The Goodbye Stephen Colbert Wanted to Say
The late-night host ended his talk show the way he started it—with empathy, and an eye for entertainment.
TL;DR
- Stephen Colbert's final episode of 'The Late Show' was a cheerful send-off, despite the show's cancellation under potentially awkward circumstances.
- Guests included Paul McCartney, Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver.
- Colbert reflected on his time on the show, emphasizing a "joy machine" approach and his goal to "feel the news with you."
- The show concluded with musical performances and a reminder of Colbert's identity as an entertainer, ending on a positive note after over 1,800 episodes.