TV critic David Bianculli discusses Stephen Colbert's career from improv to 'The Late Show,' highlighting his final week and a 2016 interview about political satire. Colbert explains why he ended 'The Colbert Report,' citing the limitations of his character and his surprise at being offered 'The Late Show.' He describes the challenge of transitioning to his authentic self, learning to balance opinion and satire without the persona. The episode also remembers Barney Frank, a former congressman known for his wit and gay rights advocacy, who died at 86. Finally, John Powers reviews 'Widow's Bay,' an Apple TV horror-comedy about a cursed island, noting its lighter tone and strong performances.