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The Most Surprising Part of Stephen Colbert’s Late-Night Run
The Late Show host has been a calming counterbalance to his peers.
TL;DR
- Stephen Colbert's Late Show offered a rare sincerity, hosting guests like Joe Biden for discussions on grief and Dua Lipa on his faith.
- The show provided a calming counterbalance to other late-night shows, combining humor with intellectual depth and political commentary.
- Despite becoming a ratings leader, The Late Show is ending due to financial reasons cited by CBS, despite Colbert's critical stance on political figures.
- Colbert's approach evolved from his character on The Colbert Report to a more mainstream, yet still insightful, host, often engaging in deep conversations with guests.
- The show's unique approach, including its existential questionnaires to guests, will be missed on late-night television.