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Stephen Colbert says farewell to "The Late Show" in heartfelt finale

Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

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According to CBS News’s source item, Stephen Colbert says farewell to “The Late Show” in heartfelt finale, Stephen Colbert hosted “The Late Show” for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.

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