Host Stephen Colbert receives a standing ovation during Thursday night's Late Show finale.
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With a dash of sci-fi, Colbert ended his CBS late-night show with a powerful musical sendoff featuring Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello and Jon Batiste.
Host Stephen Colbert receives a standing ovation during Thursday night's Late Show finale.
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