Fans Reflect on Stephen Colbert and The Legacy of ‘The Late Show’ ^45.8%

The New York Times - By Meg Felling - 5/21/2026, 11:38 PM

Pessimism Bias 20.8% - Negativity Bias 19.8% - Halo Effect 19.8%

Outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan, fans shared their thoughts on the legacy of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as the late-night program prepares to tape its final episode. “I think he’s a genius and he’s going to be totally missed, and I would have really done anything to be here today.” “I’m just a big fan of his... more