Watch 10 Great Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ Interviews

BusinessMediaWatch 10 Great Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ InterviewsByToni Fitzgerald,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Toni Fitzgerald is a Pennsylvania-based reporter who covers mediaFollow AuthorMay 20, 2026, 10:11pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryAs "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" concludes, reflections highlight his exceptional interviewing skills, extending beyond comedy. Colbert masterfully blended humor with profound, heartfelt discussions, creating memorable moments. He connected deeply with guests on topics like grief, as seen with Andrew Garfield, Anderson Cooper, and Joe Biden, who shared vulnerable insights into personal loss. His interviews also explored faith, with guests like Dua Lipa and Steph Curry, revealing Colbert's own spiritual transparency. From hilarious exchanges with Jonathan Groff and Tiffany Haddish to engaging conversations with Magic Johnson, Colbert consistently elevated the late-night interview format, leaving a significant legacy.Show More "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end on Thursday, nearly a year after CBS made the shocking decision to cancel the top-rated show.CBS via Getty ImagesStephen Colbert is not just a great comedian. He’s also a fantastic interviewer who elevated those segments on Late Show with Stephen Colbert. As the show comes to a close Thursday, it’s worth looking back at some of his greatest moments, which range from hilarious exchanges with former Daily Show colleague Jon Stewart to heartfelt moments of real connection over grief and faith with other guests on the show. Here are 10 great Stephen Colbert interviews he conducted during his 11 years hosting Late Show.1. Jonathan Groff On Late Show with Stephen ColbertOn December 6, 2015, at the height of the Hamilton craze, Jonathan Groff appeared on the show. He was starring a...