The Colbert Report- Series Premiere- 10/17/05
10-18-05, 05:20 PM
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No stations in Canada have picked this up, but I managed to "see" it and boy, this show was excellent. It was pretty much everything I was hoping for. Colbert brought his A-game and thankfully, it's not just a "daily show 2", which I was worried would be the case. Stone Phillips was hilarious (after he warmed up to Colbert...seemed a bit awkward at first) and I am definitely sold on this show. A great start.
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10-18-05, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Salty
Corddry's younger brother did a report for "The Daily Show" a couple of weeks ago that was f***ing hysterical. He was funnier than Rob, and that's saying something. I don't know if he's going to be a regular or not, but he'd be a welcome addition to the cast.
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No one should do "This week in God" other than Colbert.
CC needs to get on the ball and give Samantha Bee her own show. Something where she's not wearing any clothes.
10-18-05, 07:17 PM
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I've been looking forward to this, but thought it was just okay. I like Colbert too much to immediately write it off, so I'll keep watching.
You know, I never realized that his ears are asymmetrical (his right one points outward) until last night and I've been watching him for years. Now I can't look away!
You know, I never realized that his ears are asymmetrical (his right one points outward) until last night and I've been watching him for years. Now I can't look away!
10-18-05, 07:36 PM
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Just saw The Colbert Report's 1st ep and thought it was absolutely hilarious! It's a great, dead-on spoof of The O'Reilly Factor in every way!
(And I'm amazed at Colbert's ability to completely deadpan without even cracking a smile.)
(And I'm amazed at Colbert's ability to completely deadpan without even cracking a smile.)
10-18-05, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by dhmac
Just saw The Colbert Report's 1st ep and thought it was absolutely hilarious! It's a great, dead-on spoof of The O'Reilly Factor in every way!
(And I'm amazed at Colbert's ability to completely deadpan without even cracking a smile.)
(And I'm amazed at Colbert's ability to completely deadpan without even cracking a smile.)
Colbert almost cracked a smile a couple times during the Stone Phillips interview.
10-19-05, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Todd B.
Well, I don't think I'm about to start watching the O'Reilly Factor just so I can appreciate The Colbert Report more. But that's nice to know. O'Reilly's on The Daily Show tonight too.
10-19-05, 08:47 AM
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Last night's episode was much better than the first.
Still, I can't figure out what Stephen Colbert is doing; there are at least three distinct "Colbert" characters on this show: the smarmy, know-it-all pundit, the self-effacing interviewer, and the Colbert from The Daily Show. I'm not convinced he's decided how to play himself yet.
Still, I can't figure out what Stephen Colbert is doing; there are at least three distinct "Colbert" characters on this show: the smarmy, know-it-all pundit, the self-effacing interviewer, and the Colbert from The Daily Show. I'm not convinced he's decided how to play himself yet.
10-19-05, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by TracerBullet
Last night's episode was much better than the first.
Still, I can't figure out what Stephen Colbert is doing; there are at least three distinct "Colbert" characters on this show: the smarmy, know-it-all pundit, the self-effacing interviewer, and the Colbert from The Daily Show. I'm not convinced he's decided how to play himself yet.
Still, I can't figure out what Stephen Colbert is doing; there are at least three distinct "Colbert" characters on this show: the smarmy, know-it-all pundit, the self-effacing interviewer, and the Colbert from The Daily Show. I'm not convinced he's decided how to play himself yet.
10-19-05, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by dolphinboy
WOW, I thought he was awful. Certainly, not in the same league as his brother, Rob.
CC needs to get on the ball and give Samantha Bee her own show. Something where she's not wearing any clothes.
CC needs to get on the ball and give Samantha Bee her own show. Something where she's not wearing any clothes.
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10-19-05, 09:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Chew
Maybe that's what he's going for? A parody of several different styles. I don't think using only one of the three is going to work in all the situations they use on the show.
10-19-05, 08:48 PM
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2nd episode was MUCH better than the 1st.
Love when he just brings the funny in the interviews, but not as much when he asks a semi-serious question.
Will he really get 434 more congressmen to humiliate themselves like that African-American guy who used to eat his pets?
Love when he just brings the funny in the interviews, but not as much when he asks a semi-serious question.
Will he really get 434 more congressmen to humiliate themselves like that African-American guy who used to eat his pets?
10-19-05, 11:43 PM
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My favorite part of the first episode (finally got around to seeing it on TiVo) was the call out of Brady. Brings back fond memories of my most favorite Colbert moment ever...
Quetzalcoatl, plumed serpent god of the Aztecs...you are a pu***.
10-20-05, 11:57 AM
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Here's the guest list for the next 3 weeks
10/20: Jim Cramer
10/24: Lou Dobbs
10/25: Greg Behrendt
10/26: Neil DeGrasse Tyson
10/27: Jeff Daniels
10/31: Monica Crowley
11/1: Ken Burns
11/2: Bruce Feiler
11/3: TBA
11/7: Eliot Spitzer
11/8: Joe Scarborough
11/9: Mary Roach
11/10: Craig Crawford
10/20: Jim Cramer
10/24: Lou Dobbs
10/25: Greg Behrendt
10/26: Neil DeGrasse Tyson
10/27: Jeff Daniels
10/31: Monica Crowley
11/1: Ken Burns
11/2: Bruce Feiler
11/3: TBA
11/7: Eliot Spitzer
11/8: Joe Scarborough
11/9: Mary Roach
11/10: Craig Crawford
10-20-05, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by DJLinus
I've been looking forward to this, but thought it was just okay. I like Colbert too much to immediately write it off, so I'll keep watching.
You know, I never realized that his ears are asymmetrical (his right one points outward) until last night and I've been watching him for years. Now I can't look away!
You know, I never realized that his ears are asymmetrical (his right one points outward) until last night and I've been watching him for years. Now I can't look away!
Apparently Colbert lurks at DVD Talk
10-21-05, 02:57 AM
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The Lisa Loeb bit was my favorite thing from the 1st week.
"I'm not stalking you, Sharleen, I know it's over." - (Call me)
That interview was surprisingly hilarious.
From beginning to end, I was laughing my ass off. Nice way to end the 1st week.
Now, If they'd only gone back for some more of Samantha Bee on the toilet, with her pants down (from the earlier Daily Show), it would have been perfect.
"I'm not stalking you, Sharleen, I know it's over." - (Call me)
That interview was surprisingly hilarious.
From beginning to end, I was laughing my ass off. Nice way to end the 1st week.
Now, If they'd only gone back for some more of Samantha Bee on the toilet, with her pants down (from the earlier Daily Show), it would have been perfect.
