Stephen Colbert, Late Show and Michigan talk
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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.
The comedian quickly bounced back in a public access show that featured guest appearances from Jeff Daniels, Jack White, Eminem, and more.
"It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV, so I am grateful to be able to be here," the comedian said.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance on a Monroe County public access television station Friday with Jack White and Eminem.
Just 24 hours after his CBS finale, Stephen Colbert did an hour of Michigan public access TV, with Jack White, Jeff Daniels and a Byron Allen FaceTime.
Nobody’s going to claim that a one-off ratings bump driven by mourning TV viewers tuning in to see which stops Colbert pulled out as he charmingly burnt the whole thi