Stephen Colbert Hosts Only in Monroe
Stephen Colbert hosted a show called Only in Monroe on a Michigan public access channel after concluding his run on The Late Show. The show featured musical director Jack White and guests including Byron Allen, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, and Eminem. Colbert humorously referenced his beginnings in Monroe during his final monologue on CBS.
- ▪Stephen Colbert hosted Only in Monroe after ending The Late Show.
- ▪Jack White served as the musical director for the show.
- ▪Guests included Byron Allen, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, and Eminem.
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.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Colbert’s Sudden Return to Late Night? It Happened on Public Access. — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ 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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posted May 26 @ 11:34 AM by Jason Kottke · gift link Stephen Colbert Hosts Only in Monroe The day after ending his run on The Late Show, Stephen Colbert hosted a show called Only in Monroe on a Michigan public access channel. His musical director for the show was Jack White, nestled onstage between a boombo and a reel-to-reel recorder. His guests included Byron Allen, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi, and Eminem. He told viewers during his final Late Show monologue that they might next find him in Monroe: At the top of his final CBS monologue Thursday night, Colbert paused to mark the occasion: “Tonight is our final broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater.”When the audience booed, Colbert waved them off.“No, no, we were lucky enough to be here for the last 11 years, all right? Can’t take this…
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