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Stephen Colbert Drops Wit and Wisdom at University of Virginia Commencement

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:24:16 +0000

Thanks to YouTube, commencement addresses are no longer just for the assembled graduates.

Stephen Colbert delivered the keynote speech at the University of Virginia's graduation ceremony on Saturday, and the Comedy Central star's blunt and self-effacing words have quickly gone viral.

James Franco Admits He's Playing a Character Named 'James Franco'

Emerald Catron — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:21:50 +0000

Okay, then. It’s settled. James Franco is a fraud. Sure, he was joking when he admitted it on ‘The Colbert Report,’ but … was he? Also, Stephen Colbert is probably unbeatable in a challenge of Tolkein trivia. Bonus: game of “Marry, Hit That, Throw a Pail of Water on Her.” Another brilliant interview from Stephen [...]

'Colbert Report' Will Dedicate a Week of Shows to 'The Hobbit'

Danny Gallagher — Sat, 01 Dec 2012 23:31:11 +0000

Superstar and all around super guy Stephen Colbert is also a super nerd when it comes to the fantasy works of J.R.R. Tolkien. He doesn't just love 'The Lord of the Rings' books. He's a walking almanac of the series.

So it's probably no surprise to the "Colbert Nation" that Comedy Central's 'The Colbert Report' will dedicate an entire week of shows to 'The Hobbit,' the new movie based on Tolkien's iconic works from 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy director Peter Jackson.

Indecent Proposal: Stephen Colbert Offers Donald Trump $1 Million

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 18:56:38 +0000

Inspired by Donald Trump’s recent offer to President Obama, Stephen Colbert has decided to raise the stakes. Just a couple of days ago, Trump received a fresh onslaught of ridicule when he posted a YouTube video — which he hyped for days in advance — offering $5 million to have President Obama’s college records released. This [...]

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert Play the Alphabet Game

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 15:45:24 +0000

And now a lighthearted moment from Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert — no politics, no poking fun, not even any satire. Just two dudes playing the best round of the Alphabet game we’ve probably ever seen. With the exception of ‘X,’ but ‘X’ doesn’t count. Everyone knows that.

Stephen Colbert Enlists the US Gymnastics 'Fierce Five' as Interns

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:50:42 +0000

The members of the US women's gymnastics team have become huge celebrities, thanks to their gold-winning performance at the Olympics. But they're still teenagers, which means it's time for them to get summer internships. (After all, you can only pad your resume so much with Olympic medals.)

Stephen Colbert Stands Up For Plants

Dan Seitz — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 14:30:35 +0000

Most vegetarians are just people who don't eat meat. Sometimes it's a medical concern, sometimes they're just grossed out by slaughterhouses, sometimes it's a religious requirement.

Then there are the vegetarians that make these vegetarians wince, the ones who are all about vegetarianism because they want to tell you how much better they are than you.

The ones Stephen Colbert is sticking it to in this hilarious ad.

Stephen Colbert Pays Tribute to Maurice Sendak on 'Live With Kelly'

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:05:50 +0000

One of the last media appearances legendary author and illustrator Maurice Sendak did was a two-part interview with faux-talk show host Stephen Colbert.

During their discussion, Colbert read Sendak some of a children's book he was working on. "The sad thing is, I liked it," Sendak had admitted, in his delightfully curmudgeonly way.

80-year-old GM Exec Bob Lutz Crushes Stephen Colbert in Push-Up Contest

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 16:45:59 +0000

Bob Lutz is the former Vice Chairman at General Motors, and probably the man most associated with the automotive giant. At 80, Lutz no longer has an official role at GM, but he remains a vocal advocate for the company. So during his appearance on 'The Colbert Report,' he discussed topics relating to GM, such as the auto bailout and the eco-friendly Chevy Volt. It was all fairly uneventful-- until Lutz disclosed that he does 40 push-ups every morning to stay in shape.

Kermit Serves As Political Analyst On The Colbert Report

Dan Seitz — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 17:00:49 +0000

We don’t often get into politics here on theFW, mostly because those guys don’t need us to make fun of them; they do a great job of that on their own. That, however, will not stop Stephen Colbert from asking everybody on his show about the current political situation. Even if they’re Kermit the Frog. [...]

Watch Stephen Colbert In a Bank Ad Before He Got Famous

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:12:36 +0000

Long before his Comedy Central fame, Stephen Colbert shot a commercial for FirsTier Bank in Nebraska. As you’ll be able to see, success has lead Colbert to much better tailors. [via BuzzFeed]

Stephen Colbert Returns After Hiatus for Some More Politician Bashing

Alex Staub — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:03:38 +0000

Stephen Colbert is back! Last week, on February 15th and 16th, fans of 'The Colbert Report' were surprised and concerned by an abrupt suspension of new episodes due to a "family emergency." However, the master of news satire will be picking up where the he left off on Monday night with special guest Parnassus Books owner Ann Patchett.

Is the Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert Ice Cream Feud Over?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:45:34 +0000

Once best friends forever, Late Night hosts Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert declared themselves mortal enemies about six months ago. The source of the conflict has had a lot to do with their respective Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavors -- AmeriCone Dream for Colbert and Late Night Snack for Fallon -- and which tastes better. (Just like the falling out you had with your best friend, right?)

On Valentine's Day, Colbert reached out to Fallon, via the "late night talk show internal mail system" with a nice card. And if that wasn't enough, he later presented Fallon with a giant box of Late Night Snack ice cream as a conciliatory gift.

Stephen Colbert's Super Pac Raises $1 Million — See How He Got It Back From Jon Stewart [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:34:55 +0000

The dream is over. Stephen Colbert is no longer running for President of the United States. So what becomes of his Super PAC money, which he famously left in care of fellow Comedy Central funnyman Jon Stewart?

Children's Author Maurice Sendak Goes 'Wild' With Stephen Colbert [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:54:28 +0000

Despite his dislike of children and children’s books, Stephen Colbert interviewed legendary ‘Where the Wild Things Are’ author Maurice Sendak on ‘The Colbert Report.’ The 83-year old proved to be the perfect Colbert guest, responding to the host’s shtick with a kind of clear-headed grumpy charm that we should all hope to possess when we get [...]

Stephen Colbert Exposes Mitt Romney's Dark Secret In First Campaign Ad [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:53:58 +0000

The political action committee associated with (but not directed by) Stephen Colbert has come out firing in its first ad, accusing frontrunner for the Republican nomination Mitt Romney of actually being a "serial killer." So much for politics as usual!

Stephen Colbert to Run For President (Of South Carolina) [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:05:06 +0000

If Herman Cain can do it, why not Stephen Colbert?

On Thursday, 'The Colbert Report' host announced his intentions to explore the possibility of running for president by entering into the South Carolina primary, which will take place on January 21.

Stephen Colbert Goes Undercover at Wall Street as Che Guevara [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:00:58 +0000

This must be the week for late night talk show hosts disguising themselves. First we had Conan outside of 'Today,' and now we have Stephen Colbert at Occupy Wall Street.

The 'Colbert Report' host dressed as revolutionary Che Guevara and went to the protest location earlier this week.

Stephen Colbert Wants to Repeal Dwarf-Tossing Ban [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 03:15:35 +0000

Sure, the economy is tanking and jobs are scarce. But Stephen Colbert has a solution. Like Florida state legislator Ritch Workman, Colbert wants to repeal the state’s ban on dwarf-tossing, thereby allowing little people to get back to work as projectiles. This might seem offensive to some, but Colbert only has the best interest of [...]

Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon Become Mortal Enemies [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:34:15 +0000

Earlier in the year, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon declared each other best friends for only six months.

On 'The Colbert Report' last night, they reveled in their affection for each other, but suddenly realized their friendship should have ended almost two weeks ago.

Stephen Colbert Explains Michele Bachmann's Claim That Natural Disasters Were a Warning From God [VIDEO]

Donald Deane — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 15:19:38 +0000

On 'The Colbert Report' last night, Stephen Colbert gave a tongue-in-cheek explanation of Michele Bachmann's recent comment that Hurricane Irene and the East coast earthquake were warnings from God to politicians.

Stephen Colbert, in Rare Out-of-Character Moment, Lends Voice to 'It Gets Better' Project [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 17:49:03 +0000

Stephen Colbert, host of Comedy Central's conservative news spoof 'The Colbert Report,' added his name to the long line of celebs and notables who've shot videos for Dan Savage's It Gets Better project. The campaign's goal is to let LGBT kids know that while they may be enduring taunts from bullies right now, life can and does get better.

What's truly remarkable about Colbert's piece is that he dropped his blowhard TV persona to do it. Colbert is famous for staying in character at all times, even when testifying before Congress, so it's rare for him to appear on camera as just himself.