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Stephen Colbert had big shoes to fill in late night. He blazed his own trail

When it was announced in 2014 that Stephen Colbert would succeed David Letterman as host of the CBS “Late Show,” reaction was ...

Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Generated $60 Million in Streaming Revenue Since 2021, Less Than Kimmel, Fallon and Meyers | Charts

Parrot Analytics data finds "Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" leading the late-night pack in streaming revenue ...
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The Legacy of Lyricist Alan Bergman & Late-Night TV's Changing Landscape

This article covers the passing of renowned lyricist Alan Bergman at 99, highlighting his successful partnership with his ...

What made ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ special, in six clips

There may be no tougher — and sought-after — gig than hosting a network late-night TV show. Stephen Colbert joined that rarefied list of late-night hosts in 2015, when he took over CBS’s “The Late ...

The Future of Late Night Comedy: What’s Lost When – Not if – It Goes Away

In the wake of Colbert's cancellation, TheWrap spoke to industry insiders to figure out what late night's future may look ...
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End of an Era: Iconic Lyricist and Late-Night TV Shakeup

Alan Bergman, celebrated American lyricist, has passed away at 99. Famous for his songwriting partnership with his wife ...

Stephen Colbert has been a civic-minded voice of reason in troubled times

Colbert's 'The Late Show' will end in May 2026. Colbert's blend of comedy and commentary has made him a voice of reason in an ...