Stephen Colbert, credit: CBS

Special Episode Features Filmed Segments in Greenland with the USO at Thule Air Base 

Includes Interview with Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger A. Towberman and Karaoke with Sturgill Simpson, to Air Tuesday, Dec. 6

Watch a Preview Clip HERE 

Dec. 1, 2022 – NEW YORK – The Peabody Award-winning series THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT will air Stephen’s USO trip to Thule Air Base to visit Space Force Guardians on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11:35 PM, ET; 10:35 PM, CT on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.  

THE LATE SHOW PRESENTS … RED, WHITE, & GREENLAND! STEPHEN COLD-BEAR IS LOST IN SPACE FORCE will feature filmed segments from this summer, when Stephen traveled to Greenland with the USO to visit Thule Air Base, the northernmost installation of the U.S. Armed Forces. 

Stephen, who has a long history of working with the USO, sits down with the Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, Roger A. Towberman, in the glacial landscape. The Space Force tracks intercontinental ballistic missiles and satellites in low-earth orbit from the base, which is 750 miles north of the Arctic Circle. With 24 hours of sunlight and a lot to learn, Stephen didn’t waste time on the isolated base. In this special episode, Stephen witnesses a nuclear missile attack simulation, gains insight about their radar system’s effect on the human body and throws an epic karaoke night for all of Thule with Navy Veteran and musician Sturgill Simpson.  

THE LATE SHOW is a production of The Late Show Inc. and CBS Studios. The series has dominated as the most-watched program in late night for the last six consecutive years. THE LATE SHOW airs weeknights (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and is available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+. Fans can also listen to episodes of Webby Award-winning THE LATE SHOW POD SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT wherever you get your podcasts. THE LATE SHOW is executive produced by Stephen Colbert, Tom Purcell and Jon Stewart.

About the USO

The USO strengthens America's military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. At hundreds of locations worldwide, we are united in our commitment to connect our service members and their families through countless acts of caring, comfort and support. The USO is a private nonprofit organization, not a government agency. Our programs, services and entertainment tours are made possible by the American people, the support of our corporate partners, and the dedication of our volunteers and staff. To join us in this important mission and learn more about the USO, please visit USO.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

About the USSF

The U.S. Space Force is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Guardians to conduct global space operations that enable the way our joint and coalition forces fight, while also offering decision makers military options to achieve national objectives. Guardians are working 24/7 around the globe to deliver space capabilities such as Positioning, Navigation and Timing; Missile Warning; Satellite Communications; Weather and Environmental Monitoring; and other missions as required for the U.S. and its allies and partners. To learn more about the USSF, please visit spaceforce.mil or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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CHEAT TWEET: .@ColbertLateShow PRESENTS … RED, WHITE, & GREENLAND! STEPHEN COLD-BEAR IS LOST IN SPACE FORCE, featuring filmed segments from this summer, when Stephen traveled to Greenland with the USO to visit Thule Air Base. The special episode will air Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 11:35 PM, ET/PT, on @CBS. https://bit.ly/3EVsBjn 

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CBS Press Contact:

Renata Luczak: renata.luczak@paramount.com 

USO Media Contact:

Jennifer Passey: jpassey@uso.org 

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