NYTIMES (John Koblin) - Colbert’s Final ‘Late Show’ Draws 6.7 Million Viewers
The total tripled his usual audience this season. But it is only about half of what Jay Leno and David Letterman attracted for their final episodes.
The total tripled his usual audience this season. But it is only about half of what Jay Leno and David Letterman attracted for their final episodes.
The “Late Show” hosts reprised a classic bit before a F-bomb ending.
Kimmel made the same gesture when Colbert's predecessor, David Letterman, said goodbye to "The Late Show" in 2015.
Our attachment to an institution may seem counterintuitive, especially with comedy, a rebellious art form. But with Stephen Colbert’s program, there was a lot at stake.
He no longer feels a sense of ownership, but the program’s former host has harsh words for the network.