The Late Show With Stephen Colbert
Guest Schedule
Keanu Reeves announces the release of his novel The Book of Elsewhere, followed by a performance from country-folk musician Charles Wesley Godwin.
BAFTA Award-winning Matthew Macfadyen talks about his role as Mr. Paradox in Deadpool & Wolverine and Jon M. Chu discusses directing Wicked and his memoir Viewfinder.
Melinda French Gates explains her commitment to people and organizations working to support women and girls around the world. Saoirse-Monica Jackson talks about the historical comedy series The Decameron.
Guesting is comedian Kevin Hart who talks about his crime-drama series Fight Night: The Million Dollar Heist. Andrew Bird sits in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.
Rebroadcast: Michael Douglas explains what motivated him to get involved in the America’s Burning and the anchor of NewsNight tells what it was like to cover President Biden’s epic failure at the first debate.
Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, July 25
Kevin Hart; Erica Rhodes; Andrew Bird New
Season 9 • Episode 122
Comic Kevin Hart; comic Erica Rhodes; Andrew Bird sits in with Louis Cato and the Late Show Band.
Friday, July 26
Michael Douglas; Abby Phillip; Antony Starr; Chace Crawford; Colby Minifie
Season 9 • Episode 111
Actor Michael Douglas; Abby Phillip; "Rescue Dog Rescue" with Antony Starr and Chace Crawford.
Monday, July 29
Seth Meyers; Omar Apollo
Season 9 • Episode 105
TV host Seth Meyers; Omar Apollo performs.
Tuesday, July 30
Gretchen Whitmer; Martha Stewart
Season 9 • Episode 113
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer; cooking demo with Martha Stewart.
Wednesday, July 31
Jude Law; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Season 9 • Episode 106
Actor Jude Law; Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats perform.
Thursday, August 1
Glen Powell; Charlamagne Tha God
Season 9 • Episode 117
Actor Glen Powell; radio and TV personality Charlamagne Tha God.
Friday, August 2
Keanu Reeves; Charles Wesley Godwin
Season 9 • Episode 119
Actor Keanu Reeves; Charles Wesley Godwin performs.
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Matt Roush says...
Never one to miss an opportunity for topical humor, two of the most politically driven late-night comedy shows go live each night of the GOP Convention. The Daily Show’s irreverent news team will be on location in Milwaukee for special reports, while The Late Show with Stephen Colbert stays in New York, with first-night guests including former Rep. Adam Kinzinger. [Update: Comedy Central canceled their Monday Milwaukee plans in the wake of Saturday’s shooting in Pennsylvania.]
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