The Late Show (franchise)

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the franchise debut?August 30, 1993
2. What is the original host?David Letterman
3. What is The Late Show franchise?It is a nighttime talk show on CBS that started with David Letterman in 1993 and is now hosted by Stephen Colbert. The show mixes jokes, interviews, and news to keep viewers entertained.
4. Where does The Late Show film its episodes?The show is filmed in the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan's Theater District. This historic theater once hosted The Ed Sullivan Show, a famous program that introduced many popular acts.

Late-night talk show franchise: A series of related television programs airing late at night, often with recurring hosts and formats.
Live to tape: A television production method where a show is recorded and edited shortly before its broadcast time.
Cultural touchstone: An element of culture that is widely recognized and serves as a reference point for shared understanding and experience.