Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. The comedy-variety-talk show is broadcast five nights a week from the Ed Sullivan theater in New York.
SERIES INFO Genre: Comedy Talk Show Stars: Stephen Colbert, Jon Batiste Series Plot: Improv actor and comic Stephen Colbert leaves his "The Colbert Report" character behind as he makes his long-awaited return to television. As the host of The Late Show franchise redux taped at the historic Ed Sullivan Theatre at New York Colbert talks to actors, athletes, politicians, comics, artists and musicians as himself for the first time. Loyal fans, however, will also be treated to consistency as Colbert remains backed by many members of his writing and digital team from his former venture. Julliard-trained Jon Batiste serves as the bandleader.
EPISODE INFO Title: Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Christine and the Queens, Steve Martin Airdate: 2020-04-16 Episode plot: Stephen welcomes actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge, a musical performance by Christine & the Queens, and actor Steve Martin.