Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Bryan Cranston and Tig Notaro were among the guests to see off both host and talk show in an 80-minute finale

There may be a day again when TV executives have the backbone to support a show like Colbert’s. But The Late Show will be gone.

Stephen Colbert has wrapped up his final broadcast of CBS' “The Late Show” with a memorable night. Paul McCartney joined him on stage for a lively performance of "Hello, Goodbye."

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

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

"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.

Letterman, 79, hosted the show from its inception in 1993 until 2015.

The Late Show aired its final episode on Thursday, bringing an end to Stephen Colbert’s decade-long run as host and the show’s 32-year run as CBS’s premier late-night talk show.

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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.

The special guests on the final 'Late Show with Stephen Colbert' included a Beatle, Jon Stewart, Ryan Reynolds, Tig Notaro, Paul Rudd and more.

Stephen Colbert is officially signing off and ending his 11-year run on \

'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' ended with Paul McCartney turning out the lights off at the Ed Sullivan Theater, following a 'Hello Goodbye' singalong.

The long-running CBS late night franchise came to an end with what the host called a "normal" broadcast, but the surreal, Easter egg-filled program was stuffed with bold-faced…

Colbert's last episode on "The Late Show" featured celebrity cameos, shots fired at CBS, and a Paul McCartney-sung farewell song.

NEW YORK: Stephen Colbert chatted with Paul McCartney and joined him on stage for a raucous performance of “Hello, Goodbye” on the final broadcast of CBS’ “The Late Show” on…

'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' took its final bow on Thursday with a performance from Paul McCartney, Elvis Costello, Jon Batiste, and more.

The final episode of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' with Paul McCartney as his last guest, was a letdown.

CBS and Paramount announced show’s controversial cancellation last year

The top-rated host signs off from CBS with a defiant farewell following a politically charged corporate axing.

Stephen Colbert signs off from ‘The Late Show’ with Paul McCartney, star cameos and sharp jabs at CBS and Donald Trump in a politically charged finale.