After CBS' shocking cancellation of Stephen Colbert's "Late Show," the comedian is set to play a late-night host elsewhere on the network.

Stephen Colbert will appear as a late-night TV host on CBS's "Elsbeth," continuing a tradition of late-night hosts in prime-time roles.

Before Stephen Colbert's tenure with CBS ends next year, he'll guest star on "Elsbeth" as a fictional late night host