The Colbert Report's End Date Revealed

Mark your calendars, America: The final installment of Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report will air on Dec. 18, 2014.

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Host Stephen Colbert made the big announcement himself during Thursday’s episode. He’ll begin his duties as new host of CBS’ The Late Show sometime in 2015.

“Twenty-four hours before the show ends, I’ll probably be a wreck,” Colbert told TVLine in August. “But right now, I’m just really enjoying doing the show as much as I ever have.”

So, Colbert Nation, will you follow your fearless leader over to CBS? Watch our interview with the man of the hour below, then drop a comment with your thoughts on the Report‘s end.

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