Is Stephen Colbert New Tonight? Why is the Late Show with Stephen Colbert Not New this Week?
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Updated Apr 24, 2024
Is Stephen Colbert New Tonight?
No, There will be no new episodes of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert airing tonight. This week, CBS is showing reruns of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert every night. That means Stephen Colbert won't be hosting any new episodes from Monday, April 22, to Friday, April 26. But if you usually watch The Late Show at 11:35 pm ET/PT, you can still catch it at the same time, it's just going to be older episodes instead of new ones.
If you want to watch old episodes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert but don't want to stay up late, you can watch them anytime on Paramount Plus. Just sign up for a subscription, and you'll have access to the show whenever you want. We don't know yet when The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be back with new episodes. Usually, CBS announces the schedule for the next week's shows on Thursday or Friday. We'll watch for that later this week and let you know.
About The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is a comedy talk show hosted by Stephen Colbert. It started in 2015 and is filmed at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. You can watch it weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on CBS, just like other late-night shows.
Stephen Colbert became the new host of The Late Show in April 2014, taking over from David Letterman. Before that, Colbert hosted The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, where he played a character named Stephen Colbert who poked fun at conservative pundits. The Late Show now focuses more on talking about and making fun of current events, especially in U.S. politics.
As of 2023, The Late Show has been the most-watched late-night talk show in the U.S. for seven seasons in a row. This is the longest winning streak in the show's history compared to its competitors. Since 2019, it has had more viewers in the key demographic than The Tonight Show.
Who is Stephen Colbert?
Stephen Colbert is an American comedian, writer, and TV host. He's famous for hosting The Colbert Report on Comedy Central from 2005 to 2014, and now The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS since 2015. Colbert originally wanted to be a serious actor but got into comedy while at Northwestern University. He worked with comedians like Steve Carell and Amy Sedaris on shows like Strangers with Candy. One of his notable roles was playing a closeted gay history teacher on that show.
He became well-known as a correspondent on The Daily Show before hosting his own show, The Colbert Report, in 2005. Like The Daily Show, The Colbert Report was a parody of political talk shows, and Colbert played a funny version of conservative pundits. His performance at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2006 made his show even more popular. After ending The Colbert Report, he took over as host of The Late Show on CBS. He's won several awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards and Grammy Awards, and his book I Am America (And So Can You!) was a bestseller.
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| Name | Stephen Colbert |
| Birth name | Stephen Tyrone Colbert |
| Born | May 13, 1964 |
| Born Place | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Age | 59 |
| Medium | Television, theater, film, books |
| Education | Northwestern University (BA) |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Spouse | Evelyn McGee (married 1993) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | James William Colbert Jr. (father) |
| Relative(s) | Elizabeth Colbert Busch (sister) |
Stephen Colbert Early Life
Stephen Colbert was born in Washington, D.C., and grew up in a big Catholic family in Maryland and South Carolina. His dad was a doctor, and his mom stayed home to take care of the kids. Colbert's parents taught him to think for himself and be curious about the world. Even though they were Catholic, they were open-minded and liked to read and think about different ideas. Colbert was a lively kid who noticed stereotypes on TV and learned to imitate news anchors to avoid being seen as less smart because of where he was from.
After a tragic plane crash took his dad and brothers when he was young, Colbert's family moved, and he struggled to make friends. He found solace in reading books, especially fantasy novels like J.R.R. Tolkien's, and playing Dungeons & Dragons, which he saw as acting practice.
Stephen Colbert went to Porter-Gaud School in Charleston, where he acted in plays and wrote for the school newspaper. He wasn't very interested in his studies but enjoyed being involved in school activities. When he was younger, he wanted to study marine biology but couldn't because of ear damage from surgery. He eventually went to Hampden-Sydney College to study philosophy and later transferred to Northwestern University to focus on acting. He graduated from Northwestern in 1986.
Stephen Colbert Marital Life
Stephen Colbert has been married to Evelyn "Evie" McGee-Colbert since 1993. Evie is the daughter of Joseph McGee, a well-known civil litigator in Charleston. She appeared with Stephen in an episode of Strangers with Candy and had small roles in the series pilot and film. Evie met Jon Stewart before she met Stephen in 1990 at a festival in Charleston, where they instantly clicked. They realized they had grown up together and shared many friends. The couple has three children and lives in Montclair, New Jersey.
Stephen Colbert Net Worth
Stephen Colbert Net Worth is $75 million. He earns income primarily as a television host and comedian. His main sources of income come from hosting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS and from other media projects, such as acting roles and book sales.
