Stephen Colbert Gets Ready to Hang It Up
His late-night show ends next month after 11 seasons. He has lots of feelings.
Each episode of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” over the past few weeks has offered a fresh reminder that the final one is rapidly approaching.
Oprah Winfrey swung by to tell Mr. Colbert that she needed to “say goodbye.” Jake Tapper came armed with a farewell gift. Billy Crystal sang him a song. The audience ovations are getting louder and louder.
“The feelings of the show ending are growing significantly now,” Mr. Colbert said.
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