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Colbert's Late Show Wins Final Emmy
15 Sep
Summary
- The Late Show won the Outstanding Variety Series Emmy award.
- This marks the second consecutive and final win for the show.
- Colbert thanked his writing staff and acknowledged the show's incubator role.
Stephen Colbert's The Late Show has received a posthumous Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series, a significant recognition that came four months after its conclusion on CBS. This marks the second consecutive year the series has secured this prestigious award, this time triumphing over strong contenders including The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Saturday Night Live, and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. The show also earned accolades for Outstanding Short Form Comedy, Drama Or Variety Series and Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series at the recent Creative Arts Emmy events.
Accepting the award, Colbert acknowledged the immense effort of the more than 200 individuals who contributed to the show over its 11-year run. He particularly emphasized the role of late-night programs as vital training grounds for young professionals, fostering collaboration and deadline-driven work essential for the future of the television business. Colbert also humorously reflected on his extensive history of interviewing guests, expressing gratitude to those who appeared on his program over the past two decades.
