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The Comedy Central App will feature a robust lineup of content free to all users, including the most recent season of “South Park” and next-day availability of Comedy Central’s late-night lineup of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” “The Colbert Report” and its new late-night hit “@midnight.” In addition, all app users will be able to preview two yet-to-premiere new series, the animated “Trip Tank” and uncensored stand-up series “Comedy Underground with Dave Attell.” Users will also have access to original short-form content.

“The Comedy Central app is a seamless extension of the brand that gives fans access to their favorite Comedy Central content instantly and anywhere,” said Michele Ganeless, President, Comedy Central. “It is homescreen-worthy and an incredible platform for viewing and sharing our programming.”

Fans who sign in via their cable or satellite provider will be able to dive into a treasure trove of additional content featuring close to 200 episodes of hit series, stand-up specials and shorts including advance episodes of the new season of “Inside Amy Schumer,” premiering exclusively in the app one week prior to their premiere on Comedy Central, as well as full seasons of “Tosh.0,” “Broad City,” “Workaholics,” “Kroll Show,” “Futurama,” “Review,” “Trip Tank,” “Chappelle’s Show,” Comedy Central stand-up series and specials and more.

Source: Comedy Central Press.

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“I am willing to show #Asian community I care by introducing the Ching-Chong Ding-Dong Foundation for Sensitivity to Orientals or Whatever,” “The Colbert Report” Twitter wrote Thursday.

The joke was taken from a bit on Wednesday night’s “The Colbert Report,” parodying Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder and his launch of the Washington Redskins Original Americans Foundation in light of controversy over the team name. Taken out of context, however, many Twitter users saw the joke as racist, and launched a #CancelColbert campaign that quickly became a trending topic.

As the controversy started, the tweet was deleted, but Twitter users managed to screenshot the tweet before it disappeared.

Full Article: Variety

Here is the tweet that started it all:

And Stephen’s swift response:

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Instagram user leonorjr has posted this video of a billboard in Times Square featuring Stephen Colbert promoting Wonderful Pistachios.

Update: The Wonderful Pistachios Facebook Page have posted the complete video of Stephen’s billboard.

(Thank you to StephenSmile64 for the Tip!)

I’m joining @IAVA’s #GoSilent campaign to honor our #vets this Memorial Day. More info: http://t.co/FJB7xlyZVp

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) May 24, 2013

the-colbert-report-app-e1364478827213-8146329 Stephen has run for president, has his own ice cream flavor and has testified before Congress – stay up-to-date on his latest achievements with The Colbert Report’s official app. Download today to watch the latest video, browse the clip archive and digital exclusives, check out the upcoming guests and schedule tune-in alerts.

Download: [iPhone] | [iPad] | [Android] | [Kindle Fire]

Features:

  • Watch the latest videos from the show
  • Sort new clips by popularity
  • Explore the show’s classic segments via the quote section
  • Browse the archive for videos you missed or want to watch again
  • Set TV tune-in reminders so you never miss another show
  • Share videos on Facebook, Twitter, text or e-mail

Note: Full episodes are not available in this app, but are available for download in the iTunes store.

Guess who’s the new Mother of Dragons! #GameOfThrones (hint: it’s me!) pic.twitter.com/4ovE4w7AIS

— Stephen Colbert (@StephenAtHome) March 22, 2013

Jake Tapper interviewed Stephen Colbert for his new show ‘The Lead’, which will premiere on CNN later in the month.

Had a hard time keeping it together watching @jaketapper interview @stephenathome today…coming soon @cnn pic.twitter.com/5ujh19Jn7h

— Carrie Byalick (@carriebyalick) March 2, 2013

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