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Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Star-Studded Farewell

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Star-Studded Farewell

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Star-Studded Farewell

Stephen Colbert's Final 'The Late Show' Features Star-Studded Guest Lineup Including Paul McCartney

Stephen Colbert's Final 'The Late Show' Features Star-Studded Guest Lineup Including Paul McCartney

Stephen Colbert's Final 'The Late Show' Features Star-Studded Guest Lineup Including Paul McCartney

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'The Late Show' in ambitious final show

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'The Late Show' in ambitious final show

Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' “The Late Show” with a memorable night

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'Late Show' with Paul McCartney's Performance at Ed Sullivan Theater

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'Late Show' with Paul McCartney's Performance at Ed Sullivan Theater

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'Late Show' with Paul McCartney's Performance at Ed Sullivan Theater

Stephen Colbert's Final 'Late Show' Monologue Interrupted by Celebrities

Stephen Colbert's Final 'Late Show' Monologue Interrupted by Celebrities

Stephen Colbert's Final 'Late Show' Monologue Interrupted by Celebrities

Paul McCartney Joins Stephen Colbert for 'The Late Show' Finale Performance

Paul McCartney Joins Stephen Colbert for 'The Late Show' Finale Performance

Paul McCartney Joins Stephen Colbert for 'The Late Show' Finale Performance

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Star-Studded Finale

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Star-Studded Finale

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Star-Studded Finale

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'

Paul McCartney helps Stephen Colbert say goodbye to 'Late Show'

By Alicia Powell and Lisa Richwine NEW YORK, May 21 (Reuters) - Comedian Stephen Colbert signed off from his late-night talk show on Thursday after 11 seasons with a sentimental chat with Beatles musician Paul McCartney and pointed jokes about his forced departure from CBS.

All Stephen Colbert's final guests, including Paul McCartney surprise

All Stephen Colbert's final guests, including Paul McCartney surprise

It was a starry night for Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" finale. Here's who showed up to the last episode along with Ryan Reynolds, Paul Rudd and more.

See Stephen Colbert's emotional final message to 'Late Show' viewers

See Stephen Colbert's emotional final message to 'Late Show' viewers

Stephen Colbert opened "The Late Show" one last time from New York's famed Ed Sullivan Theater on May 21. See what he said in his monologue.

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Unique Farewell Episodes

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Unique Farewell Episodes

Stephen Colbert Concludes 'The Late Show' with Unique Farewell Episodes

Stephen Colbert Reflects on 'The Late Show' Cancellation and Its Impact on His Life

Stephen Colbert Reflects on 'The Late Show' Cancellation and Its Impact on His Life

Stephen Colbert Reflects on 'The Late Show' Cancellation and Its Impact on His Life