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Here’s one for all you “syrup-suckers” out there. ;)
Stephen will be taping public interviews on False Creek during his trip, and he wants YOU to be there [emphasis added]:
Colbert issues open invitation to Vancouver tapings
The Globe and Mail By Marsha Lederman, The Globe and Mail
Posted Thursday, February 11, 2010 3:53 PM ETWhen The Colbert Report is in Vancouver next week for the 2010 Olympics, the show will be taping interviews in a public park on False Creek, and host Stephen Colbert is extending an invitation for the north-of-the-border contingent of Colbert Nation to show up.
“It’s sort of come one, come all,” Colbert told The Globe and Mail Thursday.
“[The set is] festival style: big stage and speakers and large-screen TVs for people to see.”
The show will be taped Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. at Creekside Park, next to Telus World of Science, which has been converted to Sochi World for the 2010 Games.
“We’re going to do it outside with the beautiful backdrop of the water behind us and be able to see the Olympic Village off in the distance,” Colbert said from his New York office.
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There’s more information on Stephen’s trip to the Olympics in this AP article (h/t to Ann G. and Melanie W. for this one!):
Colbert heads to Olympics for medals and mockery
By Jake Coyle, AP Entertainment Writer. . .
[Stephen's] preparing for the big event. While The Colbert Report is in repeats next week, the comedian will be in Vancouver, British Columbia, for the first week of the Olympics. He’ll be there recording a wealth of material for his show (to air beginning Feb. 22), attending events, conducting interviews and doing a kind of half-show from a stage set up outside the Olympic center.
“We’ll bring snow because I don’t think Vancouver has any,” he said in an interview, taking a swipe at the city’s sometimes watery precipitation.
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As part of an arrangement made with NBC and NBC Universal Sports Chairman Dick Ebersol (who recently appeared on The Report ), Colbert will be allowed to film inside the Richmond Olympic Oval. In exchange, he will join Bob Costas for commentary Feb. 17 on NBC.
But for all of his satire, it’s clear Colbert has a genuine love of the Olympics.
“It’s a festival,” he says. “What a great, rare honor it’s been to be helpful in any way to these beautiful athletes. I’m really in awe of what they do and I want to be there to support them.”
I’ve mentioned before that I’m a bit of a dork about Olympics, and I’m sure I’ll be glued to my TV for a lot of the events. Having Stephen there will just be icing on the cake; I can practically hear that Olympic theme now!
UPDATED TO ADD: The link on the Colbert Nation suggests a 9:15 am arrival time for people wishing to attend the live tapings in Vancouver. Please plan accordingly, and have fun!
I WILL BE THERE MUHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA YESSSS!!!!
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ME TOO!
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WORK IT! What time you going at? I’m thinking around 4?
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As soon as transit starts running, lol.
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Woot! Report back.
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ME TOO!!
lol @ reCaptcha: such wang
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HEY! NFZPEOPLES!
How about we wear Acts 6:8 shirts, which is a parody on John 3:16
Acts 6:8 goes: “And Stephen, full of grace and power, did great wonders and signs among the people.”
YES? YES! I will also have a massive sign.
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Oh I love it! :) What an awesome idea.
If I were fortunate enough to be there, I would totally join in. Why must I live in Tennessee? Why?!
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Okay, that shirt idea is just fantastic! Have fun!!
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Man, am I living on the wrong side of the country!
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I read in the first article that Michael Bublé will be one of his guests. Crooning showdown!
recaptcha: are equals
And go Colbert Nation for raising $350,000!
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I can’t believe it’s up to $350,000! Truly awesome. :)
And if Stephen and Michael Bublé sing together, I’m not sure I’ll be able to handle just how wonderful that would be. I almost squealed with glee just thinking about it…
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Oh how I wish I could be there! It’s great to know that they’ll be some Zoners there representing Colbert Nation :)
SO excited for the Olympics!
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This is fantastic! How early should people show up? How early do people come for tapings usually for good seats? How many people usually come? Sorry for all the questions, I’ve never been to a taping…So excited…
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It’s the park right by Science World, that’s pretty huge and open, right? It’s not like a New York studio where there’s only a set number of seats and seating would be very limited. I wouldn’t worry too much about being able to get a seat. I’m guessing in the park there wouldn’t even be seats, exactly. It’d probably be more like bring your own blanket to spread on the grass.
According to forecast those days have nice weather. Good, it wouldn’t be so fun to sit in the park in the rain.
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I was enjoying the Olympic festivities and when I got home late last night and read this, I was so excited.
I have been thinking of ideas how to miss part of work. Still haven’t come up with anything yet.
It’s going to be so much fun. I wonder if you’ll hear the skytrain (transit system) while taping since the taping is out in the open.
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I’M GOING TO WEAR MY SYRUP SUIT! ITS GOING TO GET STICKY!
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okay that’s now two things I have said that I never thought I would say:
1. I wish I was Canadian.
and
2. When is curling going to be on, I want to see curling.
Then there is this, that I haven’t said in a very long time:
3. I’m excited about the Olympics.
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Stephen + live commentary on Olympic events = Love
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SO STOKED TO BE THERE! :) Weeeeeeeeeee!
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COLBERT SPONSORSHIP FOR THE OLYMPICS
Molson Canadian beer needs to sponsor a campaign for Stephen’s Canadian Olympic tour called:
‘I AM CANADIAN, I AM AN ICE-HOLE’
to support their longstanding ‘I am Canadian’ advertising campaign.
Personally I am going to wear an ‘Ice-Hole’ Tee to the show on Thursday.
C’Mon Cunuck Nation – let’s do an Ice Hole campaign! can we do this?
GO GOBERT!!!!
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