If you were hoping to catch one last glimpse of the iconic ‘Late Show’ marquee down on Broadway, you’re out of luck. Construction workers began removing the marquee outside the Ed Sullivan Theater early Wednesday morning — a week after the final episode aired on CBS. Meanwhile inside the theatre, crews wasted no time in dismantling the shows set, with red audience chairs and pieces of the skyline backdrop already being thrown into a dumpster last week, less than 24-hours after the shows final.
Brain Abrams from Death and Taxes paid a visit to the corner of 53rd and Broadway on Wednesday after responding to a tip on Twitter, and found out just why it took a week to begin removing the ‘Late Show’ marquee:
The incoming sign for Stephen Colbert’s show is going to be a real bitch to put together. It cost somewhere between $500k and $700k, he said, and has all sorts of digital bells and whistles [… including digitisation].
To complicate matters, the crew have an incredibly small amount of time to complete the monumental task and make Stephen Colbert’s name shine amongst the lights of Broadway:
“We got about a year’s worth of work to do in just a few months,” he said, referring to finishing out the studio as well as the marquee.
With the ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ premiering on Tuesday, September 8th, 2015, the crew is left with about 15 weeks to install the new marquee. Though given the necessary setup, testing and rehearsal time needed, they, in all likelihood have far less time than that to complete the task. If you’re a New York based Hubster, please help be our eyes and ears on the ground, and let us know how the work is progressing on the installation of the new ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ marquee is going!!
May 29, 2015 Katt 5 comments
Comedy Central have announced via @TheDailyShow Twitter account that Trevor Noah will officially begin hosting ‘The Daily Show’ on Monday, September 28th, 2015.
Jon Stewart will host his final ‘Daily Show’ on Thursday August 6th, 2015.
May 28, 2015 Katt 5 comments
Crackle have posted the trailer for the upcoming season of ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee‘ hosted by Jerry Seinfeld. Premiering on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 at 11:30 PM on Crackle, the sixth season features Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jim Carrey, Steve Harvey, Bill Maher, Trevor Noah and Stephen Colbert and his glorious and now deceased Colbeard.
May 25, 2015 Katt 2 comments
Hubster and socio-linguist Catherine is currently working on a discourse analysis of ‘The Word – Truthiness’ segment from the very first episode of ‘The Colbert Report’. As a linguist, Catherine is interested in analysing complex media messages such as those communicated in ‘The Colbert Report’, and how these messages affect the shows audience. However, the real-world effects of these linguistic messages are difficult to determine, and that is where she needs your help.
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May 22, 2015 Katt 5 comments
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 marked the end of an era, as David Letterman signed off from the ‘Late Show’ for the final time. Dave ended his career in late night, just as he had started it – with the same brand of sarcasm, mischief, self-mockery and irreverence that has made him a comedy legend and icon over the past 33 years.
In an episode featuring celebrity friends and classic moments from the past 30 years, Dave took a brief moment to acknowledge his successor Stephen Colbert, and wish he and his staff good luck and success for the future.
From all of us here at the Hub, thank you Dave, and good luck Stephen!! We will be watching.
May 21, 2015 llama 40 comments
In honor of David Letterman leaving, but still keeping it all about Stephen, I have come up with a top ten list. This is the top ten guests that never appeared on The Colbert Report, that should now appear on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert in September. People that for whatever reason never appeared on the Report, but that I personally would love, love, love to see together with Stephen now that he is in the big leagues.
This is my list, but who would you Hubsters put on your lists? Discuss in the comments. I may just have to change my list if you guys come up with some good names.
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May 19, 2015 Gina 5 comments
Stephen Colbert, addressing the graduating class of Wake Forest University on this beautiful spring day, delighted the crowd with zingers about rival universities Duke and UNC, Wake Forest’s own curious campus traditions, and a few topical jokes for good measure.
In the core message of his speech, interestingly, he likened his own personal transition to The Late Show to the transition to careers the graduates are undertaking. It was a surprising and touching approach:
Stephen Colbert Tells Wake Forest Graduates: “It’s Time to Say Goodbye to the Person We’ve Become
“I just spent many years learning how to do one thing really well. I got so comfortable with that place, that role, those responsibilities that it came to define how I saw myself. But now that part of my life is over. It’s time to say goodbye to the person we’ve become, we’ve worked so hard to perfect, and to make some crucial decisions in becoming who we’re going to be. For me, I’ll have to figure out how to do an hour-long show every night. You at some point will have to sleep. I’m told the Adderall wears off eventually. Good luck.”
Full Article: The Hollywood Reporter.
[Post updated with complete speech]
May 14, 2015 Gina 14 comments
CBS unveils “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s” logo. | Image via @FrankPallotta
Stephen spent his birthday courting advertisers and heralding his new show. Not surprisingly, he made a great first impression.
Stephen Colbert Jokes About Finding Himself, Rips Rupert Murdoch at CBS Upfront
CBS brought out its biggest gun at the network’s upfront presentation at New York’s famed Carnegie Hall on Wednesday: Stephen Colbert, who’s poised to take over “The Late Show” after David Letterman retires.
The former “Colbert Report” host cracked up advertisers as he joked about ditching his conservative persona and going on a voyage of self-discovery.
In a video spoofing his transition, Colbert declared that he’s going to find himself, saying, “I leave but a boy, I return a myself.”
Unfortunately, Colbert’s trip was postponed when he discovered that there’s a “CSI: Cyber” now on the air.
In the video, a time-lapse viewing binge ensued, which eventually saw both Colbert and his Labrador retriever watching with him sporting Hassidic-length beards.
After transitioning from the video to the stage of Carnigie Hall in New York City, where the upfront presentation took place, Colbert continued to riff on his transition.
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If you were hoping to catch one last glimpse of the iconic ‘Late Show’ marquee down on Broadway, you’re out of luck. Construction workers began removing the marquee outside the Ed Sullivan Theater early Wednesday morning — a week after the final episode aired on CBS. Meanwhile inside the theatre, crews wasted no time in dismantling the shows set, with red audience chairs and pieces of the skyline backdrop already being thrown into a dumpster last week, less than 24-hours after the shows final.
Brain Abrams from Death and Taxes paid a visit to the corner of 53rd and Broadway on Wednesday after responding to a tip on Twitter, and found out just why it took a week to begin removing the ‘Late Show’ marquee:
The incoming sign for Stephen Colbert’s show is going to be a real bitch to put together. It cost somewhere between $500k and $700k, he said, and has all sorts of digital bells and whistles [… including digitisation].
To complicate matters, the crew have an incredibly small amount of time to complete the monumental task and make Stephen Colbert’s name shine amongst the lights of Broadway:
“We got about a year’s worth of work to do in just a few months,” he said, referring to finishing out the studio as well as the marquee.
With the ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ premiering on Tuesday, September 8th, 2015, the crew is left with about 15 weeks to install the new marquee. Though given the necessary setup, testing and rehearsal time needed, they, in all likelihood have far less time than that to complete the task.
If you’re a New York based Hubster, please help be our eyes and ears on the ground, and let us know how the work is progressing on the installation of the new ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ marquee is going!!
May 29, 2015 Katt 5 comments
Comedy Central have announced via @TheDailyShow Twitter account that Trevor Noah will officially begin hosting ‘The Daily Show’ on Monday, September 28th, 2015.
Jon Stewart will host his final ‘Daily Show’ on Thursday August 6th, 2015.
May 28, 2015 Katt 5 comments
Crackle have posted the trailer for the upcoming season of ‘Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee‘ hosted by Jerry Seinfeld. Premiering on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2015 at 11:30 PM on Crackle, the sixth season features Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jim Carrey, Steve Harvey, Bill Maher, Trevor Noah and Stephen Colbert and his glorious and now deceased Colbeard.
May 25, 2015 Katt 2 comments
Hubster and socio-linguist Catherine is currently working on a discourse analysis of ‘The Word – Truthiness’ segment from the very first episode of ‘The Colbert Report’. As a linguist, Catherine is interested in analysing complex media messages such as those communicated in ‘The Colbert Report’, and how these messages affect the shows audience. However, the real-world effects of these linguistic messages are difficult to determine, and that is where she needs your help.
Read more
May 22, 2015 Katt 5 comments
Wednesday, May 20th, 2015 marked the end of an era, as David Letterman signed off from the ‘Late Show’ for the final time. Dave ended his career in late night, just as he had started it – with the same brand of sarcasm, mischief, self-mockery and irreverence that has made him a comedy legend and icon over the past 33 years.
In an episode featuring celebrity friends and classic moments from the past 30 years, Dave took a brief moment to acknowledge his successor Stephen Colbert, and wish he and his staff good luck and success for the future.
From all of us here at the Hub, thank you Dave, and good luck Stephen!! We will be watching.
May 21, 2015 llama 40 comments
In honor of David Letterman leaving, but still keeping it all about Stephen, I have come up with a top ten list. This is the top ten guests that never appeared on The Colbert Report, that should now appear on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert in September. People that for whatever reason never appeared on the Report, but that I personally would love, love, love to see together with Stephen now that he is in the big leagues.
This is my list, but who would you Hubsters put on your lists? Discuss in the comments. I may just have to change my list if you guys come up with some good names.
Read more
May 19, 2015 Gina 5 comments
Stephen Colbert, addressing the graduating class of Wake Forest University on this beautiful spring day, delighted the crowd with zingers about rival universities Duke and UNC, Wake Forest’s own curious campus traditions, and a few topical jokes for good measure.
In the core message of his speech, interestingly, he likened his own personal transition to The Late Show to the transition to careers the graduates are undertaking. It was a surprising and touching approach:
[Post updated with complete speech]
May 14, 2015 Gina 14 comments
CBS unveils “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’s” logo. | Image via @FrankPallotta
Stephen spent his birthday courting advertisers and heralding his new show. Not surprisingly, he made a great first impression.
A comprehensive Colbert-centric fan site and community bringing you the latest news and updates on Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, including episode guides, breaking news, event coverage, exclusive interviews and contests, and a whole host of other fan favourites.
** Please help support the maintenance and upkeep of our site **