Stephen Colbert, departing from the Comedy Central character that made him famous, officially took over CBS's 'The Late Show', bringing a gaggle of guests along in the process. George Clooney and Jeb Bush were the first to hit the guest chairs at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York as the at times hyperactive comedian made his debut on Tuesday night. Poking fun at Clooney, Colbert joked that the Oscar-winning Hollywood superstar is now best known for being his wife Amal's 'arm candy'. The 51-year-old host them welcomed Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush and appeared more comfortable comparing him with his brother, George W. Bush, who provided a rich vein of material for him on his previous show.Talk show host formerly had satirical show on Comedy CentralHe debuted The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Tuesday night on CBSJeb Bush and George Clooney came to the show for premiere episodeShow maintained political tone, lampooning Donald Trump's statements and comparing talking about him to trying to eat just one Oreo cookieShowing a more serious side, Colbert talked to presidential candidate Bush about civility in politics and how he would differ from his brother George
_ renovated the theater after Letterman and his team left last May to give Colbert a fresh start.