Stephen Colbert perfectly trolls CBS during final Late Show
Stephen Colbert has aired his final episode of The Late Show, bidding farewell to his audience and crew. In his last segment, he humorously addressed the show's legacy while poking fun at CBS over copyright issues. Colbert's signature style of blending comedy with current events will be missed by fans.
- ▪Stephen Colbert aired his final episode of The Late Show surrounded by family and friends.
- ▪In his last segment, he humorously addressed CBS regarding copyright issues related to Peanuts music.
- ▪Colbert's segment 'Meanwhile...' was a fan favorite, showcasing his unique comedic style.
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The Late Show has aired its final episode, with Stephen Colbert taking a final bow among family and friends. While we'll miss the late night host handing it to those in power nightly, one of the segments we'll miss most of all is "Meanwhile..." in which Colbert and his Late Show writers revel in outlandish wordplay to deliver the strange news you might have missed.For his last "Meanwhile..." Colbert ignored the strange green glow and humming noises affecting the Late Show stage and plunged into the segment's signature verbose address — and it's ship-themed."If you watch this show, you know I've spent a lot of my time right over there in the news shipyard assembling the most topical story hull using the finest graphics, flawless camera work, direction, sound, and lighting, all powered by a…
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