Despite Late Show with David Letterman pulling out annual Emmy nominations during 16 straight seasons, during which it won 6, Stephen Colbert's decade of hosting has been all but radio silent on that front,

Since its debut in 2015, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert has amassed 33 Emmy nominations but had not won until Sunday evening. At the upcoming Primetime Emmys ceremony on September 14, the show will vie for more trophies in the talk series and directing categories.

The Late Show With Stephen Colbert” earned its first-ever Emmy win after years of losses, and after its cancellation.