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Colbert's Late Show Wins Final Emmy!
15 Sep
Summary
- The Late Show won its final Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series.
- Colbert's former writing staff penned jokes for the ceremony.
- The show had a strong showing at the Creative Arts Emmy event.
Stephen Colbert's "The Late Show" received a posthumous Emmy award for Outstanding Variety Series, four months after its conclusion on CBS. This marks the show's second consecutive win in the category, triumphing over strong contenders like "The Daily Show" and "Saturday Night Live."
Colbert humorously noted that his show's former writing staff was responsible for the comedy at the Mariska Hargitay-hosted ceremony, making them available for hire. He also acknowledged the extensive team behind the show, highlighting its role as an incubator for young talent in the industry.
Previously, "The Late Show" also achieved success at the Creative Arts Emmy event, securing an award for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series and another for Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series, alongside a win for picture editing.
The voting process for the Outstanding Variety Series category was unique this year, allowing all nominated shows to potentially win if they achieved a high enough voter threshold.
