Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 6/24/21

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Rudy's Fall From Grace Continues, And Britney Makes A Powerful Plea For Freedom

Stephen takes a look at the latest developments in Rudy Giuliani's long public exercise in self-humiliation, and the emotional effort by Britney Spears to regain control of her life.




Colbert And Stack Dish Dirt About Their Friend Conan O'Brien

Late Show writer and longtime Conan collaborator Brian Stack joins Stephen to bid a fond, if scandalous, farewell to a true giant of late night comedy.




MTG's Southern Border Rant

When Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims, "you don't have to read, you don't have to know anything..." to know what's going on at the Southern Border, a painter encourages her creative imagination.




Senator Whitehouse Is A Member Of Some Interesting Clubs...

His membership dues must really add up.

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1. The incomparable Brian Stack appears as himself!

He plays or voices innumerable characters in the show's video bits. I'm a big fan.

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2. Oh, I was so pleased to see him as himself, as well!

He is just terrific - and always funny - as all the numerous characters he plays in the show Openings! I did know that he had a long history with Conan - I'd love it if they'd interview him as a guest on the show, he must have so many stories to tell!

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3. His whole demeanor is funny

Seeing him interviewed there, it's like he would get laughs with a straight reading of the dictionary. In that way, he is like Gilbert Gottfried or the late, great Marty Feldman.