The Final “Late Show” Performance

Last night saw the end of The Late Show. After 33 years, CBS bowed down to political pressure from a thin-skinned fascist and decided to pull the plug on their venerable series, first started by David Letterman in 1993 and continued by Stephen Colbert in 2015. It’s a sad state of affairs but Colbert decided not to go out that way. A person who has always proven capable of wringing joy from every tragic circumstance thrust his way, Colbert went out on a high note with some guests - including Jon Batiste, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, and the entire audience.

Or, as the summary states:

"The Late Show" signs off with two powerful musical performances back-to-back, beginning with the quartet of Stephen Colbert, Louis Cato, Jon Batiste and Elvis Costello performing Costello's 1977 tune, "Jump Up." As that song ends, the foursome are joined by Paul McCartney and The Great Big Joy Machine for a once-in-a-lifetime rendition of The Beatles' "Hello Goodbye," which ends with a giant singalong featuring the entire staff of "The Late Show."

Aloha, Colbert and company.

And eat shit, CBS.