The Late Show with Stephen Colbert received the Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series on Monday, marking the final recognition for the program before its cancellation. During his acceptance speech, host Stephen Colbert used the platform to advocate for his former colleagues, highlighting that members of his writing staff contributed to the Emmy ceremony itself.
Colbert emphasized the value of late-night television as a training ground for entertainment professionals, noting that these shows employ numerous crew members who develop essential skills in collaborative, deadline-driven environments. He made a direct appeal to industry decision-makers, encouraging them to hire his displaced staff members and assuring them that doing so would enhance their productions.
CBS ended The Late Show earlier this year following more than three decades on air, leaving hundreds of employees to seek new positions. The program’s final episode aired in May, creating significant disruption for the production team. In his remarks, Colbert also expressed gratitude to the show’s audience and its many celebrity guests over the years, before delivering an emotional tribute to his wife, whom he credited as his most important supporter throughout his career.
The cancellation came shortly after Colbert publicly criticized Paramount, the parent company of CBS, regarding a settlement with President Donald Trump connected to a planned merger with Skydance Media. Company executives characterized the decision as financially motivated and unrelated to other matters.
Originally reported by Mashable →
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