Stephen Colbert Shifts to Michigan Public Access TV After Late Show Finale
Stephen Colbert concluded his 11-year run on CBS's "The Late Show" with a record-breaking finale, and the next day debuted as host of the Michigan public-access program "Only in Monroe. " The Daily Beast reported that fellow late-night host Jimmy Kimmel publicly condemned CBS for canceling the show and urged viewers to boycott the network. Yahoo noted that Colbert's final episode aired that night, marking the end of the series' 11-season tenure. The Hollywood Reporter added that the episode featured Paul McCartney and other high-profile guests, underscoring the star-studded nature of the send-off.
Deadline and Variety both said the broadcast attracted 6. 74 million viewers, the highest weeknight rating in the program's history. NBC News confirmed that on the following day Colbert began hosting "Only in Monroe," a locally produced public-access show in Monroe, Michigan.
