Stephen Colbert Says ‘Free Speech Is Alive and Well’ After Emmy Win Despite CBS Cancellation: Late Night Is ‘Just as Vital as it Ever Has Been’

And I think I hope it goes on for a long time because you get to work with people like this, and that’s the greatest gift.”“The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” won the award for its final season, which ended in May after CBS announced the series’ cancellation. The show was up for the Emmy against “The Daily Show” (Comedy Central), “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” (ABC), “Last Week Tonight With John Oliver” (HBO Max) and “Saturday Night Live” (NBC).Speaking with Wagmeister and Setoodeh, Colbert also playfully pivoted away from the topic of Donald Trump: “That’s a beautiful dress. Oh, I’m sorry, I’m deaf in that ear,” he said when asked if he thinks his show was canceled by the president.

As for his thoughts on Bari Weiss, Colbert said he’s “never heard of her. I hear great things.” The host also noted that he feels “just lovely” following the win. And we couldn’t be more grateful to the academy and everybody who voted for the show.”Prior to Monday night’s awards, “The Late Show” had already won four prizes during the first weekend of the Emmys: Outstanding Writing For A Variety Series, Outstanding Directing For A Variety Series, Outstanding Technical Direction and Camerawork For A Series, Outstanding Lighting Design/Lighting Direction For A Series and Outstanding Picture Editing For Variety Programming (Segment).