The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced names, with one key exception.

After more than 3,000 episodes of television stretched over 20 years and two TV networks, this critic believes Stephen Colbert's greatest legacy as a host and performer comes down to a single word. And now,

Michael Stipe appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert last night. In a rare televised appearance, the iconic singer-songwriter and former R.E.M. frontman reflected on his progress on his long-awaited debut solo album, which he said will arrive by ...

A look back at Stephen Colbert's most partisan moments as "The Late Show" host from dancing with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to starring at a Biden fundraiser.

Colbert created television where grief could appear without being treated as an anomaly, writes Rebecca Soffer.