The AP has the story: Colbert, O’Reilly Face Off on Both Shows By JAKE COYLE The Associated Press Thursday, January 18, 2007; 10:48 PM NEW YORK — Parody met its inspiration Thursday when Stephen Colbert and Bill O’Reilly traded guest appearances on each other’s shows in an exchange that Colbert called “a meeting of the [...]
O’Reilly: “It will be fun”
January 18, 2007 By
The great pundit faceoff is nearly upon us. What does “Papa Bear” have to say about the upcoming interviews? Well, he believes that “Stephen” will have the upper hand, since taping of The Colbert Report will take place after the taping for The O’Reilly Factor, and “A guy like Colbert can play it anyway he [...]
It-getters are becoming more like scientists?
January 17, 2007 By
No doubt regular viewers have noticed that The Colbert Report boasts a guest list unusually well-represented by scientists. Evidently, the editors of Seed magazine noticed it, too; they’ve just published an article examining Stephen’s role in making science part of “the currency of the hip.” After rounding up a number of clips featuring science-themed segments [...]
Wanted: Mothers
January 17, 2007 By
Gawker has the story: producers for The Colbert Report are looking for members of mothers’ groups for an upcoming segment. Our show, The Colbert Report, is a satirical news program that is partnered with The Daily Show. We are putting together a piece about an At Home Dads support group in Texas and would like [...]
Rerun alert: Missing these would be a crime
January 17, 2007 By
Many diehard fans are aware that Stephen Colbert once intended to be a dramatic – rather than a comedic – actor (“Let me share my misery with you,” he offers). As DB has previously noted, Stephen can be seen in one of his rare dramatic roles guest-starring in Law & Order: Criminal Intent (original air [...]
Who’s honoring Stephen now? The USCAF
January 17, 2007 By
The U.S. Comedy Arts Festival (USCAF) has chosen Stephen Colbert as its first ever recipient of the “Person of the Year” award! The USCAF takes place from February 28th – March 4th, and other honorees include Don Rickles (the inaugural USCAF Pinnacle Award) and screenwriter and producer Blake Edwards (the USCAF Filmmaker Tribute). Daily Show [...]
More fallout from the WHCD
January 16, 2007 By
Editor & Publisher has the story; it seems that the White House Correspondents’ Association is trying to avoid the controversy that surrounded Stephen Colbert’s keynote performance at last year’s dinner and has named Rich Little as this year’s featured performer. I personally found Stephen’s routine last year both hilarious and brave, but I’m sorry it [...]
BKAD Spoiler
January 16, 2007 By
Heads up, residents of Washington’s 3rd District (“The Fightin’ 3rd!”). I’m a day late with this news, but you’ll get a chance to “Better Know” Rep. Brian Baird (D-WA) when he appears on tomorrow night’s episode of The Colbert Report (airdate courtesy of this MySpace blogger). Among Stephen’s questions to Rep. Baird: “Mount St. Helens [...]