The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
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Talk
Comedy
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Guest Schedule
Talk show host John Oliver chats with Stephen and then participates in “Late Show Home Shopping.”
Mark Ruffalo discusses his role as a relentless detective in the L.A. set heist thriller Crime 101, Father James Martin shares his memoir Work in Progress which follows his humorous journey through various jobs, from busboy to priest, and shows small but important life lessons.
A conversation with the iconic actor Ian McKellen, is followed by a performance by American folk trio I’m With Her, plus, a special appearance by Laura Benanti.
Interview with and performance by Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist James Taylor. Also, a Valentine’s Day “First Drafts” with Evie McGee Colbert.
Rebroadcast: Emmy-winner Amanda Seyfried talks about the influential Shaker firebrand she portrays in The Testament of Ann Lee, and then an interview with and performance by Yo-Yo Ma.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, February 4
Ian McKellen; I'm With Her; Laura Benanti New
Season 11 • Episode 71
Actor Ian McKellen; I'm With Her performs; special appearance by Laura Benanti.
Thursday, February 5
James Taylor; Evie McGee Colbert New
Season 11 • Episode 72
James Taylor talks and performs; Valentine's Day First Drafts with Evie McGee Colbert.
Friday, February 6
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Monday, February 9 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Tuesday, February 10 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Wednesday, February 11 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Thursday, February 12 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Friday, February 13
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Monday, February 16 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Tuesday, February 17 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Wednesday, February 18 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Thursday, February 19 New
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
Friday, February 20
The comic interviews guests and introduces musical performances.
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