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Colbert Wins Emmy, Takes Jabs at Trump Post-Show

9/17/2025

Summary

Story summary

Stephen Colbert won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the 77th Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025.
In his first show after the award, Colbert joked about President Donald Trump, saying, “Speaking of Emmys, Donald Trump doesn’t have one.”
Trump has previously criticized the Emmy Awards for overlooking "The Apprentice."
CBS announced the cancellation of "The Late Show" in May 2026, which some believe swayed Emmy voters.
Colbert thanked his production team and audience during his acceptance speech, marking the first Emmy win for "The Late Show" since he took over in 2015.

History

Historical Context

The 1975 Emmy Awards highlighted television's cultural impact, with "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" winning 11 of its 29 nominations. This competitive spirit has evolved, as seen in Stephen Colbert's 2025 Emmy win, reflecting the growing influence of political commentary in comedy. This trend underscores the significant role of entertainment in shaping public discourse and media representation.

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Story summary

Stephen Colbert won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series at the 77th Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025.
In his first show after the award, Colbert joked about President Donald Trump, saying, “Speaking of Emmys, Donald Trump doesn’t have one.”
Trump has previously criticized the Emmy Awards for overlooking "The Apprentice."
CBS announced the cancellation of "The Late Show" in May 2026, which some believe swayed Emmy voters.
Colbert thanked his production team and audience during his acceptance speech, marking the first Emmy win for "The Late Show" since he took over in 2015.

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