On a recent episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Stephen Colbert embraced the Halloween spirit with his usual wit and charm. The audience erupted in applause as the show’s band, Louis K on the L Show Band, kicked off the segment.
Colbert wasted no time in expressing his love for Halloween, acknowledging that it has a way of sneaking up on you. Despite the fact that it was only Tuesday, he reminded everyone to always be on the lookout for things that go bump in the night.
The talk show host then excitedly announced that they had a fantastic guest lined up for the evening – John Dickerson, a renowned explainer of American politics. The audience cheered in anticipation of his appearance.
But before bringing out his esteemed guest, Colbert took a moment to share some interesting facts about Halloween. He humorously mentioned that the holiday’s origins can be traced back to a Christian tradition where people would place a candle in a hollowed-out gourd for a special blessing. Colbert also mentioned that some Halloween enthusiasts even send Halloween cards to celebrate the occasion.
With Halloween-themed cards in mind, Colbert introduced a segment called “First Drafts.” In this segment, he would reveal amusing first drafts of spooky Halloween cards that never made it to the market. To make things even more entertaining, Colbert’s wife, Evie McGee, joined him on stage dressed in a couple’s costume of a TV host and a beloved wife.
As Colbert showcased the first card, which read, “What did the ghosts say at the bar? Let’s have some booze,” he couldn’t help but share the initial draft, which had a much darker tone. The draft read, “What did The Ghost Say at the bar? I’m trapped here until someone avenges my death.” Colbert, ever the storyteller, humorously pointed out that there was a lot going on in that first draft, leaving everyone curious about the backstory.
As the segment continued, Colbert and his wife bantered back and forth, sharing anecdotes and teasing each other. They playfully discussed their lack of Halloween decorations, joking about being young and sexy empty nesters. Colbert even poked fun at their failed attempts to use a fog machine, which never seemed to work as planned.
Amidst the lighthearted conversation, Colbert also asked his wife about her go-to Halloween costume as a child. Evie revealed that she often dressed up as Peter Pan, while Colbert, true to his love for all things vampiric, admitted that he was a vampire every year.
The couple continued to exchange witty remarks while unveiling more Halloween cards. Colbert’s playful personality shone through as he shared a card that read, “Want to hear a Halloween secret? I love you so much, it’s scary.” Of course, he couldn’t resist sharing the initial draft, which humorously mentioned being spooked by their browser history.
As the segment came to a close, Colbert and his wife engaged in a heartwarming moment, expressing their affection for each other on live television. The audience applauded their sweet exchange, and Colbert promised they would be right back with their guest, John Dickerson.
In true late-night talk show fashion, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert delivered a Halloween-themed segment full of humor, banter, and unexpected twists. Colbert’s infectious enthusiasm and his ability to keep the audience engaged made for an entertaining episode that left everyone wanting more.
