4956 x 3648 px | 42 x 30,9 cm | 16,5 x 12,2 inches | 300dpi
Date de la prise de vue:
31 août 2018
Lieu:
Illuminated marquee for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert at the Ed Sullivan Theater, 1697 Broadway
Informations supplémentaires:
The illuminated marquee of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert outside the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway at West 53rd Street, 1697 Broadway, New York, NY 10019, photographed at night. The theatre has been the long-time home of CBS’s flagship late-night programme and remains one of the most recognisable television venues in the United States. In 2024, CBS announced that The Late Show with Stephen Colbert would conclude in 2026, citing the changing economics of late-night television, declining linear broadcast audiences and rising production costs across the US network TV industry. The decision formed part of a wider retrenchment affecting late-night programming, rather than a single-show controversy. Stephen Colbert addressed the announcement directly on air, telling viewers that the decision was made by the network, not himself, and emphasising his gratitude to the show’s staff, crew and audience. He described the programme as a collaborative achievement and thanked CBS for the opportunity to host the show for over a decade, framing the ending as an industry shift rather than a personal or political dispute. Since taking over the Late Show in 2015, Colbert became known for blending comedy, satire and political commentary, particularly during periods of heightened political tension in the United States. The show’s run at the Ed Sullivan Theater continued a broadcasting legacy stretching back to The Ed Sullivan Show, reinforcing the venue’s cultural significance. Photographed against the night-time streetscape of Midtown Manhattan, the image carries strong editorial value for themes including American television history, media industry change, late-night comedy, political satire, and the transformation of broadcast entertainment in the digital era.
