I love Jon Stewart, but Steven Colbert is a poli-comic genius

[Atman]

The first show was one of the funniest ever on teevee. The next couple were so-so, as he got his sea legs. But damn, Colbert is just brilliant. His timing is effortless, he's so quick, his smarmy routine is such a perfect dessert after Jon's more measured (too reserved these days?) approach. His interview with Katrina was hysterical yet still "newsy." Definitely the best second-half-hour anywhere on television!

[wbarnhill]

1. I'm just waiting for my district to be spotlighted on there :D

Oh, and I love the Word.

[FreedomAngel82]

8. Oh yes I love the word too

I always laugh my ass off with that segment. :D Eat your heart out Bill O'Reilly!!

[HillDem]

14. gay gay gay gay gay

HAHA

[long_green]

29. I know, I'm in the "Fighting Second"

Congressional District of Louisiana.
The opening graphic of the screaming eagle attacking the screen with talons extended puts me on the floor.

[hopeisaplace]

2. laughed my ass off when he said

blonde's are republican...brunettes are democrats, but the cons put out..L.O.L. (paraphrasing)

[Atman]

5. When Katrina said she was proud to be "The L word"

and he said, "You're a lesbian?" I nearly blew soda out my nose!

[hopeisaplace]

28. I know, that made me rip a gut too

[gulfcoastliberal]

3. F an A! Totally agree!

It's like brain candy! I'm like a little lab rat, hitting that truth dispenser while ignoring food!

[Sydnie]

11. You should email that sentence to him ... I bet it would make his

mail bag segment! :rofl:

[gulfcoastliberal]

17. tee-hee Glad you liked it!

Maybe I will - I saw another good one on here tonight: "Better scrape that truth off your feet so you don't track it around the house". It inspired me.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=104&topic_id=5489686&mesg_id=5489714

[Hissyspit]

4. I was thinking tonight as I watched that it has been getting better. n/t

[im10ashus]

10. I was at the taping tonight!

Just as funny live as it is on television. If you could only see how he recovers in a tight situation. Priceless.

[Hissyspit]

15. He is quick on his feet. I loved him on "Strangers With Candy"

(and the guy who played Principal Blackman!)

Where do they tape it?

[im10ashus]

23. At 54th in 10th in Manhattan.

Someone actually asked him when Stangers with Candy the movie is coming out. He was like "F*&k if I know. Two years of my life."

[Atman]

16. So tell me...how is the taping (I'm close enough to consider going)

I'm in CT, so making a run to NYC for a taping would be easy. What's it like? Gimme details! Is it much longer than the actual show? I understand having a ticket doesn't actually mean you'll get in...true?

[im10ashus]

22. My friend came down from CT to go with us.

It's such a fun experience. Do plan to stand on line for about 90 minutes. The taping itself takes about 45 mins to complete because they have to move the cameras around. But it's DEFINITELY worth going to. And yes, you get confirmed for a ticket, but have to get there about 90 minutes before the doors open to get to ensure you get a ticket.

[Bjornsdotter]

18. I'm jealous!

Any details you can spill? I'm geographically challenged and can't attend a taping.

Cheers!

[im10ashus]

24. Here's some details in this thread.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5489686

:-)

[Bjornsdotter]

32. Thanks! n/t

[Sparkly]

6. Absolutely!!

He is a MUST-SEE for me. I love him!!!

(Loved the word of the day: Gay Gay Gay Gay Gay.)

[FreedomAngel82]

7. I really like it too

I still love the "Daily Show" but next to Jon Stephen was always my favorite on there. I was so psyched when he told about the new show! :D

[Lindsey]

9. I agree - he's brilliant. I heard that Jon Stewart is very involved

in the show as a producer. I LOVE Katrina Van.....She's so smart and SO hot!!!The show tonight was great!

[thefloyd]

12. Colbert nation

High end political humor

"somebody get a bucket...I am going to truth....Its the Colbert Report"

[Loge23]

31. Word!

Colbert's "word" segment is terrific.
Tuesday night's "confidence" was brilliant.
I previously posted that I thought Stewart was getting a little soft. But the back-to-back combo of Stewart & Colbert is must see!

[MuseRider]

13. I thought that last night's show

was perhaps one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time. I have liked it from the beginning and he has only had a few shows I was not too crazy about. He has hit his stride very quickly. I love it. It has become the hour that my husband and I try to never miss. How could it get any better than Jon and Stephan?

[pansypoo53219]

19. jon stewert

created this monster.

[applegrove]

20. I missed it tonight. Oh well - this week has been so good i'm sure it will

make for re-runs over the xmas holidays.

[REP]

21. Just When I Thought I Couldn't Love Anyone More Than Jon Stewart...

...Stephen Colbert made it clear that I can adore two guys on teevee with equal abandon when he started blubbering over the poor "Duke-Stir" last night. I knew he was brilliant and funny, but I love a vicious man!

[SemiCharmedQuark]

39. "But he's a republican! Those guys know how to manage money!"

Brilliant!

[meganmonkey]

25. I know what you mean

I looooove the Colbert Report. The only thing I think is lacking is the interview segment - he hasn't quite found the balance of getting actual info from the guests and being his absurd persona...But I think he is getting the hang of it.

'The Word' is always incredible, I am always either laughing hysterically by the end, or just sitting there with my jaw on the floor in shock.

:loveya:

[City Lights]

26. I've never watched it, but after reading the comments here

I'll definitely tune in. I loved him on TDS.

[RepublicanElephant]

27. have the freepers figured him out yet? that he's not really one of them?

i mean, do they get it?
yet?

[lectrobyte]

30. There was a thread the other day that had some links to some

posts in freeperland praising him... pretty hilarious, as obviously the freeps aren't "it getters".

[Lannes]

33. To be honest I was wondering if he could pull it off

I knew Colbert was talented but I was wondering if it would be at the same level as the Daily Show when it comes to writing,and it is.

That in itself is a great accomplishment.I dont know if he shares the same writers with the Daily Show but its hilarious and just as well written.Cant believe we have a whole hour of them.

Along with Curb your Enthusiasm,they are the best shows on TV.Still waiting on the Sopranos to come back!

[Fenris]

34. I've found that I can miss the Daily Show.

But it's Colbert that I never miss.

Duetting Do You Know Where You're Going To? with Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick had me laughing for 5 minutes after it was over.

[milkyway]

35. His report on Duke Cunningham Tuesday night was one of the funniest

things I've ever seen.

[Fenris]

36. "Duke! (sob) Why, Duke?! (sob) WHY?"

:rofl:

[meganmonkey]

37. Oh I know - I thought mistermonkey was gonna have a stroke

:rofl:

That was hysterical. My poor dog was freaked out we were laughing so hard...

[Generator]

38. Just the fact that it's the Colbair report makes me love him

Oh and, "President Bush, great president or greatest president ever?"

He also mocks the O'Reilly factor to an absolute tee down to the graphics. (that eagle is scary!)

The guy is living modern day Jonathan Swift.