Colbert’s Sudden Return to Late Night? It Happened on Public Access.

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Coverage across the outlets is consistent in reporting the event but varies in emphasis. The Hollywood Reporter highlights Colbert's history with the show, noting his previous hosting in 2015. Rolling Stone focuses on the quick transition…

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A day after the comedian hosted the final episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” on CBS, he hosted “Only in Monroe,” a community-access program in Monroe, Mich.

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16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 5 lean left, 6 centre, 1 lean right, 3 right.

Lean left · 5Centre · 6Lean right · 1Right · 3

▪ Stephen Colbert Hosts Only in Monroe — kottke.org
▪ Stephen Colbert follows up Late Show finale by hosting Michigan public access program — Boing Boing
▪ Why CBS Sent Takedown Notices for Stephen Colbert’s ‘Only in Monroe’ Episode — TheWrap
▪ Stephen Colbert takes jab at CBS, Paramount with surprise TV return — 1 day after final ‘Late Show’ episode — Page Six
▪ Stephen Colbert’s Surprise Appearance on Michigan Public-Access Show Erupts in Online Brouhaha — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ Stephen Colbert Returns To TV On Michigan Public Access One Day After ‘Late Show’ Cancellation — Decider
▪ Watch Stephen Colbert make surprise return to TV on Michigan public access station with Jack White — NME
▪ Stephen Colbert Makes Surprise Michigan Public Access Appearance After ‘Late Show’ Farewell — Billboard
▪ Colbert’s First TV Appearance After ‘Late Show’ Is On Public Access — Forbes — Business
▪ Stephen Colbert hosts Michigan public access broadcast with rocker Jack White — night after final ‘Late Show’ episode — New York Post
▪ Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station — CNBC — Top
▪ Stephen Colbert Already Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access — Kotaku

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