Colbert Reveals 'Late Show' Debut 'Almost Didn't Get On The Air'
One of the biggest late night debuts in television history nearly became one of the biggest duds.
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One of the biggest late night debuts in television history nearly became one of the biggest duds.
Thunderous cheers and chants greeted Stephen Colbert as he made his debut Tuesday night as the host of CBS' "Late Show."
It's the dawn of a new era in late-night television as Stephen Colbert makes his big debut as host of "The Late Show."
Christian Blauvelt, deputy culture editor at BBC.com, stopped by the CBS2 studios to offer some insight.
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" premieres on Tuesday, Sept. 8. But Colbert made sure he consulted his predecessor, David Letterman, for some advice first.
The comedian hasn't been in front of an audience for months, but he has had plenty to do to keep from getting bored.
For close to a decade Colbert was best known for playing a faux pundit on Comedy Central's 'Colbert Report.'
"Late Show" host Stephen Colbert will lend his voice to the Waze traffic app through Sept. 22, the app announced Tuesday.
Of particular interest is what appears to be a collaborative performance by Run The Jewels and TV On The Radio.
Stephen Colbert will open big when he begins his run as host of CBS' "The Late Show'' on Sept. 8, with previously announced guests George Clooney and Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush.
Colbert is taking over for David Letterman who hosted the late night show for 33 years
George Clooney will be the first guest on the "Late Show" with Stephen Colbert on September 8.
In a little over a month, Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" will premiere on CBS.
Confidence is key for any late-night television host, and Colbert's new song shows he's got plenty. Listen and see if you agree.
A jazz man is running the band.
He launched the show's new website, ColbertLateShow.com, and accounts on various social media outlets on Wednesday as well as an app for Apple mobile devices.
From Mark Ronson to Weird Al, here's who we think should take the reins.
"I have nine months to make a show, just like a baby. So first, I should find out how you make a baby," said Colbert.
The late show host will retire next year after more than two decades on the air.
Host Stephen Colbert is signing off after nine years of playing a conservative talk show host.
Entertainment and pop culture had quite a few notable moments in 2014, and as the year winds down, some things require a second look.
David Letterman will host his final broadcast of the "Late Show" on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Singer Al Green, Actor and Filmmaker Tom Hanks, Ballerina Patricia McBride, Singer-Songwriter Sting and Comedienne Lily Tomlin Are the Honorees for the 37th Anniversary of This Acclaimed Annual Special
Stephen Colbert will host "The 37th Annual Kennedy Center Honors."
Good news New York! Late Show with Stephen Colbert isn't going anywhere.
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
The New Jersey murder case was a mystery for decades until his accused killer became a born-again Christian and confessed the crime to Georgia police, authorities said.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
According to air traffic control audio, security came to inspect the aircraft after someone named their Bluetooth device a "certain four-letter word."
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
The fire on 40th Street in Sunnyside left one man dead and another fighting for his life, the New York City Fire Department said.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Monday brought another challenging morning commute for NJ Transit riders. It's a result of Friday's fire in one of the Hudson River Tunnels.
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
Late Saturday, Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced he would be enacting a curfew outside Delaney Hall moving forward.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
A man was stabbed to death in a Massapequa home on Long Island Monday morning, Nassau County police said.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
Supporters of a proposal for a fifth firefighter on FDNY engines will rally to get the Mamdani administration to reverse cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
Senate Democrats are launching a coordinated effort to kill the Trump administration's $1.7+ billion "anti-weaponization" fund.
Zohran Mamdani on Sunday became the first New York City mayor in recent memory not to attend the Israel Day Parade.
Rep. Nydia Velázquez's decision to retire from Congress has sparked one of the top Democratic primaries in the five boroughs, pitting progressives against democratic socialists.
Protesters and New Jersey State Police clashed again Sunday night near Delaney Hall, despite a 9 p.m. curfew imposed by Newark Mayor Ras Baraka.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Odell Beckham Jr., 33, is returning to the New York Giants.
Nearly a week after clinching their first NBA Finals berth since 1999, the Knicks were at last able to practice Sunday while knowing who they were practicing for,
A referee at a Franklin Township flag football game choked a coach after a call on the field escalated Sunday, police said.
Juan Soto hit a grand slam, Carson Benge launched his first leadoff homer and the Mets routed the Marlins 10-1 on Sunday to finish a three-game sweep.
Ben Rice had two extra-base hits and four RBIs in a 13-run third inning that was the biggest for the New York Yankees in 21 years, carrying them to a 13-8 victory over the Athletics.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
New York's first phone-free school year paid off, according to a statewide survey of teachers.
SNAP recipients between ages 18 and 64 who do not have any dependents are now required to document at least 80 hours of work per month.
Repairs were still being made Monday morning, which meant 30 minute NJ Transit delays in and out of New York City's Penn Station. Delays had initially been up to 60 minutes. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The area reopened around 6 a.m. after the 9 p.m. curfew was imposed for the first time Sunday night. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
