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Colbert & Letterman's Rooftop Rampage!
15 May
Summary
- David Letterman and Stephen Colbert destroyed CBS property from a rooftop.
- The Late Show franchise will end, with Colbert's final episode on May 21.
- Letterman believes the show's cancellation is not purely financial.
David Letterman made a surprise appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, sharing nostalgic moments and engaging in playful banter. The pair then proceeded to the Ed Sullivan Theater roof to ceremonially destroy CBS property, including Colbert's desk chair and guest sofas.
This act preceded the final week of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, which CBS announced would end its run in May 2026. Colbert's last broadcast is scheduled for May 21.
CBS cited "financial" reasons for retiring the franchise, stating Stephen Colbert was irreplaceable. However, Letterman publicly disagreed, asserting in an interview that network buyers were untruthful about the cancellation's motivations, labeling them "lying weasels."
