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May 22, 2026
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In The Late Show’s melancholy, sci-fi finale, Colbert broke the comedy-variety-talk continuum
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In The Late Show’s melancholy, sci-fi finale, Stephen Colbert broke the comedy-variety-talk continuum
J. KELLY NESTRUCK
TELEVISION CRITIC
PUBLISHED MAY 22, 2026
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Stephen Colbert, seen on his set in New York on May 6, hosted his final episode Thursday night.
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