Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ finale sets a weeknight ratings record

Late Show” routinely drew larger audiences during the David Letterman era, before YouTube and other platforms offered people infinite viewing options.

Letterman’s farewell episode in 2015 scored 13.7 million viewers.

Going forward, TV analysts have predicted that Kimmel and Fallon will absorb some of Colbert’s usual audience now that “The Late Show” continue reading …