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Brian Cox (Extended Cut) | A Leak Of Their Own Apr 11, 2023

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Leaks of government intelligence reports have created a full-blown international crisis, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas appears compromised by decades of undisclosed luxury gifts from a Hitler-loving GOP donor, and the Republican-led legislature in Tennessee claims race played no factor in the expulsion of two Black lawmakers. “Succession” star Brian Cox looks back at four seasons of playing the Logan family patriarch, a character he believes is "one of the greatest roles of all time." “Succession” airs Sundays on HBO.

"FBI: Most Wanted" Star Dylan McDermott Apr 10, 2023

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“Three shows, three hours, and I dare you to take three breaths.” This is how celebrated actor Dylan McDermott set up the plot line that was bringing together all three of CBS’s hit “FBI” dramas for one landmark global crossover event, streaming now on Paramount Plus.

Meanwhile… Beer Train Derails | Michigan’s Costco Baby Apr 09, 2023

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Meanwhile… A train derailed spilling cases of Coors Light into a river, a man was tackled at a baseball game after proposing to his girlfriend in the outfield, and a baby was delivered in Costco parking lot in Michigan.

Jodie Comer (Extended Cut) Apr 08, 2023

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No one was more excited for actor Jodie Comer’s big win at the Olivier Awards than her parents, who attended the afterparty and even got a free meal after bringing her trophy home to Liverpool. Previews for her new one-woman show on Broadway, “Prima Facie,” start April 11th at The Golden Theater.

First Drafts: Easter 2023 with Evie McGee Colbert Apr 07, 2023

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Evie McGee Colbert stops by to help Stephen find the perfect Easter greeting card. Now you can order your very own set of First Drafts cards, with pairs of cards for six different holidays! Go to http://www.colbertlateshow.com/firstdrafts to pick up your set today. All Late Show proceeds go to benefit World Central Kitchen.

NASA's Artemis II Astronauts (Extended Cut) | Mar-Illegal Apr 06, 2023

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Republican supporters made grand entrances at the former president’s grievance-filled speech at Mar-a-Lago following his arrest, and Stephen can’t get enough of the trailer NASA released to introduce the crew of the Artemis II moon mission. The crew of NASA’s Artemis II moon mission, Victor Glover, Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen, join Stephen Colbert to discuss how they’re preparing for their mission, and why they have their sights set on Mars as the next frontier for human exploration.

Lin-Manuel Miranda & John Kander (Extended Cut) | Bail To The Chief Apr 05, 2023

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It was an historic day today in New York City as the former president of the United States was arraigned in a courthouse downtown and charged with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, while his friend Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene sought to compare him to other historical figures who have been arrested. Next, Stephen is joined by theater legends John Kander and Lin-Manuel Miranda who talk about the 1977 Martin Scorcese film, “New York, New York,” and what happened when Robert DeNiro gave notes to Kander on one of the film’s big musical numbers; and the iconic broadway duo talk about their writing process, which unfolds with ease each time they start a new project, despite the significant age gap between them. Kander and Miranda’s new show, “New York, New York,” is playing now at Broadway’s St. James Theater.

EXTENDED CUT: Stephen A. Smith, "Ted Lasso" Cast | Arraign In The Forecast Apr 04, 2023

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The “Ted Lasso” Cast gave Stephen a pep talk before tonight's show, and Colbert covers everything we know so far about the former president's indictment and upcoming arraignment in New York City in this podcast exclusive extended monologue. And whether you love to agree with him, or love to argue with him, there’s a lot to love in this podcast-extended interview with Stephen A. Smith, the star of ESPN’s “First Take” and author of the new book, “Straight Shooter,” which is available everywhere now.

Sean Hayes Apr 03, 2023

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"SmartLess" co-host Sean Hayes shares stories about Oscar Levant, the man whose life inspired Sean’s new Broadway play, “Good Night, Oscar.” Previews of the play begin this week and keep an eye out for Sean’s new book, “Time Out,” which comes out in May.

Meanwhile… Mammoth Meatballs | Crabs Are People Apr 02, 2023

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Meanwhile… Scientists grew meatballs from woolly mammoth DNA, researchers have determined there’s no way to equitably split the filling in an Oreo cookie, PETA is urging people to start respecting crabs, and ramen lovers have a new flavor that’s perfect for breakfast.

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