Belloni added in his report that despite “CBS Mornings” snubbing the end of “The Late Show” during its Friday broadcast, it wasn’t “a complete gag order,” and that show co-host Gayle King “posted a gushing farewell to Colbert on Instagram and hit the finale afterparty on Thursday night.”

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Stephen Colbert largely steered clear of politics or direct criticism of President Trump during his final broadcast of “The Late Show” on Thursday night. Colbert, who repeatedly thanked his staff and viewership for supporting him during his 11 years on CBS,

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