Colbert Begins Final Week on Late Show

Stephen Colbert is heading into his final week as host of “The Late Show” with a mix of gratitude and jokes at the expense of CBS and its parent company Paramount.

Colbert’s departure from the show has been met with disappointment and anger from fans, who believe the network’s decision to cancel the program is a mistake.

According to the report, many fans believe that the cancellation is related to Colbert’s criticism of President Trump, but the network claims it was a financial decision.

Colbert’s predecessor, David Letterman, expressed his disappointment with the cancellation during a farewell visit to the show, saying “I have every right to be pissed off.”

However, Colbert himself has chosen to focus on the positive, telling Anderson Cooper that he feels grateful for the opportunity to have worked on the show.

In an interview with the outlet, Colbert said, “I’ve really liked working with CBS… I feel so much better to be ‘grateful for’ than to be ‘mad about.'”

Colbert’s primary concern is the well-being of the show’s staff, who will be out of work after the final episode airs on Thursday night.

The final week of the show will feature a range of guests and performances, including Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and Bruce Springsteen.

On Monday, the show will air an episode featuring the “worst of ‘The Late Show’ with Stephen Colbert,” which promises to include new material.

Tuesday’s episode will feature a special performance by David Byrne and Colbert, as well as appearances by Stewart and Spielberg.

Wednesday’s episode will include a performance by Springsteen and a special edition of “The Colbert Questionert,” a recurring Q&A segment on the show.

The final episode on Thursday will be a surprise, with no guests or segments announced in advance.

Colbert’s rivals, including Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon, will air reruns on Thursday night, giving Colbert the final spotlight.

In a recent podcast, Colbert reflected on the end of the show, saying “my son graduates college on the 18th; my show ends on the 21st; my brother gets married on the 23rd. So, I’m kind of sandwiched between things that are, like, a little more important.”

Colbert has said little about his plans after the show, but he is attached to write a new “Lord of the Rings” movie, a project that is close to his heart as a fan of Tolkien.

The cancellation of “The Late Show” has raised concerns about the role of politics in the decision, with some speculating that Colbert’s criticism of President Trump may have played a factor.

Colbert has addressed the issue, saying “authoritarians don’t like anybody who doesn’t give them undue dignity. Comedians are anti-authoritarian by nature. And authoritarians are never going to like anybody to laugh at them.”

The show will be replaced by “Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen,” a comedy talk show that will fill the 11:35 p.m. time slot, offering a fresh take on voice search and comedy.

Allen’s show will feature a rotating panel of comedians and will focus on more universal topics, rather than topical humor.

According to the report, Allen’s show format will allow it to be replayed later, making it a more cost-effective option for the network.

Allen has said that CBS will save “approximately $150 million+ per year” by replacing “The Late Show” with “Comics Unleashed.”

In an interview with journalists on the scene, Allen said, “We don’t need the politics. I don’t care who you vote for. I’m here to make people laugh.”