Colbert's last episodes: What happened on 'The Late Show' last night
NPR • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert concluded its run on Thursday night, with critic Eric Deggans reviewing the final episodes.
- Instead of a typical retrospective, the show began its last week with a "best of the worst of" episode featuring unaired and awkward comedy bits, serving as a tribute to the staff.
- The episode included unusual segments like a fake ad for "erotic body gravy," a never-used graphic declaring Hillary Clinton the 45th president, and a controversial Kid Rock parody that historically hurt ratings.
- While the episode showcased the camaraderie among the staff, it lacked celebratory moments and seemed to deflect nostalgia and emotion from the show's finale.
- The critic hopes the remaining episodes will offer fans a more fitting tribute to Colbert's impactful late-night satire.