Stephen Colbert returns to TV in appearance on local Michigan station
Stephen Colbert made a surprise return to television after his final appearance on 'The Late Show.' He guest-hosted a local program on Monroe Community Media in Michigan just one day after his show ended. Colbert humorously remarked on his brief absence from TV during the broadcast.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's last episode of 'The Late Show' aired on Thursday, ending his 11-year run.
- ▪He appeared as a surprise guest host on Monroe Community Media's 'Only in Monroe' the following day.
- ▪Colbert joked about his 23-hour absence from television during the local broadcast.
16 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 3 days. Coverage spans 4 points on the political spectrum — 6 lean left, 5 centre, 1 lean right, 3 right.
- ▪ 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
- ▪ Colbert’s Sudden Return to Late Night? It Happened on Public Access. — NYT > Top Stories
- ▪ Stephen Colbert Already Lands New Hosting Gig On Michigan Public Access — Kotaku
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Stephen Colbert's final appearance on "The Late Show" on Thursday marked the end of his 11-year run in his staple late night television slot. But one day later, he found a way back on TV: a Michigan public access station.Colbert was a surprise guest host Friday evening on Monroe Community Media's "Only in Monroe." The station services Monroe, Michigan — a town south of Detroit, near the state's border with Ohio — and the surrounding county of the same name.At 11:35 p.m. local time, viewers of the channel saw Colbert appear on their screens.
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