Hey, kids! Time to get caught up on the news while Stephen and the rest of Team Colbert take a well-deserved break from the show, which I’m sure they all need very much to complete their recovery from Rally weekend. Our round-up today includes one final (I hope) Rally item, some comments from Robin Williams, an early look at some end-of-the-year sort of things, and word of a possible trip to Florida for Jon and Stephen in the spring.
Felicem natalem diem, Stephen Colbert!
May 13, 2010 By
It is a day for celebration in the Colbert Nation, for Sir Dr. Stephen T. Colbert, DFA turns 46 today. Happy birthday, Sir Dr. Stephen! To honor Stephen, and thank him for the joy he brings us 160 episodes a year (and many of the days in between), we’re spotlighting one of Stephen’s favorite charities, [...]
Difference Makers: The Story Pirates hold second “After School Special”
March 5, 2010 By
Every now and again, we get tips about events that just warm the cockles of our hearts, and this one is a doozy. Story Pirates is a great organization that promotes literacy in young children. It boasts what I think is a wonderfully creative way to get kids involved in stories called the Play/Write Program. [...]
MERCYCAT (Haiti Earthquake Relief Benefit) to feature ‘Colbert Report’ performers
January 19, 2010 By
Hey, everyone! If you’re in New York and looking for a fun and decidedly philanthropic way to spend your Sunday evening, please consider attending MERCYCAT at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre. MERCYCAT – Haiti Earthquake Relief Benefit The UCB Theatre is doing its part to help the victims of the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti [...]
Comedy Central announces ‘Own A Piece of Histor-Me: A Colbert Nation Liquidation’
January 11, 2010 By
Well, well. All of you who were wondering what happened to the set pieces from the old Colbert Report set might be interested in this item: Comedy Central will be auctioning three large pieces of the Colbert memorabilia for some really cool charities. ‘The Colbert Report’ Gets a New Set and Holds an Auction ‘Own [...]
Stephen Colbert supports Race for the Cure
September 13, 2009 By
Greetings, everyone. It’s been pretty quiet in the Colbert universe while Stephen and his crew have — we hope! — relaxed and rechaged their batteries. But it hasn’t all been resting on laurels out there: in what’s become an annual tradition, Stephen showed up to participate in today’s Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure [...]
“I’d say throw the book at that kid, but he would just read it”
September 3, 2009 By
Hey, everyone! Hope you’re all finding ways to survive this break period; it’s been a bit of an adjustment for me, not seeing Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert at eleven each night. One way I’ve been using my extra time is in diving into the weird and wonderful world of books — truth be told, [...]
Stephen Colbert + U.S. Cellular’s Alan Ferber = DonorsChoose.org win
August 13, 2009 By
Ha ha! I love this! As you all know, Stephen Colbert champions a number of wonderful causes and is on the board of the great DonorsChoose.org charity. Well, U.S. Cellular’s Chief Marketing Officer, Alan Ferber, is a huge Stephen Colbert fan. Some of the enterprising folks over at their Calling All Teachers program learned about [...]
Happy Birthday, Stephen Colbert!
May 13, 2009 By
Celebrate, O members of the Colbert Nation, for our pundit extraordinaire is 45 today. Happy birthday, Sir Stephen! To commemorate this illustrious event, I’m reposting the birthday message Stephen recorded on behalf of DonorsChoose.org, in which he asks those of us willing and able to do so to give students and educators across the country [...]
Paul Rieckhoff talks about vets, Stephen Colbert and the Colbert Bump
May 7, 2009 By
I’m always impressed by Paul Rieckhoff when I see him interviewed; he is such a great spokesman for veterans, and his commitment to improving their situations is clear in everything he does. Since we know that Stephen Colbert has been a steadfast supporter of the troops and their families, as well, it comes as no [...]