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Stephen Colbert joined by Sir Paul McCartney for The Late Show finale

Stephen Colbert signed off from CBS's The Late Show after 11 seasons, bringing the program's 33-year run to a close with surprise guest Sir Paul McCartney, who joined him to reminisce about The Beatles' historic Ed Sullivan Theater appearances and perform "Hello, Goodbye". The finale featured celebrity cameos from Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, and Ryan Reynolds, tributes from former host David Letterman and other notable figures, and fans gathering outside the theater to honor Colbert's tenure.