Klassic Kolbert: Days of Repentance

Well, boys and girls, it’s almost Rosh Hashanah, and that’s as good a reason as any to revisit one of Stephen’s hilarious and oh-so-culturally-sensitive segments from years gone by: the Atone Phone. I cannot begin to describe for you how hard I laughed when Stephen first introduced 1-888-OOPS-JEW, and that laughter only compounded when I realized it was a working number (at the time). So, in honor of Stephen’s Jewish Friend, here’s a look back at that hilarious segment.

Days of Repentance Hotline: Oh, sons of David and daughters of Ruth, Stephen awaits your apologies for all the wrongs you committed against him this year.

Click past the fold for some of the apologies.

Sign Off – Pentagon Papers: Daniel Ellsberg calls Stephen to apologize for not releasing the Pentagon Papers sooner than he did.

Frank Rich Calls In: Frank Rich calls Stephen on the atone phone, and Stephen is disappointed with his message.

Jon Stewart Calls In: Stephen talks to Jon Stewart on the Days of Repentance hotline.