Stephen Colbert Wins Emmy After ‘Late Show’ Canceled by CBS and Tells Industry to Hire His Crew: ‘They Will Make Your Show Better!’

Stephen Colbert won the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Series for The Late Show after CBS canceled the program following 33 years. During his acceptance speech, Colbert used the platform to make a plea to the industry to hire his crew. He emphasized that his staff members are highly skilled and will make any future show better. The award recognizes the final season of the late-night series, which officially concluded its run in May.