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Monday, September 15, 2025

Colbert Was Emmys Leading Man / SNL, Last Week Tonight Set New Records

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Monday September 15, 2025

At a Late-Night-Heavy Emmys, Colbert Was the Leading Man

Stephen Colbert Emmys
Bill Carter writes: In a ceremony filled with tributes to TV's comedy institutions, the night belonged to the man whose own show is being shuttered.

Stephen Colbert Says He Isn't Thinking About Post-Late Show Plans

Stephen Colbert Emmys
Stephen Colbert says he's got "nothing else" on his mind beyond his final nine months on The Late Show, saying "I want to land this plane absolutely beautifully."

John Oliver to Visit Kimmel Tonight, Fresh Off Emmy Wins

John Oliver, Jimmy Kimmel
John Oliver, who picked up another two Emmy Awards Sunday night, is set to pay a visit to Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday night.

Fallon's Tonight Show to Feature First Lip Sync Battle in Five Years

Jimmy Fallon
They don’t call it Detroit Rock City for nothing. The Tonight Show is using its first-ever visit to the Motor City to bring back one of its most-loved music-themed segments.

Colbert's Late Show Wins Outstanding Talk Series at 77th Emmy Awards

Stephen Colbert Emmys
Stephen Colbert accepted the Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Series Sunday night for the very first time.

Stephen Colbert Receives Standing Ovation to Open 77th Emmy Awards

Colbert standomg ovation
Stephen Colbert received a standing ovation at the top of the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday night as he made his first major public appearance off his own show since CBS announced it would cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at the end of this season.

SNL Wins Record 113th Emmy for 50th Anniversary Special

SNL at the Emmys
SNL added another milestone to its storied legacy on television’s biggest night, winning its 113th Emmy Award for its star-studded 50th anniversary special.

Last Week Tonight Tops SNL at Emmys for Scripted Variety Series

John Oliver at the 77th Emmys
Even SNL’s landmark 50th season wasn’t enough to dethrone Last Week Tonight with John Oliver at Sunday night’s 77th annual ceremony.

Last Week Tonight Extends Emmy Writing Streak to 10 Years

Last Week Tonight writers
With this win, Last Week Tonight becomes the most-awarded show ever in the category, surpassing The Daily Show, which has won nine times.

Emmys Kick Off with TV-Themed 'Washington's Dream' Sketch

Washington's Dream
The 77th Emmy Awards opened on a satirical note Sunday, as host Nate Bargatze brought a bit of SNL magic to the stage with a revival of his fan-favorite “Washington’s Dream” sketch—with a TV-themed spin.
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