The Last Laugh: Stephen Colbert's Departure from 'The Late Show' Stephen Colbert's career has been a defining force in late night television for nearly two decades.
From his satirical take on politics as a correspondent on The Daily Show to becoming the host of his own eponymous program, The Colbert Report , and eventually taking over as host of The Late Show after David Letterman's retirement, Colbert has consistently pushed the boundaries of comedy and commentary.
His tenure on The Late Show began in 2015 with a promise to be "the opposite" of his previous show.