Stephen Colbert reveals unaired ‘Late Show’ Hillary Clinton graphic that never aired
Stephen Colbert is wrapping up his final week as the host of “The Late Show” with a trip down memory lane. In a segment titled “Graphics Graveyard,” Colbert revealed graphics that never made it to air, including one that declared Hillary Clinton as the winner of the 2016 presidential election. The graphic showed a smiling Clinton with the title “Winner” of the 45th presidential election, a race that Donald Trump ultimately won.
The segment also showcased other failed graphics, sketches, and old gags that were deemed unfit for the small screen. Some of the highlights included a Thanksgiving porn magazine called “Giblets” and a cover of “Martha Stewart Living” with the headline “Donner party or dinner party.”
Colbert’s nearly 11-year run on “The Late Show” will come to an end on Thursday, after more than 1,800 episodes on CBS. The final week’s lineup includes special guests such as Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and a performance by Talking Heads frontman David Byrne.
Despite the show’s popularity, CBS made the decision to end “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” citing financial reasons. However, critics, including David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel, remain skeptical of the network’s explanation, suggesting political motivations may have played a role.
In a bold move, Letterman, who hosted the show for over two decades before Colbert took over, returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater to blast the network’s decision to cancel the late-night program. The segment culminated in Letterman and Colbert tossing couches, office chairs, watermelons, and a wedding cake off the roof of the theater.
Former President Donald Trump celebrated Colbert’s cancellation on his Truth Social platform, claiming that he was pleased to see Colbert fired and criticizing the comedian’s talent and ratings.
As Colbert’s final week on “The Late Show” comes to a close, fans eagerly await the finale’s programming, which remains unclear. The show has been a staple of late-night television for over a decade, and Colbert’s unique brand of humor and political commentary will be missed by many.
