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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
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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.  
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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
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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
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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
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Bruce Springsteen Sings a Rallying Cry as Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Ends

Bruce Springsteen Sings a Rallying Cry as Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Ends

The musician performed his protest track, “Streets of Minneapolis," on the eve of the show's final episode
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Jon Stewart Criticizes CBS on Colbert's 'Late Show' Finale

Jon Stewart Criticizes CBS on Colbert's 'Late Show' Finale

Jon Stewart Criticizes CBS on Colbert's 'Late Show' Finale
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Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell in Final Episode of 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell in Final Episode of 'The Late Show'

Stephen Colbert Bids Farewell in Final Episode of 'The Late Show'
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Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes CBS Over Stephen Colbert's Show Cancellation, Urges Viewers to Boycott Network

Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes CBS Over Stephen Colbert's Show Cancellation, Urges Viewers to Boycott Network

Jimmy Kimmel Criticizes CBS Over Stephen Colbert's Show Cancellation, Urges Viewers to Boycott Network
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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
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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.
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Stephen Colbert Helps David Byrne Burn Down the House on ‘The Late Show’

Stephen Colbert Helps David Byrne Burn Down the House on ‘The Late Show’

Bryne marks one of the final musical guests on the late-night series ahead of its finale on May 21