Stephen Colbert drew attention to CBS’ controversial decision to end his long-running “Late Show” during an appearance at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards.
While presenting during the ceremony Sunday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, Colbert teasingly whipped out a vintage headshot while quipping about looking for a new job.
As the audience repeatedly chanted his name as he hit the stage to present the award for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, Colbert said, “While I have your attention: Is anyone hiring? Because I got 200 very well-qualified candidates with me here tonight who will be available in June.”
“I also brought my own resume here tonight. I haven’t had a chance to update my headshot in a bit, but I think it still works.”
Colbert, who won an Emmy for talk series later in the show, then handed his resume to Emmy nominee Harrison Ford, who was in the audience, and asked him to give it to director Steven Spielberg.
