CBS filed copyright notices against Colbert's viral "Only in Monroe" comeback. It backfired.
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CBS filed copyright notices against Colbert's viral "Only in Monroe" comeback. It backfired.
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May 27, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
Stephen Colbert says goodbye to "The Late Show" as Trump continues to "trash" the former host. (Scott Kowalchyk via CBS Broadcasting)
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The longtime host ended his show on a largely joyful note.
