Stephen Colbert took a break from jokes and satire on his Comedy Central show 'The Colbert Report" to honor his late mother Lorna, who recently died at the age of 92. The show had taken a break for him to mourn the loss, and this was his first show since coming back. It's that much more touching to see someone who is usually so 'on' and wisecracking suddenly be so genuinely loving and sincere.
When you think of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart is the first face that comes to mind. But could you have imagined if the legendary late night comedy host had quit just when he got started?
Don't worry, America, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert will be bringing you the political funnies (and for some, the most trusted news content on TV today), for a few more years!
Stephen Colbert left fans cold and confused last week, when he suddenly decided to put "The Colbert Report" on hiatus. Last night, the host returned to the airwaves with an explanation about what happened.
No matter how famous for being anti establishment and cool a celebrity gets, more than likely they started out their career being willing to do a commercial for whatever establishment was willing to pay them. In show business terms, it's the circle of life.
Al Gore goofed the other night on The Colbert Report, referring to Stephen's 'character' on the show. Colbert didn't let it just fly by. Gore got uncomfortable and giddy at his mistake. Conclusion: We need more giddy Gore.