The Colbert Report (2005)★ 8.4/10
- Comedy
- Talk Show
- Journalism
Directed by: Jim Hoskinson, Paul B. Cummings
Written by: Eric Drysdale, Stephen Colbert, Ben Karlin, Jon Stewart, Glenn Eichler
Satirical newscaster Stephen Colbert, armed with his larger-than-life ego and overly-patriotic spirit, provides humorous commentary on the big issues going on in the United States and the rest of the world.
- Original title
- The Colbert Report
- Storyline
- An offshoot of "The Daily Show" (1996), "The Colbert Report" (the Ts in Colbert and Report are silent) is a parody of shows like "The O'Reilly Factor". Colbert begins the show with teasers about the show's content, then the credits go by, with a giant eagle and the Stars and Stripes featured predominantly. Colbert peppers commentaries with phrases like, "Look, I don't have time to read books" or "President Bush isn't a head thinker, he's a gut thinker." Aspects of talking-head programs are exaggerated and Colbert presents a host overwhelmed by his own importance. Guests do not walk on-stage but are seated at a small table to the side. Colbert runs over to them, encouraging the audience to applaud and high-five him as he passes. He is then likely to begin an interview by asking a guest something like, "Explain evolution in 20 seconds", or "Isn't everyone who disagrees with the President guilty of treason?" Colbert is also very clear about our #1 threat": "Bears!" His distrust of bears is a continuing theme.
- Rating
- 8.4 / 10 · 39,702
- Companies
- Busboy Productions, Comedy Central, Hello Doggie, Spartina Productions, The Comedy Network, CTV Television Network, Comedy Central Extra, Fox Network, Paramount Home Entertainment
- Release dates
- US October 17, 2005
- CA November 7, 2005