The Colbert Report
11-02-07 | 09:29 PM
#126
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Here's The Putin/Ahmadinejad duets bit:
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11-02-07 | 11:48 PM
#128
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Yeah, I actually thought he'd get on the ballot too. The support he gained was pretty remarkable lined up with the other candidates, at least somebody's trying out there. You gotta respect him for going as far as he did.
11-03-07 | 06:00 AM
#129
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Just got the Best of... DVD. Brilliant!
I really liked how Jane Fonda got him abit rattled. And the Manilow stuff is priceless.
Also, gotta admit abit of a man-crush on him.
I really liked how Jane Fonda got him abit rattled. And the Manilow stuff is priceless.
Also, gotta admit abit of a man-crush on him.
07-15-08 | 03:29 PM
#130
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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080715/...v_colbert_rush
One of my top 3 bands of all time!
Chris
Rush (no, not him) to guest on `Colbert'
By JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer
14 minutes ago
NEW YORK - Rush will be appearing on "The Colbert Report," and it's not Limbaugh.
The Canadian band Rush, which hasn't performed on U.S. television in more than three decades, will play their classic "Tom Sawyer" on the Comedy Central show Wednesday (11:30 p.m. EST). The Geddy Lee-led trio, which is currently on tour, hasn't played on U.S. television since 1975.
Rush is only the latest act to perform on "The Report," which has steadily edged closer to "Ed Sullivan Show" territory. With increasingly frequent musical performances, "The Report" has grown a variety-show impulse, evident in other upcoming bookings.
The rapper Nas will perform on July 23, Toby Keith will return for a second performance on July 28 and Crosby, Stills and Nash will play on July 30.
The Stephen Colbert-hosted comedy show was originally launched as a parody of conservative political punditry — and shows like "The O'Reilly Factor" do not make a habit of hosting music performances.
But "The Report" circus has expanded into musical realms, often with its sonorous host joining in. John Legend, Neil Young, R.E.M., Tony Bennett, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, Barry Manilow, John Mellencamp, the Roots and Carole King have all performed on the show.
Colbert's enthusiasm for the music has been easily apparent. He's sung the Star Spangled Banner (in two-part harmony) with Legend, and mocked the MTV-style band interview by questioning R.E.M. from a stool twice the size of those the band sat on.
By JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer
14 minutes ago
NEW YORK - Rush will be appearing on "The Colbert Report," and it's not Limbaugh.
The Canadian band Rush, which hasn't performed on U.S. television in more than three decades, will play their classic "Tom Sawyer" on the Comedy Central show Wednesday (11:30 p.m. EST). The Geddy Lee-led trio, which is currently on tour, hasn't played on U.S. television since 1975.
Rush is only the latest act to perform on "The Report," which has steadily edged closer to "Ed Sullivan Show" territory. With increasingly frequent musical performances, "The Report" has grown a variety-show impulse, evident in other upcoming bookings.
The rapper Nas will perform on July 23, Toby Keith will return for a second performance on July 28 and Crosby, Stills and Nash will play on July 30.
The Stephen Colbert-hosted comedy show was originally launched as a parody of conservative political punditry — and shows like "The O'Reilly Factor" do not make a habit of hosting music performances.
But "The Report" circus has expanded into musical realms, often with its sonorous host joining in. John Legend, Neil Young, R.E.M., Tony Bennett, Peter Frampton, Willie Nelson, Barry Manilow, John Mellencamp, the Roots and Carole King have all performed on the show.
Colbert's enthusiasm for the music has been easily apparent. He's sung the Star Spangled Banner (in two-part harmony) with Legend, and mocked the MTV-style band interview by questioning R.E.M. from a stool twice the size of those the band sat on.
Chris
07-15-08 | 05:12 PM
#132
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Originally Posted by dick_grayson
I wonder if Neil Peart will pull out all the stops on the fills after the guitar solo. That'll be worth seeing in and of itself.
Chris
07-15-08 | 05:33 PM
#134
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Originally Posted by slop101
Yeah, as much as I like Rush, they don't exactly mix it up when playing live.
Chris
07-15-08 | 06:29 PM
#136
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Originally Posted by dick_grayson
fair enough. I just hope they keep the camera on him during that part, then. I hate it when they cut away during monster fills.
Chris
07-16-08 | 01:10 PM
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Well.. compare...
Exit Stage Left
A Show of Hands
Rush in Rio
Rush R30
Exit Stage Left
A Show of Hands
Rush in Rio
Rush R30
07-17-08 | 10:24 AM
#141
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Originally Posted by Bobby Shalom
Laughed hard when Colbert interrupted them to say goodnight, and tried to shake their hands, only to realize they weren't done!
Chris
07-17-08 | 11:11 AM
#143
Yeah they were laughing, I believe it was part of the gag, you can't play Tom Sawyer on a normal Colbert segment without being cut off.
Also the question he asked: Regarding how their songs are so long, by the end of the song do they ever get inspired by themselves from the beginning of the song! That question was genius.
Also the question he asked: Regarding how their songs are so long, by the end of the song do they ever get inspired by themselves from the beginning of the song! That question was genius.
07-17-08 | 11:43 AM
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If i get this show off iTunes.. I better expect to hear and see the full version of the song. 
I didn't mind Colbert thanking them in the middle as it was part of the joke.
I didn't mind Colbert thanking them in the middle as it was part of the joke.
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07-17-08 | 12:22 PM
#146
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Apparently they will be on for a little bit tonight as well, I'm assuming it will continue the joke of them playing and playing...
I'm sure everything was scripted, and it was a great show!
I'm sure everything was scripted, and it was a great show!
07-17-08 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Lateralus
Apparently they will be on for a little bit tonight as well, I'm assuming it will continue the joke of them playing and playing...
I'm sure everything was scripted, and it was a great show!
I'm sure everything was scripted, and it was a great show!
I'll have to dvr the new episode tonight to see if they show up again. Hopefully he will let them play a different song tonight, WITHOUT interupting them.
I hope he got a lot of shit from Rush fans regarding that.
Chris
07-17-08 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpayroll
Well, I am having to dvr the show again, because the last couple of minutes were cut off because the show went past 30 minutes.Chris
07-17-08 | 12:56 PM
#149
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Originally Posted by devilshalo
Sucka! I kinda figured something like that would happen so I extended it by 2 minutes. What was weird was coming back from the break, it seemed they back up to a point they played right before going to commercial.
It would be nice if they posted the whole unadulterated performance on YouTube.
Chris
07-17-08 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mrpayroll
Well, I am having to dvr the show again, because the last couple of minutes were cut off because the show went past 30 minutes.
I'll have to dvr the new episode tonight to see if they show up again. Hopefully he will let them play a different song tonight, WITHOUT interupting them.
I hope he got a lot of shit from Rush fans regarding that.
Chris
I'll have to dvr the new episode tonight to see if they show up again. Hopefully he will let them play a different song tonight, WITHOUT interupting them.
I hope he got a lot of shit from Rush fans regarding that.
Chris
When I said "A little bit" I mean like a couple seconds not a whole song.