How Stephen Colbert’s ‘The Late Show’ Has Made Him A ‘Grief Counsellor’ For Viewers

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Stephen Colbert has become the voice of reason in all the chaos. The WSJ. Magazine‘s David Kamp recently profiled the host on how Global‘s “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” gives off “adult ‘Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood’ vibes.” The political comedy took a turn during the pandemic, giving people a moment to celebrate and grieve. “The hard part of it is, he’s trying to make people laugh.

It’s a comedy show, but he’s always been an emotional person,” Colbert’s wife Evelyn “Evie” McGee told the outlet. His wife of 28 years added, “We’ve all been on the verge of tears, frankly, a lot.

I kind of feel sometimes that Stephen has become a grief counsellor for people in real time on television. He didn’t seek that task out, and it’s hard.

But that, I think, is his act of love.” Andrew Garfield agreed with McGee’s sentiments. “The show feels like an act of service to people.