Stephen Colbert and his viewers learned the hard way on Tuesday night that MTV’s Video Music Awards are still a force in television and the music industry that is not to be trifled with.
“The Colbert Report” had advertised with fanfare that Daft Punk, the elusive French D.J. duo, would appear on its annual music show. The booking was a coup, since Daft Punk’s media appearances are very rare, and also demonstrated the cachet that Mr. Colbert and his show have acquired. Even the night before, it seemed, everything appeared to be on track. “Stephest Colbchella ’013 starts tomorrow 8/6 with Daft Punk!” Mr. Colbert tweeted late Monday.
But as revealed on the show, the band cancelled because of its obligations to MTV’s awards, where, Mr. Colbert seemed happy to note, Daft Punk was set to make a “surprise” appearance on Aug. 25.
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DIRECTV has dropped Comedy Central along with 25 other channels due to contract negotiation issues. If you are a DIRECTV customer or you are just looking for other venues to watch The Daily Show and The Colbert Report, check out the list below.
How do you regularly watch the shows? And be honest — how many of you used this as an opportunity to get carried away watching old clips? (Here’s a favorite of mine, ssshhhhh.)