"As the names of the three nominees- The Daily Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and The Late Show-were read aloud on Sunday night, the applause that broke out at the mere mention of the latter was nothing short of remarkable. The roomful of famous actors, writers, and directors cheered for nearly a full 20 seconds as presenter Bryan Cranston, waiting to announce the winner, smiled knowingly at the crowd."
"The Late Show may be ending, but the love for the show-and for Colbert-that night was beyond palpable. Equally evident was Colbert's love for his staff, his show, and comedy's mission to speak truth to power. "I want to thank CBS for giving us the privilege to be part of the late-night tradition," he said graciously, "which I hope continues long after we're no longer doing this show.""
"I don't think I've ever seen something like last night's 77 th Primetime Emmy Awards. No, it wasn't The Pitt's dominance, nor was it Jeff Hiller's heartwarming upset of a win, nor was it even host Nate Bargatze's controversial-some might say tacky- way to keep acceptance speeches short. It was The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's win for Outstanding Talk Series."
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert won the Emmy for Outstanding Talk Series amid a rapturous, sustained reaction from the Hollywood audience. The announcement prompted nearly 20 seconds of cheering as presenter Bryan Cranston smiled and the crowd chanted Colbert's name. Colbert expressed gratitude to CBS and emphasized his affection for his staff, the show, and comedy's role in speaking truth to power. The win followed the show's shock cancellation by CBS and visible industry support, including public endorsements from peers such as Jimmy Kimmel, signaling solidarity around the program.
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