Comments on: VIDEO: Stephen Colbert and Barack Obama – behind the scenes

By: infi_knight

infi_knight — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 05:33:43 +0000

Not sure if this is available elsewhere in the NFZ, and I’m sure it’s alot less impressive than SC with the Pres., but here’s SC and the General rehearsing this bit in Iraq. http://www.youtube.com/user/MNCIraq#play/all/uploads-all/2/s67QkCNhFMk

Actually it’s the rehearsal BEFORE the rehearsal, as I attended the audience-involved rehearsal expecting to see him and Odierno but that part was absent. Of course when I saw it being really taped my jaw dropped…it took a bit for me to realize that couldn’t really be the POTUS on LIVE feed!

By: nerdygirl

nerdygirl — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 02:03:50 +0000

I finally just got around to watching this — ONE TAKE? That’s astounding to me. I loved when they started running Obama through it and he’s all “Yeah, yeah, I read the script, let’s do it.”

By: Holly

Holly — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 01:41:53 +0000

Thanks everyone for your replies – it’s interesting to hear what others think. fair and balanced indeed. ;) I think I’m just a little over-sensitive now that the shoe is on the other foot, as it were, re: who’s in power.

I finally got to see the vid w/ the youtube link, and I agree with the poster upthread who said “two of the coolest dudes in the universe”! Indeed! Every time I think I can’t be more impressed with Stephen, I’m wrong. ;)

By: In Absentia

In Absentia — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:10:03 +0000

I’m certain Stephen realized who he was talking to. However, he had a job to do so he had to get past all of that “OMG! This is the President!” stuff. Difficult to do, but necessary. Also, Obama’s demeanor and attitude certainly helped. Remember, he actually apologized for running late. The President of the United States apologizing for being late! What a guy! Both him and Stephen are really gracious. That’s simply wonderful.

By: Gaia Faye

Gaia Faye — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:19:35 +0000

I wish I could just pal around with the President like that. They’re all just so “Heyyyyyyyy! :D” while just as a viewer I feel all “OMG. STEPHEN. DO YOU REALIZE THAT’S THE PRESIDENT.”

Allison’s whispered crowd reactions are great. “Whooaaa this is amazing!”

By: TruthPower

TruthPower — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:34:51 +0000

I thought so too. I think I had a dream last night where all of us here got to go see the president with them. I wish that would really happen.

By: bev

bev — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:20:59 +0000

Wow that was really cool. I didn’t even know that they rehearsed with Stephen actually there, I thought that a camera crew was sent and that was it.

And awesome, I Am America and So Can You being on the bookshelf!!

By: Erika

Erika — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:23:13 +0000

I love this so much! Thanks for posting!

I wonder how much the President actually watches The Colbert Report? Does he TiVo it? :P

It was especially cute when Obama asked Evie if Stephen was just as funny at home. I’m guessing she gets that a lot.

By: Julia

Julia — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 04:11:56 +0000

His hair! His beautiful, beautiful hair! :D

By: ColbertGirl27

ColbertGirl27 — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 03:56:43 +0000

I definitely see your point Holly and I would never like to see Stephen or Jon become too buddy-buddy with any president. However, I think it will always be more likely for presidents to “kiss up” to comedians rather than vice versa.

I think it’s too early in Obama’s presidency to make any assumptions regarding Stephen’s interactions with Obama, but I think your worries deserve some merit. Stephen recognized the danger of getting sucked into the political machine during his “presidential campaign” when his staff began wondering if he was taking himself seriously.

Thanks for keeping this thread fair and balanced;)

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