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Stephen Colbert’s Late Show Premiere Date Set

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 8: Host Stephen Colbert appears during the
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Late Show With Stephen Colbert will premiere Tuesday, September 8, CBS announced today. That might seem like a ways away, but time flies when you’re taking over for an icon of American comedy. For those building timelines, David Letterman announced his retirement on April 3 of last year, and Colbert was named as his successor a week later; the Report wrapped up on December 18, 2014; and Letterman’s last show will air Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Presumably, we’ll spend the summer between Letterman’s farewell and Colbert’s debut in utter spiritual turmoil.

Colbert’s Late Show Will Premiere September 8