Arts Jul 18 Watch 8:18 CBS says Colbert cancelation was financial decision, but timing raises questions Broadcast TV’s highest-rated late-night talk show, "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," is being cancelled. Paramount called it a financial decision, but the timing is raising questions. Stephanie Sy discussed the cancellation of the show with NPR television critic Eric… By Stephanie Sy, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Jul 18 Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ canceled by CBS, ends May 2026 The most recent ratings from Nielsen show Colbert gaining viewers so far this year and winning his timeslot among broadcasters, with about 2.417 million viewers across 41 new episodes. By Alicia Rancilio, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Arts Sep 23 Watch 9:09 Stephen and Evie Colbert on family, food and the stories behind their new cookbook Stephen Colbert has been making America laugh for decades. His wife, Evie McGee Colbert, has often gotten a mention and makes regular cameos on "The Late Show." The couple is sharing what makes their partnership work, especially in the kitchen,… By Amna Nawaz, Anne Azzi Davenport
Politics Oct 02 Late-night shows return after writers strike, actors resume talks that could end their standoff Late-night talk shows are returning after a five-month absence brought on by the Hollywood writers strike. John Oliver returned to his "Last Week Tonight" with a full-throated endorsement of the strike and its successful outcome. By Andrew Dalton, Associated Press
Sep 11 An emotional Biden tells Stephen Colbert he’s unsure he can commit to be president By Josh Lederman, Associated Press NEW YORK — Vice President Joe Biden said he is overwhelmed at times by his son’s death and unconvinced he could commit fully to being president, in an emotional interview that cast a deep pall over his deliberations about the… Continue reading
Sep 09 Stephen Colbert debuts his new take on late night TV By David Bauder, Associated Press NEW YORK — Stephen Colbert began his tenure as host of the CBS "Late Show" Tuesday with a tribute to predecessor David Letterman, a brief conversation with rival Jimmy Fallon and a surprise cameo from Comedy Central buddy Jon Stewart. Continue reading
Aug 06 5 times ‘The Daily Show’ actually influenced policy By Corinne Segal As Jon Stewart prepares the leave "The Daily Show," we looked back at the moments the show and its alums crossed into the world of policy. Continue reading
May 21 Stephen Colbert, Madeleine Albright and others have some advice for the class of 2015 By Colleen Shalby For the past few weeks, college graduates across the country have accepted their diplomas, bidding their academic years adieu as they embark into the world beyond. But not before listening to a classic commencement speech about the time behind them,… Continue reading
Dec 18 Watch 5:07 Stephen Colbert leaves the pundit behind to play himself By PBS News Hour Continue watching