Millions Expected To Tune In To Watch Stephen Colbert
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MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The day has come for the premiere of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert and he will not be in bad company.
Actor George Clooney will be among the first guests on the show Tuesday night.
"He's not only a gifted actor and director -- and I don't even have to say that, because he already said he'll do the show - but he works hard about things he cares about to make the world a better place. And that's a very interesting thing to be able to talk about in an honest way with somebody," said Colbert.
Variety columnist Brian Lowry said Clooney, and the show's other early guests, including Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush, offer clues of what's to come.
"He is very smartly putting together a very eclectic lineup of people, which will - if he does it right - sort of demonstrate the breadth of knowledge and range he has," said Lowry.
Colbert said when it comes to learning about hosting a late-night talk show, he got an early education, thanks to his family.
"My sisters Mary and Margo would get me up in the middle of the night after my mom and dad were in bed - and they weren't supposed to be up either. They would sneak up. They would stay up to watch Carson and they would get me out of bed because they didn't want to be alone," said Colbert.
Colbert won't be alone during his debut. Millions are expected to tune in to the big premiere Tuesday night at at 11:35 p.m. right after the CBS4 News at 11 p.m.
Don't forget about the surprise musical guest!