WGA Laments End of Colbert's 'Late Show' on Finale Day: 'A Loss for Both Comedy Lovers and Free Speech Supporters'

The Writers Guild of America praised the staff of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in a new message sent to its members on Thursday as the program is set to air its series finale on Thursday evening. "The Late Show writers are a credit to their profession, their craft, and their fellow writers. The Late Show has often challenged and critiqued power, and we are proud that our members continued to do so in the last days of the show," the union said. "But just as importantly, The Late Show was always funny, an example of what can happen when a group of talented and hilarious . . .