Booted from CBS, Stephen Colbert returns to TV a day later on Michigan community access
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Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access TV show in southeast Michigan the night after recording his final "Late Show" episode on CBS.
- Michigan native Jack White joined Colbert as the volunteer music director, and the show featured Michigan-centric humor and guests including actor Jeff Daniels and a recorded bit with Steve Buscemi.
- Rapper Eminem appeared on tape as a "fire marshal" approving the burning of the destroyed set, while Colbert also spoke via FaceTime with comedian Byron Allen, who will host the show replacing Colbert's canceled "Late Show."
- The program’s usual hosts joined Colbert in a lighthearted segment involving helium balloons, with a cancer battle discussion included, and a screen warning advised viewers not to try the helium stunt at home.
- This marked Colbert’s second time hosting "Only in Monroe," the first being in 2015 before he took over "Late Night," though details about the recording location and timing of the latest episode remain unclear.