CBS swiftly backtracked on the copyright threats after Colbert’s surprise episode was shared online by third-party sites

The former CBS late night host returned to Michigan’s public access show, “Only in Monroe,” on Friday night, following an appearance 11 years prior.

"It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV, so I am grateful to be able to be here," the comedian said.

"It’s been an excruciating 23 hours without being on TV, so I am grateful to be able to be here," the comedian said.

A day after his last episode of “The Late Show” on CBS, Colbert found his way back to a television hosting gig for one night.

Stephen Colbert returned to TV just one day after his CBS finale with a surprise appearance on a Michigan public access show.

After a CBS farewell watched by millions, the host popped up on a Michigan public access show watched by hundreds

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CBS swiftly backtracked on the copyright threats after Colbert’s surprise episode was shared online by third-party sites

The network’s decision comes after online criticism about the copyright threats, just days after Stephen Colbert’s final episode of “The Late Show” last week.

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