Here's how Stephen Colbert kicked off his era of 'The Late Show'

Tuesday night marked the start of the first episode of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." And the funnyman kicked things off with a patriotic tone — by singing "The Star-Spangled Banner."

Let's look at how Colbert started his "Late Show" era and the surprise he had at the end of his performance.

The show starts on a baseball diamond in New York City's Central Park with Colbert at the mound as he begins to sing "The Star-Spangled Banner."

The song continues with Colbert at different places. Like in a field.

At the Forth Worth Stock Yards.

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