Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Sendoff: David Letterman and all the Other Late Night Hosts to Appear Next Week Ahead of Final Show
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Key Points:
- Stephen Colbert's final episode of The Late Show on CBS is set for May 21, featuring numerous late-night stars in the lead-up.
- David Letterman, the show's original host, will appear on the May 14 episode, marking a rare guest spot since stepping down in 2015.
- On May 11, a reunion of the “Strike Force Five” podcast hosts—Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver—will be featured to support striking writers.
- Letterman recently criticized CBS executives as “lying weasels” over the show's cancellation, which was announced last summer.
- Other notable guests include Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Tom Hanks, and former President Barack Obama, who will appear on the show during its final week.
