S2·E2 Whoopi Goldberg, Regina Hall, Captain Sully Sullenberger

Episode recap

The second episode of the second season of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert opens with host Stephen Colbert delivering his customary opening remarks before introducing the night’s guests. The first guest, actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg, joins Colbert to talk about her recent involvement with cannabis. Goldberg shares her perspective on the plant’s cultural relevance and its impact on public conversation, and she also discusses the project titled “Strut,” offering insight into its themes and her role within it. Following Goldberg’s segment, Colbert welcomes actress Regina Hall, who speaks about the film “When the Bough Breaks.” Hall provides an overview of the movie’s premise, describing its central storyline and the issues it addresses, while also reflecting on her experience working on the production. The final guest for the evening is Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the former airline pilot known for the emergency landing on the Hudson River. Sullenberger sits down with Colbert to discuss the film “Sully,” which dramatizes the 2009 incident, and he recounts details of the “Miracle on the Hudson,” emphasizing the factors that contributed to the successful outcome and the broader significance of the event. Throughout the conversation, Colbert interjects with his characteristic humor and commentary, prompting the guests to elaborate on their subjects while maintaining a light‑hearted tone. The episode follows the program’s standard structure of opening remarks, guest interviews, and a closing sign‑off. The episode concludes with Colbert thanking each guest for their contributions and offering a brief sign‑off that leads into the show’s closing music. The program remains consistent with the series’ format, blending interview segments with comedic elements, and provides viewers with a concise overview of the topics presented by Goldberg, Hall, and Sullenberger.