The Unlikely Winner: What's Behind Stephen Colbert's Best Variety Series Emmy The 2022 Emmy Awards marked a surprising turn in the television industry, with Stephen Colbert's canceled late night show taking home the award for Outstanding Variety Series.
This unexpected win highlights a shift in focus for late night comedy and its increasing importance in mainstream television. Audiences have evolved to crave more than just entertainment from their late night shows.
Gone are the days when these programs were seen as niche interests.