The "Colbert Report" series ending looms with only 32 remaining episodes, which the comedian promised to be "instant classics." The host of the Comedy Central's hit program also hinted of a mashup of iconic TV series conclusions to wrap up the show.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Monday's episode brought fans closer to the "Colbert Report" series ending, as the host will take over the Late Show from David Letterman next year.

"When I started The Colbert Report, it was initially for an eight-week tryout - in other words, 32 episodes - and as of tonight, there are only 32 episodes of The Colbert Report left. I'm gonna be leaving, but the ice cream's gonna stay," Stephen Colbert said in his typical deadpan delivery while eating Ben & Jerry's Americone Dream flavor.

"I guarantee each of the remaining episodes will become instant classics, treasured by generations for deep poetic thoughts, heavy-handed symbolism and massive foreshadowing," he added.

What would be a fitting "Colbert Report" series ending to be remembered by generations to come?

"Of course the biggest question of all remains: how will my final broadcast close?" he quipped. "Will I wake up next to Suzanne Pleshette in a snow globe, after Rachel gets off a plane to be with me, while BJ Honeycutt writes out 'Goodbye' in rocks until we cut to black in the middle of a Journey song? Or will I get sued for copyright infringement?"

Stephen Colbert will take over David Letterman on CBS' Late Show after he was personally handpicked by the network CEO Leslie Moonves, but legendary actor Robert Duvall is not that impressed, said News Busters.

"Why are you retiring? That guy taking over's not that funny. That guy's not that funny. Sorry, maybe your friend," he said.

The "Colbert Report" has been very hard on Republicans and the website described Robert Duvall as a "rare Hollywood Republican."