It’s hit the Associated Press, so I’m guessing it’s finally safe to talk about. It looks like it’s official – Stephen Colbert will be in filming in Baghdad next week, starting June 8th. The show will have an audience of about 450 active service men and women each show. And God bless whatever AP person had the wisdom to put this picture of Stephen in the article.
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It looks like the New York Times has an expanded version of this AP article (h/t Vigwig).
Sweet baby Jesus, that's hot
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Stephen’s released a video asking us to blog it. So we’re definitely good. Whoo! We’re going to Iraq!
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*GASP*…squee for Mr. Army Man in preety uniform! Want to smell. XDD
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Best of luck Stephen and all of the Report crew- our thoughts and prayers are with you!!! Can’t wait to see the episodes! Be safe!
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Magnificent photo, wonderful story. Best wishes to Stephen, the crew, and — of course — the troops and civilians in Iraq.
Our thoughts are with you all.
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There’s a feature in the NY Times today about his trip.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/06/05/arts/AP-US-TV-Colbert-in-Iraq.html?_r=1&emc=eta1
That is one mighty fine pix!
Bless all the TCR crew for their great work.
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Beautiful, impressive photo. Prayers and best wishes to Stephen and the entire crew of The Colbert Report and the troops and civilians in Iraq. Stay safe and take care always :)
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That picture is really, really hot. Lol. Thanks for posting the video too, it’s nice to finally hear it straight from Stephen! I’m worried for him, but I’m sure that his crew and the army will do everything they can to protect him. Have a great time, TCR crew, and stay safe!! :D
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…I’m sorry, if there were any words after that picture I was unable to process them. I’m going to go put my brain in a bowl of cool water for a while and then try again. hngaaaaaaaah hot man in flight suit hanging off F-16.
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LOVE that photo! And I also really appreciate how they’re exemplifying their own theme. Thanks so much for sharing all the delicious details with us, and Godspeed to Stephen and crew during their time overseas.
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Lovely photo, exciting news, great articles. (They’re there right now! Ack!) But I’m such a nitpicker – NY Times, you can’t figure out that the T is silent in both the man & the character’s names?? Fact check!
Safe travels for all the crew!!
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That’s a great photo. I’m really excited for these shows.
I hope they all have a safe trip!
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Oh yay! He’s going to Iraq! I love that pic you found and his blog was so funny. I can’t wait for next week!
I’m glad to hear that he’ll still be tweeting! ^_^
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Be safe Stephen, cast and crew<3
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I’m glad that we finally know, but I really am going to miss the “Where in the world and when in time is Stephen Colbert gonna be in the Persian Gulf” segment, especially that theme song!
and that picture…wow…
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My prayers are with Stephen, his crew, all the soldiers, & their families.
(Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! I can’t believe it’s really. happening!)
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Praying for safety of Stephen and crew…and everyone over there.
I can’t wait to see history unfold:)
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Yes take care Stephen and everyone there, my prayers too. I can’t wait to see the shows; I’m sure all their efforts will be greatly appreciated by the troops.
And those are great pictures :)
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LOVE that photo! I can’t wait to see next week’s shows, and I hope Stephen & crew have a safe trip.
And again (because it needs to be said twice), I LOVE that photo… *sigh*
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