Stephen Colbert stopped by the ‘Late Late Show with James Corden’ on Thursday, 14 September, 2017 for spot of ‘Side Effects May Include …’ in which Stephen and James share some of the ultra-specific side effects that result from being a late night host, awards show host, and celebrity interviewer.
Side effects may include, “Having to tell people if they missed your show they can watch it in full on CBS All Access, as if that’s a viable option,” “having to continue hosting the show after losing the category you were nominated for,” and “really hoping that no one tallies up the lengths of every movie and tv show you’ve told guests that you love, because it would add up to more hours than you’ve been alive.”
Stephen Colbert stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Thursday, 14 September, 2017, where the two hosts talked all things late night and Emmys. Stephen revealed what David Letterman was like as he handed over the keys to the ‘Late Show’, Jimmy shares a key piece of Emmy hosting advice, and the two face off in a challenge to identify their heavily cologned manager, James “Baby Doll” Dixon.
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Ahead of the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards this Sunday, 17 September, 2017, host Stephen Colbert talks to Variety about crafting a daily late night show in the Trump era, the forming of his own political views during the Nixon era, recalibrating the ‘Late Show’ and finding his voice, and hosting a major awards ceremony for the first time and how he plans to maintain the balance for such a broad and diverse audience.
(Photo: Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times)
Stephen Colbert talks Glenn Whipp of the Los Angeles Times about getting his “groove” back, the rise of the ‘Late Show, the Trump presidency, theology and gratitude.
While on assignment in Russia for an upcoming segment on the ‘Late Show’, Stephen Colbert appeared on the Russia talk show “Evening Urgant” hosted by Ivan Urgant.
During a game of Russian roulette, played with pickles and vodka shots on a lazy susan, Colbert, taking a shot, offered a toast “to the beautiful and friendly Russian people. I don’t understand why no members of the Trump administration can remember meeting you.” Returning the toast, Urgant replied “I would like to raise a glass for the beautiful country, United States of America, which invented the Internet, thanks to which we can influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections.”
After a few shots, Colbert paused and asked Urgant, “Can I announce something? I’m here in Russia – this is not shown in the United States?” Urgant assured him that the interview will not be airing at President Trump’s place. Colbert continued, “Okay. I am here to announce that I am considering a run for president in 2020, and I thought it would be better to cut out the middle man and just tell the Russians myself. If anyone would like to work on my campaign, in an unofficial capacity, please just let me know.”
Ever the gracious host, Urgant toasted his guest, “It’s a pleasure to drink with the future U.S. President. To you, Stephen. I wish you luck. We will do everything we can so you become president.”
Stephen Colbert is featured on the cover of the 13 April, 2017 edition of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine. The accompanying article, by Marisa Guthrie, “dishes on his angst and anger over Trump, his Christmas gift to Letterman, Jon Stewart and why the election felt “like somebody dying.” In addition, Colbert is among the “35 Most Powerful People in New York Media“, along with fellow talk show hosts Samantha Bee, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, Trevor Noah and Seth Meyers.
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Once again we have the pleasure of Stephen appearing on a podcast, this time with legendary news broadcaster and journalist Bob Schieffer. On Schieffer’s podcast, About the News, Stephen fumes about Trump “stealing his character” and he discusses the general parallels between his former character and Trump. The conversation then shifts to the relationship between presidential administrations and comedy shows, and many more comedy-related topics.
Stephen has demonstrated a lot of respect for Mr. Schieffer throughout the years, and this is really evident throughout the chat. Have a fun time listening. It’s a great discussion!
Download the podcast [iTunes] or listen to it via SoundCloud.
Interviews – Part 3
Stephen Colbert stopped by the ‘Late Late Show with James Corden’ on Thursday, 14 September, 2017 for spot of ‘Side Effects May Include …’ in which Stephen and James share some of the ultra-specific side effects that result from being a late night host, awards show host, and celebrity interviewer.
Side effects may include, “Having to tell people if they missed your show they can watch it in full on CBS All Access, as if that’s a viable option,” “having to continue hosting the show after losing the category you were nominated for,” and “really hoping that no one tallies up the lengths of every movie and tv show you’ve told guests that you love, because it would add up to more hours than you’ve been alive.”
Stephen Colbert stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ on Thursday, 14 September, 2017, where the two hosts talked all things late night and Emmys. Stephen revealed what David Letterman was like as he handed over the keys to the ‘Late Show’, Jimmy shares a key piece of Emmy hosting advice, and the two face off in a challenge to identify their heavily cologned manager, James “Baby Doll” Dixon.
Read more
Ahead of the 69th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards this Sunday, 17 September, 2017, host Stephen Colbert talks to Variety about crafting a daily late night show in the Trump era, the forming of his own political views during the Nixon era, recalibrating the ‘Late Show’ and finding his voice, and hosting a major awards ceremony for the first time and how he plans to maintain the balance for such a broad and diverse audience.
(Photo: Carolyn Cole | Los Angeles Times)
Stephen Colbert talks Glenn Whipp of the Los Angeles Times about getting his “groove” back, the rise of the ‘Late Show, the Trump presidency, theology and gratitude.
While on assignment in Russia for an upcoming segment on the ‘Late Show’, Stephen Colbert appeared on the Russia talk show “Evening Urgant” hosted by Ivan Urgant.
During a game of Russian roulette, played with pickles and vodka shots on a lazy susan, Colbert, taking a shot, offered a toast “to the beautiful and friendly Russian people. I don’t understand why no members of the Trump administration can remember meeting you.” Returning the toast, Urgant replied “I would like to raise a glass for the beautiful country, United States of America, which invented the Internet, thanks to which we can influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections.”
After a few shots, Colbert paused and asked Urgant, “Can I announce something? I’m here in Russia – this is not shown in the United States?” Urgant assured him that the interview will not be airing at President Trump’s place. Colbert continued, “Okay. I am here to announce that I am considering a run for president in 2020, and I thought it would be better to cut out the middle man and just tell the Russians myself. If anyone would like to work on my campaign, in an unofficial capacity, please just let me know.”
Ever the gracious host, Urgant toasted his guest, “It’s a pleasure to drink with the future U.S. President. To you, Stephen. I wish you luck. We will do everything we can so you become president.”
Stephen Colbert is featured on the cover of the 13 April, 2017 edition of The Hollywood Reporter Magazine. The accompanying article, by Marisa Guthrie, “dishes on his angst and anger over Trump, his Christmas gift to Letterman, Jon Stewart and why the election felt “like somebody dying.” In addition, Colbert is among the “35 Most Powerful People in New York Media“, along with fellow talk show hosts Samantha Bee, Andy Cohen, Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver, Trevor Noah and Seth Meyers.
Read more
Once again we have the pleasure of Stephen appearing on a podcast, this time with legendary news broadcaster and journalist Bob Schieffer. On Schieffer’s podcast, About the News, Stephen fumes about Trump “stealing his character” and he discusses the general parallels between his former character and Trump. The conversation then shifts to the relationship between presidential administrations and comedy shows, and many more comedy-related topics.
Stephen has demonstrated a lot of respect for Mr. Schieffer throughout the years, and this is really evident throughout the chat. Have a fun time listening. It’s a great discussion!
Download the podcast [iTunes] or listen to it via SoundCloud.