After a third of a century, The Late Show is coming to a close this month. Tuesday’s (May 5) new episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert marks the beginning of the end, as former President Barack Obama will make his final appearance on CBS’s late-night favorite — one of many lasts to come for the late-night series, no doubt.
So when exactly does The Late Show sign off for the last time? And what can fans expect from this final stretch?
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