As Stephen Colbert signs off May 21, his exit closes a 33-year CBS franchise—and marks the end of one late-night era built on ritual, the desk and the band

TOI correspondent from Washington: American late-night television, that unique, risque institution where presidents are mocked, celebrities flattered and the audience applauds on…

From celebrity guests to the last episode, here’s what’s ahead as CBS’ long-running “The Late Show” comes to an end.

Stephen Colbert’s long run on “The Late Show” ends as he appears behind his CBS desk for the final time