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Stephen Colbert exits The Late Show

‘The Late Show’ is ending, but not Stephen Colbert or late-night TV

In September 2015, when Stephen Colbert inherited CBS’ “The Late Show” from David Letterman, its first and only host, late-night television was experiencing something of a golden age.

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Stephen Colbert 'The Late Show' series finale recap – Everything that happened

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Everything that happened on Stephen Colbert's last episode of 'The Late Show'

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Stephen Colbert 'Late Show' finale will end his run after 11 seasons

After 11 seasons, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" is coming to an end.

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Joe Concha critiques Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' exit, declining ratings

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You’ll Miss Stephen Colbert When He’s Gone

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Stephen Colbert goes out with McCartney, song, and surrealism. Watch the best parts of his last ‘Late Show’ here.

The lingering question of the night – who would be the final guest of Colbert’s 11-year run? – had been answered.

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Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' ends with a swan song and a giant wormhole

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Trump Flips Out At 'Total Jerk' Stephen Colbert In 2 A.M. Rant After Final 'Late Show'

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The Best Late-Night Hosts of All Time, Ranked

As late-night talk show franchises go dark one by one, we’re ranking the genre’s best emcees.

Stephen Colbert Ends ‘Late Show’ With “Normal,” Star-Studded Episode, Joking the Pope “Canceled”

The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced names, with one key exception.

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‘Strike Force Five’ Reunion Is Everything That Makes Late-Night TV Great

Late-night television is charming at its core. Yes, it’s funny, and sometimes emotional. There are ads and promos involved. Sometimes, the conversations are awkward. But, when it’s really singing, you feel like you are in the room with people who are just having fun and having a chat.