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Colbert’s Former Late Show Writers Join 78th Emmy Team

Their hire follows Stephen Colbert’s public push to place his displaced staff and places them in roles where they could both contribute to and compete at the live telecast.

US comedian writer Stephen Colbert (C) poses in the press room with the award for Outstanding Talk Series award for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theatre at LA Live in Los Angeles on September 14, 2025. (Photo by Frederic J. Brown / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)

Overview

  • Mariska Hargitay confirmed Wednesday that she is working with the writers from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert as she begins preparing to host the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
  • Industry reporting says those writers are helping write material for the Sept. 14 live telecast on NBC and Peacock, including pages for Hargitay’s hosting segments.
  • Colbert used high-profile platforms last year, including the Emmys stage and his March WGA East acceptance speech, to pitch roughly 200 staffers to prospective employers.
  • The Late Show remains a nominee for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series this year, which means the former staff could be contributors to a ceremony where their old show is competing.
  • Hiring late-night writers for awards shows is common because of their live-comedy experience, and this placement could offer steady work and industry visibility that helps the displaced writers find more TV and event jobs.