epguideiconEPISODE NUMBER: 5141 (November 4, 2009)
GUESTS: Al Gore, Harold Evans
SEGMENTS: The 20122010 ’09 Virginia New Jersey Gubernatorial Off-Year Semi-Presidential Electferendum, Tip of the Hat, Wag of the Finger, Formidable Opponent
VIDEOS: Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Sometimes a show is just infinitely full of win. Tonight is one of those shows. It’s seriously wrong to go with a Monty Python reference, but to start the Tip/Wag with “It’s ..” was just wonderful. I, like many of my peers who grew up in the 70′s and 80′s, grew up on the likes of the “It’s” man, and the “Meaning of Life” (the only instance of vomiting, fake or no, that I actually laugh like crazy at, btw).’

And the argument in tonight’s guide comments shall surely be: Great “Formidable Opponent”, or Greatest “Formidable Opponent”? How fantastic was it to bring in Red Tie Al Gore and Blue Tie Al Gore? I didn’t think the “Formidable Opponent” from Iraq could ever be topped, but this one I think did it. Also, I liked the ‘Daily Show’ “four blocks from the Hustler club” callback.

The interview with Harold Evans was, for lack of a better word, just delightful. At the beginning of the interview, it’s as if Stephen slips into his Geraldo character. The moment in the middle where Evans started talking about getting benefits for the children born with no arms or legs, where Stephen just smiles like crazy because he’s totally lost control of the interview, made me smile right along with him. On the rare occasions when a guest out-ridiculouses Stephen, it’s always fun to see how Stephen tries to wrangle them back in.

What did you like most about this episode? Let us know in the comments!

Stephen Colbert - November 4, 2009

  • I am still stuck with voting fever. Or swine flu. It’s so cold here.
  • Which is why I have always called yesterday’s vote “The 20122010 ’09 Virginia New Jersey Gubernatorial Off-Year Semi-Presidential Electferendum”.
  • Nothing says “Your’e a Winner” like quoting Monty Python.
  • You heard it, nation. According to Rush Limbaugh, the GOP front runner for 2012 is “I Have No Clue About That.”
  • Jimmy, I said Republican candidate. That’s better.
  • I am no fan of this magazine. “Us” is a very misleading title. I’m not in here, and neither are you.
  • Time for a little eye tuck, Methuselah.
  • Sparkle!
  • But Sally Struthers says we can do it for just a dollar a day!
  • “You’re just saying Recession to everything I …” “Recession!”
  • I believe if you’re rich enough, you can shed your mortal form, become a being of pure money, and live forever inside Quicken.
  • Stephen with a red tie, global warming doesn’t have to hurt our economy.
  • Stephen with a blue tie: Is he adapting?
    Al Gore with a Red Tie: Doesn’t seem to be growing any gills.
  • Did you leave newspapers before or after you saw the iceberg?

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