‘Hello, Goodbye’: Paul McCartney closed the lights on a Late Show that CBS couldn’t cancel quietly
Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of CBS' 'The Late Show' featuring Paul McCartney, marking the end of the show's 33-year run. The broadcast included a mix of humor, celebrity appearances, and musical performances, culminating in a rendition of 'Hello, Goodbye.' Despite the show's cancellation, Colbert reflected on the joy of creating over 1,800 episodes and the support from the audience throughout the years.
- ▪Colbert's final show featured a performance of 'Hello, Goodbye' with Paul McCartney.
- ▪The show ended after 11 seasons due to economic reasons, despite Colbert being a ratings leader.
- ▪Colbert's last episode included surprise appearances from various celebrities and humorous segments.
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Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on Thursday night, a bittersweet farewell for a canceled show that still had a few barbs left for the network that ended its 33-year run.Recommended Video At the top of his last show, which grew more surreal and absurd as it went on, Colbert highlighted the “joy” that he and his team felt creating more than 1,800 episodes of “The Late Show.” “The energy that you’ve given us, we sincerely need that to have done the best possible show we could have for you for the last 11 years,” Colbert said. “You’ve given it to us.
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