‘The Late Show’ Sign Pops Up in West Hollywood
Following the cancellation of The Late Show, a comprehensive auction liquidated the programme's memorabilia and set pieces with proceeds benefiting World Central Kitchen. The show's distinctive 12-foot neon sign generated competitive bidding among collectors, ultimately purchased by Jeff Douek, owner of a French restaurant in West Hollywood, for approximately $102,000 after the initial successful bidder withdrew from the transaction.
The sign has travelled across the country to Los Angeles, where it is now installed at WeHo Bistro on La Cienega Boulevard. Douek intends to incorporate it more prominently into the restaurant's interior and has announced plans to launch a recurring Tuesday evening programme beginning in August, featuring live comedy and music performances that extend the show's entertainment legacy to a new venue and audience.
- The Late Show's 12-foot neon sign was auctioned after the programme's cancellation, selling for $102,100 to a West Hollywood restaurant owner.
- The sign now sits atop WeHo Bistro in Los Angeles, where it will be relocated into an interior atrium and used to promote weekly entertainment events.