Colbert's Bittersweet Farewell: A Star Studded Sendoff and a Shift in Late Night Comedy Stephen Colbert's recent finale was a poignant reminder that even the brightest stars eventually fade from our collective consciousness.
The surprise guests who graced the stage, including Paul McCartney, were a testament to the enduring power of late night comedy as a unifying force.
Colbert's final show marked the end of an era in late night television.