Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' final episode is still a secret
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Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert will host his final episode of "The Late Show" on CBS Thursday, ending the network's 33-year late-night franchise after 11 seasons.
- The finale's details remain undisclosed, but recent episodes featured high-profile guests like Michael Keaton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Bruce Springsteen, along with creative segments.
- CBS cited economic reasons for ending the show despite Colbert being the ratings leader, amid speculation that political pressures, including President Trump's criticism, influenced the decision.
- The cancellation followed Paramount's $16 million settlement of a Trump lawsuit and ongoing approval processes related to the sale of CBS's parent company, fueling claims of political interference.
- CBS will replace "The Late Show" with "Comics Unleashed," a politically neutral comedy program, while rival late-night shows on ABC and NBC will air reruns during Colbert's farewell.