We'll see Stephen Colbert again, but his broadcast exit closes out David Letterman's absurdist TV legacy
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We'll see Stephen Colbert again, but his broadcast exit closes out David Letterman's absurdist TV legacy
Senior Culture Critic
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May 21, 2026 12:00PM (EDT)
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