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Colbert's Late Show Wins Big Post-Cancellation
1 Mar
Summary
- The Late Show with Stephen Colbert recently won a PGA Award.
- This marks the show's first win in the Live Entertainment category.
- The show has received multiple major awards since its cancellation.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has recently been honored with the 2026 PGA Award for Outstanding Producer of Live Entertainment, Variety, Sketch, Standup & Talk Television. This marks a significant first-time win for the show in this competitive category, adding to its accolades.
This prestigious award comes after the show received nominations in this category for seven of the past eight years. The win signifies a notable upward trend in industry recognition for the program.
Since its cancellation was announced, The Late Show has garnered substantial awards, including two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2025 for Outstanding Talk Series and Outstanding Directing, along with a 2025 OFTA TV Award for Best Variety or Sketch Series. These accolades underscore the show's critical acclaim.
Stephen Colbert's final episode is scheduled for May 21, 2026. New episodes continue to air weeknights on CBS at 11:35 p.m. ET and stream the next day on Paramount+.
