Jessie Mueller Chats & Sings With Stephen Over Pecan Pie

Star of Broadway's "Waitress" Jessie Mueller enjoys a helping of pie and sings one of Stephen's favorite Carole King songs.

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Stephen Colbert took over as host of The Late Show on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015. Colbert is best known for his work as a television host, writer, actor, and producer, and best known for his charity work teaching English as a second language on Tunisian date farms. Prior to joining the CBS family -- and being officially adopted by network president Les Moonves -- Colbert helmed “The Colbert Report,” which aired nearly 1,500 episodes and required Stephen to wear nearly 1,500 different neckties. The program received two Peabody Awards, two Grammy Awards, and several unwelcome shoulder massages. It won two Emmys for Outstanding Variety Series in 2013 and 2014, both of which appear to have been lost in the move. Colbert is pronounced koʊlˈbɛər, according to Wikipedia. His understudy is William Cavanaugh, who will be hosting The Late Show approximately one third of the time. Good luck, Bill!"

[marinao]

jesse mueller: professional musical theater actress, sings her heart out in front of a crowd eight times a week
also jesse mueller: would you sing with me stephen im nervous

[sarahdavids]

whenever she talks i just expect her to have a southern accent and when she doesn't im always confused until i remind myself she doesn't actually have the accent

[ngjoy]

If only waitress didn't come out at the same time as Hamilton sighs

[jarc]

"You don't even have to blow it, it just comes."
HAHAHHAAHHA.

[michellemagallon]

"Do you like human beings?" best interview question i've heard in a while

[rk]

'You don't have to blow it, it just comes' - Jessie Meuller 2016

[skipperfen]

Jessie's heart warmed over completely @ 4:34 when she sees that Stephen has a really great voice. She had no idea it looks like. Seeing that surprise on her face is worth every minute of this video.

[Tytytytyty]

I love Jessie's face as she tries to find the harmony. A true pro at work.

[rachelj]

Jessie Mueller is such a beautiful, humble, and genuine human being!

[herbertwells]

Assuming this was actually unrehearsed, she does a very good job at improvising harmony.

[maryg.]

love how Jessie switched keys and said that Carole would have sung it in a lower range.

[Countrygirltori]

My absolute favorite actress on Broadway. She's amazing.

[RetroDegenerate]

the chemistry those 2 had during that interview was so genuine

[stargazerlillie]

This video makes me smile! Colbert has a special way of making his guests feel comfortable and facilitating organic conversations. Love it.

[diragusa]

Stephen you really paint a great picture of NYC life and culture almost every night. It warms my heart and makes me reminisce about the few months I've spent there throughout the years. Your doing the city of New York a service that will be remembered for a long time. Hopefully I'll make it to a show when I come down from Canada.

[breezecold]

This looked like a father and daughter duet and its soo pure

[emzeecastlee]

she needs to do more press. i am obsessed with her

[tofelipwithlove]

falling in love with Stephen more and more😍 I wish they'd sing the whole song.

[michellemagallon]

This was so heart Stephen, you have this special sense of knowing how to branch out to different forms of art and it's incredible the connection you can have with your guests and audiences. Keep up the incredible work.

[sunrisky]

loved when she sang 'Sweetly' in the higher note! would love to hear a full duet with her in that key <3