The Colbert Report (2005– )

Satirist news caster Stephen Colbert provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world, with his larger then life ego and overly patriotic spirit along with him every step of the way.

Stars:

Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Jay Katsir

Won 2 Primetime Emmys. Another 11 wins & 38 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Stephen Colbert	...	Himself - Host (1102 episodes, 2005-2013)

Storyline

An, offshoot of The Daily Show, The Colbert Report (the Ts in Colbert and in Report are silent) is a parody of shows like "The O'Reilly Factor." Colbert begins the show with teasers about the show's content and then the credits go by, with a giant eagle and the stars and stripes featured predominantly. Colbert will pepper commentaries with phrases like, "Look, I don't have time to read books," or, "President Bush isn't a head thinker, he's a gut thinker." Aspects of talking head programs are exaggerated and Colbert presents a host overwhelmed by his own importance. Guests do not walk on-stage but are seated at a small table to the side. Colbert runs over to them, encouraging the audience to applaud and high five him as he passes. He is then likely to begin an interview by asking a guest something like, "Explain evolution in 20 seconds," or "Isn't everyone who disagrees with the president guilty of treason?" Colbert is also very clear about our number one threat, "Bears." His distrust ...

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Plot Keywords:

guest | parody | interview | monologue | spoof | 

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Taglines:

He's a journalist with gravitas, with dignity, with balls.

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Genres:

Comedy | News | Talk-Show

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Colbert Nation Comedy Central

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 2005 (USA)

Also Known As:

To kafstiko humor tou Colbert

Company Credits

Production Co:

Busboy Productions, Comedy Central, Hello Doggie

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

During the 2007-2008 Writers Strike, Colbert pronounced the "T"s in "Colbert" and "Report" to indicate that the show was not the same without his writers.

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Quotes

Stephen Colbert: Don't worry Republicans. Just like the Lord you shall rise again.
"The Word" side-screen: Lord Voldemort

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Connections

Followed by The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear (2010)

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Soundtracks

"Baby Mumbles"
(theme song)
Written and Performed by Cheap Trick

User Reviews

Funny

I think The Colbert Report is very funny. Stephen Colbert is a very witty man as is his show. I am not sure if it will stay on the air and for how long because often times Spin-offs don't last a long time, but I enjoy watching it. I get several good laughs from it; I especially enjoy The Word of the Day! I LOVE the Daily Show With Jon Stewart. I think that when things are bad and you can't do anything about it, laughter is a wonderful wonderful thing. I trust The Daily Show to give me the best news and I have a fantabulous time watching it. Stephen Colbert has done a great job on the Daily Show and his presence has continued with his own show. Watch The Colbert Report and find out what Stephen Colbert thinks...its entertainment!