I cannot wait to see the ‘Faces of America’ series on PBS, hosted by Professor Henry Louis Gates Jr. Every new promotion about the series makes me that much more excited to tune in.
Gates was interviewed today on ‘Good Morning America’ and the show featured a clip from the Stephen Colbert segment where Stephen is surprised he’s got a *gasp* LUTHERAN in his family tree! The Stephen segment is about one minute into the video.
(h/t Erika and Katherine)
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Actually, I’ll let Dr. Tyson do the reminding:
I’m so excited about this event! I love Stephen’s interviews with Dr. Tyson on the Report, but they’re never long enough to suit me. Right now I’m very grateful that I live in NJ, because in a few hours I’ll be taking a little trip up the Garden State Parkway to attend this. I’m looking forward to seeing Stephen do the interviewing out of character for a change, and I know it’s going to be educational and very entertaining! I hope to have a report for all of you afterwards.
For details about the event, check out Ms I’s original post, or head over to NorthJersey.com.
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Remember a few weeks back when we blogged about Mark Malkoff’s new project, Mark Malkoff Gets Carried Away in NYC? The video is edited, and we’d love to share it with you now! I know a couple of Zoners got to help with the challenge, and I hope you’ll share your stories in the comments. This really does prove that New Yorkers are a very friendly bunch of people.
And don’t forget, you can keep up with Mark at Mark’s Twitter page or check out his latest adventures at MarkMalkoff.com.
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Episode 6016 (1/28/2010)
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EPISODE NUMBER: 6016 (January 28, 2010)
GUESTS: David Gergen
SEGMENTS: State of the Colbert Nation, Stephen Colbert’s Sport Report
VIDEOS: Thursday, January 28, 2010
I really enjoyed the opening State of the Colbert Nation segment. I thought it brought a wonderfully fresh perspective on how to report the State of the Union address. The background was hysterical – it made him look positively cartoonish.
David Gergen is such an it-getter – I really like the interviews where it’s obvious that the guest has respect for both the character and the content presented at the same time. Also, just so you know, I’m not replacing my header graphic.
What did you all enjoy most about this very rich show tonight? And did the picture of Stephen with double D’s disturb anyone else as much as it did me?
- And it was very bipartisan, folks. He spoke to both Republican members of the Legislature, and Republican members of his family.
- I love what he is doing with minorities in that. Jim, can I get some minorities please? Can I get a black guy? Ok. I’ll take a pregnant lady. An Asian guy. You know what, get me an Asian pregnant guy. And you know what? These are tough times. Give me someone who is recently unemployed. [Conan]
- That was such a good story. It reminds me of when I was a kid and my dad said, “Son …” Dad was right. I was his son.
- It is packed with information, along with stock photography, and the kind of generous margins usually reserved for 8th grade term papers.
- Yes, the iPad. A name that narrowly beat out the TamPod.
- Michelle Obama looked radiant in an Isaac Mizrahi original with a fitted bodice that flared dramatically into a pleated skirt of rich, crepe silk whose color I can only call Aubergine. She is fierce.
- Is there anyone else? Seriously? You know what, let’s do this in a minute. Can you hang out?
- Stephen: What did you think of the President’s speech last night. And just to clarify, I mean the Black president.
David Gergen: I will not quote my friend Chris Matthews on that subject. - 2016? That’s the end of the first term of President Palin.
- David Gergen: I like Harry Reid.
Colbert: I love him! Raisins are delicious! - Lewis is also making some modifications to the net.
- It’s exactly like going to a Lil Wayne concerts if all the songs were formed by Lil Wayne Newton.
- And if that doesn’t work, there’s always the fallback reality show, Bigots Vs Spigots, where Mr. Lewis is beaten to death by a chrome faucet. For charity!
- Look at Anna Kournikova. She must be the best, because I’ve heard of her.
- The point is, she leads sports in the most important statistic: not safe for work Google image results.
- I am experiencing a confusing bouquet of emotions right now.
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Spoiler Alert: Photos from the latest BKAD taping
By · CommentsHowdy, Zoners! MsInterpreted already let us in on the fact that Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) has taped an upcoming BKAD segment. A few pictures from the day are posted over on Rep. Quigley’s Facebook page. I always love these glimpses of Stephen at work! Click past the jump for a little preview.
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R.I.P. J.D. Salinger
By · CommentsAuthor and famous recluse J.D. Salinger has died, at the age of 91. Works such as The Catcher in the Rye, Nine Stories, and Franny and Zooey have become classics of American literature, and are staples in many a high school and college reading list. Fans of The Report will also know that Stephen has long thought of Salinger as the ultimate “get” for an interview on the show. While “Stephen” challenged Salinger with bluster and threats, I suspect the real Stephen would have been humbled and happy at the chance to meet him. So in tribute to the man and his works, here are a few clips:
Daily/Colbert Toss: Stephen’s going to have J.D. Salinger on the show. Well, not really.
Salinger Watch: Stephen will rip out a new story from Nine Stories every day until J.D. Salinger comes on the show.
Raise High the Rage Beams: If J.D. Salinger doesn’t come on the show, Stephen will publish Salinger rip-offs under his own pseudonym, J.D. Stephenger.
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Seriously? Only 41%?!
By · CommentsI know many of my fellow Zoners have had the experience of mentioning that you are a Stephen Colbert fan to another person only to get the reaction of, “Who?” It truly is mind bloggling to me when that happens. I mean, come on, he’s been on the cover of Sports Illustrated, for Bob’s sake!
But it’s a little on the funny (weird, not haha) side to see the statistic in an actual poll, done by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press. According to NPR.com:
Only 26% of the 1,003 adults surveyed this month by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press knew it takes 60 votes to break a filibuster in the Senate — even though that 60-vote “super majority” figure has been written and talked about endlessly in the news media in the past year as Democrats neared it, reached it and then lost it.
But 41% correctly identified Stephen Colbert as “a comedian and TV talk show host.”
Of course, Stephen will probably be obsessed by the 59% who couldn’t ID him.
And NPR didn’t even mention the funniest part – 7% of the people polled thought that Stephen Colbert was a member of Congress! Must be all the snazzy suits and the gorgeous mane of hair.
EDIT:
Zoner dustdevil reminded me that Stephen is, in fact, a hip hop artist, as seen in this “Stephen Colbert’s Hiphopketball: A Jazzebration” video. (Best Hip Line Ever: “Swish Mother F**ker, now listen to me blow!”)
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Stephen Colbert to present at 2010 Grammy Awards
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Sooooo …. I guess this means that now I’m going to have to watch the Grammys.
I hope you all have time to watch some TV this Sunday night (or, you know, have some room on your TiVos).
From Grammy.com (my emphasis added):
More GRAMMY Performers, Presenters Announced
Jeff Beck, Drake, Eminem, Jamie Foxx, Lil Wayne, and T-Pain among latest performers added
January 28, 2010 – 11:37am
GRAMMY.com. . .
Actor Simon Baker (“The Mentalist”), comedian and TV host Stephen Colbert, rock legend Alice Cooper, nine-time GRAMMY winner Sheryl Crow, actress Kaley Cuoco (“The Big Bang Theory”), seven-time GRAMMY and three-time Latin GRAMMY winner Plácido Domingo, actor Robert Downey Jr., three-time GRAMMY winner Wyclef Jean, GRAMMY and 17-time Latin GRAMMY winner Juanes, country artist Miranda Lambert, six-time GRAMMY winner John Legend, actress/singer Jennifer Lopez, actress/singer Lea Michelle (“Glee”), actor Chris O’Donnell (“NCIS: Los Angeles”), pop singer Katy Perry, four-time GRAMMY winner Lionel Richie, TV and radio host Ryan Seacrest, four-time GRAMMY winner Seal, Academy Award-winning writer/director Quentin Tarantino, and two-time GRAMMY winner Keith Urban are the latest presenters announced for Music’s Biggest Night.
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Don’t forget to root for Stephen and A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift Of All! (in the “Best Comedy Album” category) this weekend! Weird Al, for one, is looking forward to losing to Stephen in that category.
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