14 MARCH 2026.
At long last. Our national nightmare is over.
After nearly a decade behind the desk, Stephen Colbert’s run on The Late Show appears to be entering what many are calling the long goodbye. Colbert took over the CBS franchise in 2015 following the retirement of David Letterman, inheriting one of the most recognizable seats in television.
His tenure reshaped the show. In its early years Colbert leaned heavily into political satire, particularly during the turbulent political climate of the late 2010s. Those monologues helped boost ratings and cemented his role as a central figure in modern late night television.
But the landscape around him has changed dramatically. Traditional late night television faces declining audiences as viewers increasingly consume short clips through streaming platforms and social media instead of sitting through full broadcasts. The format that once dominated nighttime television is no longer the cultural powerhouse it once was.
Colbert’s career, of course, stretches far beyond The Late Show. He first rose to national prominence on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and later created The Colbert Report, where he played a satirical cable news host that became a pop culture phenomenon. That character helped define an era of political comedy.
Now, as whispers of an eventual exit grow louder, the conversation is shifting toward legacy. Whenever Colbert finally signs off, he will close a chapter in a broadcast tradition that began long before him and may never quite look the same again.
Stephen Colbert’s Long ‘Late Show’ Goodbye Has Gone From Resistance to Ego Trip
John Lithgow, Bette Midler, Jimmy Fallon have all performed songs or poems for Colbert
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When Charlie Musselwhite picks up a harmonica the result is pure blues history. His tune “Finger Lickin’ Good” lives up to the name with a greasy Chicago groove and that unmistakable harp tone that helped define modern electric blues. Musselwhite came up in the legendary Chicago clubs during the 1960s, playing alongside giants like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf.
What makes the track shine is its swagger. The rhythm section cooks while Musselwhite’s harmonica slides and bends notes with effortless authority. It is playful, confident and deeply rooted in the tradition of postwar blues.
The song reminds listeners why Musselwhite remains one of the most respected harp players alive. No flash, no gimmicks, just soulful tone and the kind of musical instinct that only comes from decades in smoky blues rooms where the real thing was born.
Charlie Musselwhite – Finger Lickin’ good
From the album “Takin’ My Time” (1974).
