After more than 3,000 episodes of television stretched over 20 years and two TV networks, this critic believes Stephen Colbert's greatest legacy as a host and performer comes down to a single word.

Stephen Colbert was the late-night host we didn't know we needed until we really needed him. And by we, I mean the majority ...

When Stephen Colbert occasionally revives his conservative pundit alter ego on “The Late Show,” the character immediately launches into confident political analysis. His arguments sound bold and ...

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