When ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Goes Away, What Do We Lose?
The New York Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The final months of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" have featured emotional tributes from celebrities, including poems, paintings, and musical performances honoring the host.
- Notable guests like John Lithgow, Jake Tapper, Nathan Lane, Jimmy Fallon, and Billy Crystal contributed heartfelt and creative farewells.
- This tradition of sentimental goodbyes echoes past late-night shows, such as Bette Midler’s tribute to Johnny Carson, highlighting the cultural significance of these programs.
- CBS's cancellation of "The Late Show" marks the end of not just Stephen Colbert's tenure but an iconic late-night institution.
- By its finale on May 21, "The Late Show" will have aired longer than Johnny Carson’s version of "The Tonight Show," underscoring its lasting impact.
