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The “Indecision 2008: America’s Choice” was a first for both ‘The Daily Show’ and ‘The Colbert Report’. The show, scheduled for 10:00 PM, EST was the first show with both Jon and Stephen anchoring from the same desk. And, in addition to the hour-long time slot allotted to Stewart and Colbert, they were also broadcasting live. The jokes came fast and furious, and according to writer Barry Julien, much more material was written than could ever be used. Jon Stewart made headlines as being the first Comedian to ever call a race live on the air. Seeing both Jon and Stephen visibly moved after the announcement of Barack Obama was a huge moment for the show.
Full video of the episode, courtesy of Hulu:
Click here for more video highlights, courtesy of Comedy Central’s Colbert Report website
Quotes, screencaps and more after the cut!
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Ratings soar for “Indecision 2008: America’s Choice”
Posted by: | CommentsLest there be any doubt, last night’s broadcast of Indecision 2008: America’s Choice was a roaring success. Here’s the latest from Comedy Central:
RATINGS ALERT: “Indecision 2008: America’s Choice” Is Most-Watched and Highest-Rated Election Special In Comedy Central History
Last night’s live, primetime election special, “Indecision 2008: America’s Choice,” was the highest-rated and most-watched election special in the history of COMEDY CENTRAL’s Award-winning “Indecision” political coverage, drawing 3.1 million total viewers.
Co-anchored by Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert, the culmination of the “Indecision 2008″ coverage of the presidential campaign was up +45% in total viewers vs. “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart’s” “Election Night 2004: Prelude to a Recount” and +60% among Persons 18-49.
Further details as more ratings data becomes available later this afternoon.
The Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning series, “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report,” recently posted record-setting numbers with each series earning its most-watched and highest-rated month in October, averaging 2.1 million total viewers and 1.5 million total viewers respectively. The October 29 appearance by now President-elect Barak Obama was the most-watched episode in “Daily Show” history with 3.6 million total viewers. “The Colbert Report” also had its most-watched episode on October 29 with 2.4 million total viewers.
“Indecision 2008: America’s Choice,” (November 4, 10:00 p.m. – 11:06 p.m.)
3.1 million total viewers P2+ (up +45% vs. “Election Night 2004: Prelude to a Recount”)
2.1 million P18-49 viewers (up +60% vs. “Election Night 2004: Prelude to a Recount”)
1.9 Persons 18-49 Rating (up +47% vs. “Election Night 2004: Prelude to a Recount”)
3.0 Men 18-34 Rating (up +58% vs. “Election Night 2004: Prelude to a Recount”)
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Eye Candy – Indecision 2008 edition
Posted by: | CommentsWhen I grow up, I want to blog on *that* computer!
Also, no news as to where Stephen Colbert was “blogging” last night during the “Indecision 2008″ show, but he does have an official twitter: StephenAtHome. It’s from the Home page. (If you haven’t found the Home page, you need to first log into ColbertNation.com, and then click the glowing telescope at the bottom of the main page of the site.)
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I can’t stop watching this
Posted by: | CommentsJust hearing Jon Stewart voicing these beautiful, beautiful words is intoxicating: “At 11 o’clock at night, Eastern Standard Time, the President of the United States is Barack Obama.”
Politico has posted another article covering the atmosphere at the Daily Show last night. This quote from Larry Wilmore made me feel simultaneously proud of and grateful to these guys all over again: “When Jon finally said, ‘President Barack Obama,’ I was a little taken aback. It was like I wasn’t a correspondent then. It was surreal.” I can only imagine how much that must have taken them all out of their personae (and into the moment). What an amazing, unbelievable night.
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AP covers Jon, Stephen and PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA!
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It feels like a dream to me, but it must be real, because I went to sleep, woke up, and Barack Obama is still the next President of the United States. Holy crap!
The AP reports on the Daily Show and Colbert Report joint coverage of the election and Jon Stewart’s real-time announcement of the big news (emphasis mine):
Stewart, Colbert parody election in real-time
By JAKE COYLE – 2 hours agoNEW YORK (AP) — Culminating their satirical coverage of the campaign, Comedy Central’s Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert teamed up for a live one-hour comedy special — though Stewart had his Cronkite moment, too.
Stewart became the first comedian to announce presidential election results on live national television.
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But comedy eventually subsided to the magnitude of the election results. After the broadcast — held in front of a raucous and partisan crowd — the cast exchanged hugs and Colbert and Stewart both went to the audience to embrace their wives.
In a brief interview after the broadcast backstage, Colbert was still rattled.
“I’ve never had this feeling before, which is: Things went well on Election Night,” said Colbert, whose political views are not his character’s. “I’m a little stunned. I don’t know what to do with my happiness. I’m still afraid someone’s going to take it away.”
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That last quote I copied says it all. How fitting that, once again, I can say that Stephen Colbert speaks for me.
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The Final Endgame Alpha Action Go Time Lift-Off Decide-icidal Hungry Man’s Extreme Raw Power Ultimate Voteslam Smackdown ‘08 No Mercy: Judgment Day ‘08
I’ll do a very nice episode guide here in a little bit, but for now, I’d like to just watch and enjoy the special. And Jenny is going to add a poll to this post once the show is over.
But use this post to do all your wonderful community contributions – I’d love to hear what everyone thinks about the show! I’ll work on the guide as soon as the show is over, but use this thread to give all of your feedback that is the wonderful awesomeness that is Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart in the SAME THEATER! For an hour! For us to watch!!!!
I read today in an article featuring an interview by Barry Julien that said that “there are insane amounts of jokes that were written. . . that no one will ever see.” They apparently wrote jokes for all kind of contingencies in the elections, so we should see a plethora of wonderful and interesting jokes tonight.
Please comment like crazy and give us your reactions to the special.
EDIT:
I’m still sitting here, basking in the fact that America Baracked the vote today. I hope this glow lasts for a long, long time. So instead of doing a guide, I just sat here and watched Obama speak, and watched Anderson Cooper in HD. However, I’d recommend reading Annie Wu’s liveblogging of the show on TV Squad to get a better idea of what happened tonight. I’ll do a guide later.
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Guess what we get to see tomorrow??
Posted by: | CommentsJON STEWART AND STEPHEN COLBERT!!!!!!!!! F@#k yeah.
(Also, has anyone seen any of the other commercials for the Indecision 2008 promos? They’re really cute – I wish Comedy Central would put up an embeddable link to all of them.)
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Episode 4142 (11/03/2008)
Posted by: | Comments“You’re watching the best political team on my show. This is The Colbert Report!”
Which Way the Win Blows: “Tonight! Who are the real winners in this election? Don’t ask me. Ask Joe the Plumber’s agent.”
- 2008 Election: Winners and Losers
- Desk Guest: Charlie Cook
Johnny Rebel: “Plus, what does it take to be a maverick? I say it’s 10% inspiration, 90% voting with George Bush.”
- How to Be A Maverick
Sullivan’s Drivels: “Then, my guest Andrew Sullivan says conservatives should support Obama. Well, McCain’s campaign managers certainly have done their part.”
In closing: “Folks. As you know tomorrow is the election – unless you’re a democrat, in which it’s two days from now. Both campaigns have worked hard to make their case, but now it’s all in God’s hand. So, it’s time to get my prayer on. First, I gotta put on my lucky praying hat. Okay, alright. I got my chips ready to go (pulls out chips), and my (pulls out incense holder and opens it with guacamole)dip. (Eats some nachos)Thou shalt not eat just one. And of course, my lucky prayer hands. Whoo! Jesus #1! Jimmy, hit it. (Music starts, he dances, then begins to pray) Dear Lord, voting is the most precious, personal freedom we have. So, please make people choose the candidate I want. Oh, and please keep an open mind about that pop tart tree. Amen. Colbert out! Whoo! Folks – I have spent almost two years now telling you what you think. Now, Go vote! Good night, America.”
Video Highlight: How to be a Maverick Not everyone is born a maverick, but luckily it’s a skill you can learn.
R.A.P.S. – Click here to talk about the episode!
NOTABLE MOMENTS — Video links and more after the fold!
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