Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg join Colbert's final week

Stephen Colbert will welcome Bruce Springsteen and Steven Spielberg as guests during the final week of The Late Show. The appearances come as the CBS program prepares to end after more than a decade under Colbert's hosting.

The final four episodes begin airing this week. On Monday, the program will present a special edition titled The Worst of The Late Show. Tuesday brings interviews with Jon Stewart and Spielberg along with a musical performance by David Byrne. Wednesday features Springsteen and a session of the Colbert Questionert with additional guests. The series concludes on Thursday, May 21.

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