Stephen Colbert Hosts Michigan Community TV Show Post ‘Late Show’

After wrapping up his final recording of ‘The Late Show’ on CBS, Stephen Colbert made an unexpected appearance hosting ‘Only in Monroe,’ a community access program from southeast Michigan, near Lake Erie. This surprise broadcast featured Michigan native Jack White, who joined Colbert as the ‘volunteer music director.’ White, originally from Detroit, had Colbert jokingly anticipating some of his music, depending on the time allowance.

The hourlong show included an interview with actor Jeff Daniels and plenty of Michigan-themed humor. Actor Steve Buscemi participated in a recorded segment, humorously referencing Buscemi’s Pizza in Monroe. Rapper Eminem, who grew up in Detroit, also made a taped appearance acting as the ‘fire marshal,’ overseeing the igniting of set remnants destroyed by Colbert, White, and Daniels at the broadcast’s conclusion.

Colbert communicated via FaceTime with comedian Byron Allen, the future host of ‘Comics Unleashed,’ which is set to take over the slot following the cancellation of Colbert’s ‘Late Show.’ During the broadcast, normal hosts Michelle Baumann and ex-Miss America Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson engaged in a comedic segment with Colbert involving helium balloons, while Baumann shared her experiences battling cancer. A disclaimer humorously advised viewers against home attempts by non-professionals.

This episode marked Colbert’s second presentation of ‘Only in Monroe,’ following a performance in summer 2015 preceding his tenure on ‘Late Night.’ The exact timing and location of this recent recording remain unknown, aired precisely 24 hours post his final ‘Late Night’ show. Attempts to obtain comments from the network on Saturday did not receive immediate responses.