When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
August was a much quieter month than July as the show took a much deserved two-week break. We still have plenty of interesting articles for you, though! We’ve got an interview with James Corden, and another really nice one with Jon Batiste. We’ve got a student’s account of his time as a Late Show intern, and an article about the lack of diversity in writers’ rooms. The biggest story however was probably The Nightly Show‘s cancellation. You’ll find articles looking into what motivated Comedy Central’s decision, as well as a couple of interviews with Larry Wilmore himself.
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Unexpected ‘Late Show’ news has emerged from Showtime’s Television Critics Association summer press tour, with David Nevins revealing that Stephen Colbert is in talks to host a live election night special on Showtime.
“People don’t just want to watch CNN and Fox News. We want them to watch Showtime on election night,” Nevins said during his executive session, pointing out how fun it would be for viewers to watch Colbert announce which candidate won each state, instead of traditional news anchors.
While Nevins classed the news as a “half-announcement” because the deal has not been finalized yet, he noted, “I think it’s gonna happen — Stephen wants to do it, I want to do it, the studio wants to do it.” Colbert has the night off from his full-time role as host of CBS’ “Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on the night of the election — Tuesday, November 8 — Nevins said, which should make the special easier to wrangle with Showtime’s corporate sibling CBS.
“It’ll be Colbert unfettered, he’s promised he’ll say at least a couple curse words,” Nevins joked. “It’s something I’ve been trying to get him to do — he’s not on CBS that night anyway, so I think it’ll be really fun … He’s had a good time being more political.” – Variety.
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello hubsters! I hope you’ve all enjoyed your summer and all the great episodes The Late Show has given us. This edition focuses mainly on the critical response to the convention weeks. It may still be too early to tell if they really marked a turning point — and it will be interesting to see how the show continues to evolve — but they certainly improved the critics’ attitude towards the show… Which hopefully makes this roundup much more pleasant to read for you guys! In addition to critics’ reviews, this edition also includes an interview with Laura Benanti (who did the Melania impersonation) and an article about the potential legal battle over the Character.
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hey hubsters! We’re back again with the articles you might have missed in June. In this edition, A.V. Club published the second part of its oral history of Comedy Central with a nice portion on The Colbert Report. There are interesting interviews with some of the other late-night hosts and their staff, as well as discussion about a particularly ‘bad week’ The Late Show had last month. On the bright side, Meryl Streep is apparently a big fan, and Stephen’s interview with Bill O’Reilly got props from the media!
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Continuing with the articles you might have missed in the past couple of months, I must warn you that this May edition is a bit more critical than usual. When Chris Licht was hired as an executive producer it was taken as confirmation that things haven’t been running smoothly behind the scenes, and a bunch of articles were written trying to outline what exactly hasn’t been working with the show. On a brighter note, you’ll also find articles such as the one about Stephen’s image as a “cool Catholic,” about Stephen’s visit at the Spoleto Festival, and interviews with Larry Wilmore and Conan O’Brien.
Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts!
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello Hubsters! Things have been busy, so it’s been a little while since our last edition of In The Press. A lot has happened in the meantime. We’re first going to catch up with all the articles you might have missed in April, and then we’ll return to our regular schedule with the May edition! In this April edition, Stephen made yet another “power” list; we have personal accounts about the creation of The Daily Show and Strangers With Candy, a couple of articles assessing The Late Show’s strengths and weaknesses so far, an interview with Jon Batiste, and discussions about Trevor Noah’s and Samantha Bee’s opposite approaches to politics. Also, from now on, you’ll find the monthly ratings table at the very end of each of these editions.
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello again hubsters! I’m back again with the articles you might have missed in March. I know last time I left you with a bit of negativity when I said I’m sometimes afraid this show might no be for someone like me, who never really watched regular late night. All your fantastic comments gave me a lot to think about. I also took a couple of weeks off watching the show because I was so busy, and I was happy to see just how much I enjoyed it when I was able to catch up. I like that it’s getting a lot more playful, less stilted. The interviews have also been incredibly enjoyable since they came back from the last break. Stephen seems much more relaxed and he’s becoming a better listener. So, while I can’t help but miss how sharp, dark, and even brutal the Report’s comedy often was (more on that later), I’m also increasingly enjoying The Late Show. But enough about my personal feelings; there are a lot of interesting articles to read. In this edition of In The Press you’ll find a couple of articles quoting Late Show executive producer Tom Purcell; you’ll find interviews with the show’s saxophonists, Eddie Barbash and Grace Kelly; a lot a discussion about how the various late night shows are dealing with the election, as well as the usual monthly stats.
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When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello hubsters! It’s been a little while, but I’m (finally) here with the February edition. What’s particularly interesting to me in putting these monthly press recaps together is noticing the ways in which the show is rapidly changing. One thing they’ve done a lot more of in the past few weeks is opening the show with a short film, or a musical number, or an oddly endearing sketch with Steve Martin instead of the monologue, which gives a great energy to those episodes. And they just seem to be including more pre-taped pieces and sketches in general. Despite these changes, a lot of the arguments made in the articles you’ll find here, whether positive or negative, still hold. I’ve already mentioned my frustration with the lack of point of view in the political segments and interviews, and you’ll find similar claims in some of these articles. One of the most interesting arguments also talks about how Stephen should perhaps embrace rather than distance himself from aspects of his character that were really, perhaps, aspects of his own personality. You’ll also find, among other things, February ratings stats, a video about the lighting of the Ed Sullivan Theater, and a behind-the-scenes look at Stephen’s short appearance at the Grammys.
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In the Press – Part 3
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
August was a much quieter month than July as the show took a much deserved two-week break. We still have plenty of interesting articles for you, though! We’ve got an interview with James Corden, and another really nice one with Jon Batiste. We’ve got a student’s account of his time as a Late Show intern, and an article about the lack of diversity in writers’ rooms. The biggest story however was probably The Nightly Show‘s cancellation. You’ll find articles looking into what motivated Comedy Central’s decision, as well as a couple of interviews with Larry Wilmore himself.
Read more
Unexpected ‘Late Show’ news has emerged from Showtime’s Television Critics Association summer press tour, with David Nevins revealing that Stephen Colbert is in talks to host a live election night special on Showtime.
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello hubsters! I hope you’ve all enjoyed your summer and all the great episodes The Late Show has given us. This edition focuses mainly on the critical response to the convention weeks. It may still be too early to tell if they really marked a turning point — and it will be interesting to see how the show continues to evolve — but they certainly improved the critics’ attitude towards the show… Which hopefully makes this roundup much more pleasant to read for you guys! In addition to critics’ reviews, this edition also includes an interview with Laura Benanti (who did the Melania impersonation) and an article about the potential legal battle over the Character.
Read more
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hey hubsters! We’re back again with the articles you might have missed in June. In this edition, A.V. Club published the second part of its oral history of Comedy Central with a nice portion on The Colbert Report. There are interesting interviews with some of the other late-night hosts and their staff, as well as discussion about a particularly ‘bad week’ The Late Show had last month. On the bright side, Meryl Streep is apparently a big fan, and Stephen’s interview with Bill O’Reilly got props from the media!
Read more
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Continuing with the articles you might have missed in the past couple of months, I must warn you that this May edition is a bit more critical than usual. When Chris Licht was hired as an executive producer it was taken as confirmation that things haven’t been running smoothly behind the scenes, and a bunch of articles were written trying to outline what exactly hasn’t been working with the show. On a brighter note, you’ll also find articles such as the one about Stephen’s image as a “cool Catholic,” about Stephen’s visit at the Spoleto Festival, and interviews with Larry Wilmore and Conan O’Brien.
Don’t hesitate to share your thoughts!
Read more
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello Hubsters! Things have been busy, so it’s been a little while since our last edition of In The Press. A lot has happened in the meantime. We’re first going to catch up with all the articles you might have missed in April, and then we’ll return to our regular schedule with the May edition! In this April edition, Stephen made yet another “power” list; we have personal accounts about the creation of The Daily Show and Strangers With Candy, a couple of articles assessing The Late Show’s strengths and weaknesses so far, an interview with Jon Batiste, and discussions about Trevor Noah’s and Samantha Bee’s opposite approaches to politics. Also, from now on, you’ll find the monthly ratings table at the very end of each of these editions.
Read more
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello again hubsters! I’m back again with the articles you might have missed in March. I know last time I left you with a bit of negativity when I said I’m sometimes afraid this show might no be for someone like me, who never really watched regular late night. All your fantastic comments gave me a lot to think about. I also took a couple of weeks off watching the show because I was so busy, and I was happy to see just how much I enjoyed it when I was able to catch up. I like that it’s getting a lot more playful, less stilted. The interviews have also been incredibly enjoyable since they came back from the last break. Stephen seems much more relaxed and he’s becoming a better listener. So, while I can’t help but miss how sharp, dark, and even brutal the Report’s comedy often was (more on that later), I’m also increasingly enjoying The Late Show. But enough about my personal feelings; there are a lot of interesting articles to read. In this edition of In The Press you’ll find a couple of articles quoting Late Show executive producer Tom Purcell; you’ll find interviews with the show’s saxophonists, Eddie Barbash and Grace Kelly; a lot a discussion about how the various late night shows are dealing with the election, as well as the usual monthly stats.
Read more
When news stories fall through the cracks, we here at Colbert News Hub find them for a post we call, In The Press.
Hello hubsters! It’s been a little while, but I’m (finally) here with the February edition. What’s particularly interesting to me in putting these monthly press recaps together is noticing the ways in which the show is rapidly changing. One thing they’ve done a lot more of in the past few weeks is opening the show with a short film, or a musical number, or an oddly endearing sketch with Steve Martin instead of the monologue, which gives a great energy to those episodes. And they just seem to be including more pre-taped pieces and sketches in general. Despite these changes, a lot of the arguments made in the articles you’ll find here, whether positive or negative, still hold. I’ve already mentioned my frustration with the lack of point of view in the political segments and interviews, and you’ll find similar claims in some of these articles. One of the most interesting arguments also talks about how Stephen should perhaps embrace rather than distance himself from aspects of his character that were really, perhaps, aspects of his own personality. You’ll also find, among other things, February ratings stats, a video about the lighting of the Ed Sullivan Theater, and a behind-the-scenes look at Stephen’s short appearance at the Grammys.
Read more