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Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell in The Late Show Finale with Legendary Late-Night Tribute

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Stephen Colbert's final episode of The Late Show on CBS features his opening comments to the audience and a compilation of late-night television legends introducing his final bow. The article highlights the emotional farewell of the late-night icon as he concludes his run on May 21, 2026.

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With late-night icon Stephen Colbert taking his final bow tonight, we're beginning to get some highlights from the final edition of CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Here's a look at what Colbert had to say to the audience and viewers early on, before a great compilation of late-night's finest does their part to introduce the final run.

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With late-night icon Stephen Colbert taking his final bow tonight, we're beginning to get some highlights from the final edition of CBS's The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Here's a look at what Colbert had to say to the audience and viewers early on, be

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