Stephen Colbert Guests February 23, 2026
Guests
Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, and Cory Wong
The February 23, 2026 episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert featured Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, and Cory Wong.
Episode clips
Ray Romano
Ray Romano discusses his Broadway debut in All Out while reflecting on the late-night stand-up milestones that launched Everybody Loves Raymond. He also shares a cherished Muhammad Ali letter and recalls panicking before his first Johnny Carson performance.
Ray Romano discusses making his Broadway debut in Simon Rich’s sketch comedy All Out, explaining that its rotating cast, seated scripts, and teleprompters made theater feel less daunting. He also shares the real Muhammad Ali letter that followed an Everybody Loves Raymond storyline and jokes that reading The Year of Yes inspired him to accept the role.
While promoting his Broadway debut in All Out, Ray Romano recalls how a 1995 Letterman stand-up set led to the development deal that became Everybody Loves Raymond. He also revisits his 1991 Johnny Carson debut, when panic left him numb until sprinting back to his hotel for forgotten notes calmed him down.
Emma Thompson
Emma Thompson answers the Colbert Questionert, naming grilled cheddar as the best sandwich, The Who as her first concert, and Raiders of the Lost Ark as her favorite action movie. She also discusses her husband’s “spicy” breath, childhood bathroom-wall drawings, cats, and her enduring affection for David Bowie.
Other episode clips
FAQ
- Who were the guests on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on Feb 23, 2026?
- Ray Romano, Emma Thompson, and Cory Wong were the guests on this episode.
- When did this episode air?
- Feb 23, 2026.