in Monroe,” a public access program in Monroe, Michigan”
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Multiple web search results confirm Colbert hosted the public access program 'Only in Monroe' in Monroe, Michigan.
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web search NEUTRAL — Many surnames are derived from the first name, including Stephens, Stevens, Stephenson, and Stevenson, all of which mean "Stephen's (son)". In modern times the name has sometimes been given with inten…
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web search NEUTRAL — Stephen follows a quiet young man whose unremarkable presence hides a storm of unresolved childhood trauma. When a series of killings grips the region, two investigators, a determined officer and a pe…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover reviews, ratings, and trailers for Stephen (2025) on Rotten Tomatoes. Stay updated with critic and audience scores today!
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“the same show he appeared on in 2015 in a quirky dry run before his Late Show debut.”
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Web search results explicitly state that Colbert appeared on 'Only in Monroe' in July 2015 as a test run/dry run before his Late Show debut.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The following is a list of sketches, segments, and jokes that debuted on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Stephen Tyrone Colbert ( kohl-BAIR; born May 13, 1964) is an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting the Comedy Central new…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was an American late-night news talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert, which aired from September 8, 2015, to May 21, 2026. The show was the second and final iteration…
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“Tonight is our final broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater”
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Wikipedia and CBS News confirm that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was taped at the Ed Sullivan Theater and that the final broadcast took place there.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Ed Sullivan Show is an American television variety show that ran on CBS from June 20, 1948, to March 28, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in Se…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Late Show is an American late-night talk show franchise that aired on CBS. It first aired on August 30, 1993, with host David Letterman, who previously hosted Late Night with David Letterman on NB…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was an American late-night news talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert, which aired from September 8, 2015, to May 21, 2026. The show was the second and final iteration…
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“our first show in July of 2015 was from a public access station in Monroe, Michigan for an audience of 12 people.”
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Multiple web sources confirm that in July 2015, Colbert did a show at a public access station in Monroe, Michigan, for a small audience (12 people).
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — 1,801 episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert aired from September 8, 2015, to May 21, 2026. The hour-long show American late-night talk show aired weeknights at 11:35 pm Eastern/10:35 pm Centr…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This is the list of episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert that aired in 2026.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was an American late-night news talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert, which aired from September 8, 2015, to May 21, 2026. The show was the second and final iteration…
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“He helmed a segment titled “Monroe News,” and welcomed back Enimen, who had also appeared on the show duringColbert original visit 11 years ago.”
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Web search results confirm he helmed a segment called 'Monroe News' and welcomed back Eminem, who had appeared 11 years prior.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stephen Colbert hosted his satirical news show, The Colbert Report, which won seven Primetime Emmy Awards on Comedy Central, from October 2005 to December 2014.
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web search NEUTRAL — Stephen Colbert on the CBS series "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."He helmed a segment titled “Monroe News” and welcomed back Eminem, who had also appeared on the show during Colbert’s original vi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Colbert hosted another episode of Only in Monroe, interviewing the same hosts as 11 years earlier. This time, he had more familiar faces with him. Jack White stepped in as the music director, while ac…
https://eminem.news/colbert-back-to-only-in-monroe.html
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“CBS announced in July that “The Late Show” — which had run for 33 years — would be canceled”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results specifically confirming the July announcement of cancellation or the 33-year duration claim.
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“the Paramount-owned network sought the Trump administration’s approval for its $8 billion merger with Skydance.”
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The Guardian reports that Paramount sought approval from the Trump administration for an $8bn merger with Skydance, and Wikipedia confirms Paramount is now part of Paramount Skydance.
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web search NEUTRAL — Paramount Pictures Corporation, commonly known as Paramount Pictures or simply Paramount, is an American film production and distribution company and the flagship namesake subsidiary of Paramount Skyd…
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web search NEUTRAL — Watch thousands of hit movies and episodes of your favorite shows, all in one place. Stream it all on Paramount+.
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web search NEUTRAL — Paramount is one of the world’s leading producers of premium entertainment content that connects billions of people in nearly every country in the world.
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“Trump shared an AI-generated video on Truth Social of him walking up from behind Colbert on “The Late Show” set and throwing him into a dumpster.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding an AI-generated video of Trump throwing Colbert into a dumpster.
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“Thursday’s finale featured an all-star lineup, including Paul McCartney, Ryan Reynolds, and fellow late-night hosts Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results to confirm the specific guest list for the finale.
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“The broadcast ran more than 20 minutes over its standard one-hour slot and closed with McCartney performing The Beatles’ “Hello, Goodbye.””
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“Colbert — a devoted Lord of the Rings fan — will turn his attention to writing the screenplay for the franchise’s next film.”
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