Stephen Colbert’s long-running CBS talk show has claimed the Emmy for outstanding variety series, marking a significant achievement for the program in its final season, which concluded in May. The honor comes after the network announced the cancellation of “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert,” despite the program’s position as the top-rated late-night talk show at the time of its conclusion.
During his acceptance speech, Colbert expressed gratitude to the numerous guests who appeared on the program over its 21-year tenure. He also took the opportunity to highlight his talented production team, specifically encouraging other networks and production companies to hire members of his crew. Colbert emphasized that his staff represents a valuable resource for the entertainment industry, having served as a training ground for emerging professionals learning to work under deadline pressure and collaborate effectively.
This latest Emmy win adds to the show’s recent success at the awards ceremony. “The Late Show” has already secured four additional Emmy awards during this year’s ceremony, including honors for writing, directing, technical direction, and lighting design. The variety series category operated under new voting rules this year, requiring shows to achieve at least a 90 percent approval rating from voters to win. “The Late Show” emerged as the sole winner in the newly restructured category, which merged previously separate talk series and scripted variety competitions.
Originally reported by Variety →
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