Stephen Colbert will host his final episode of CBS's The Late Show on Thursday night, bringing an 11-season run to a close.
The show marks the end of a 33-year franchise for the network.
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The contents of the finale remain under wraps as the production team wraps up months of preparation, according to The Associated Press.
CBS announced the cancellation last summer, citing economic reasons. The decision came despite Colbert maintaining his position as the ratings leader in late-night television.
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Speculation Over External Pressures
Substantial skepticism remains about whether the program's conclusion was influenced by external pressures.
The network decided to shutter the show after a $16 million settlement by parent company Paramount over a lawsuit regarding a 60 Minutes interview.
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That settlement occurred while Paramount awaited federal approval for its pending sale to Skydance Media.
