The Lasting Impact Of John Lithgow’s Performance In “Footloose”

Four decades after “Footloose” hit the big screen, John Lithgow’s performance as conservative Reverend Shaw Moore still resonates with people from small towns and strict families. Stick around for more with John Lithgow and watch his new special, “Art Happens Here,” on PBS next Friday! #Colbert #JohnLithgow #ArtHappensHere Subscribe To “The Late Show“ Channel: Watch full episodes of “The Late Show“: Listen to “The Late Show Pod Show“ podcast: Like “The Late Show“ on Facebook: Follow “The Late Show“ on X: Follow “The Late Show“ on Instagram: Watch The Late Show with Stephen Colbert weeknights at 11:35 PM ET/10:35 PM CT. Only on CBS. --- Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Louis Cato and “THE LATE SHOW band,” the Peabody Award-winning and Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert took over as host, executive producer and writer of THE LATE SHOW on Sept. 8, 2015.