CBS “The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert took his final bow. The show, first hosted by David Letterman, had a 33-year run before ending Thursday night.
Reporter Steve Futterman was there to talk with fans at the final taping.
Editor’s note: An earlier version of this story incorrectly named Randy Newman, Willie Nelson and Cyndi Lauper as musical guests on the last episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” The guests were Elvis Costello and Paul McCartney.
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