Colbert’s “pissed off” predecessor returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater to mock CBS/Paramount for giving him the ax and toss furniture off the roof.

Kimmel drew laughs from Colbert and other late-night colleagues after he used the CBS appearance to take a swipe at the network’s parent company.

The TV hosts’ decision shows support for Colbert ahead of his last episode on May 21.

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Late-night television is currently in the ICU of the TV world, and it’s doubtful whether it’ll make it out alive.

David Letterman returned to the \