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I watched Stephen Colbert on CBS and it isn't as good as the Colbert Report, IMO. It doesn't have the political slant that the Colbert Report had. However, Colbert seems to be rather nervous. Perhaps his nervousness will go away. In addition, the jokes aren't all that funny. The writers are inferior to the Colbert Report writers, IMO. Perhaps the show will get better, but I am not very impressed so far.
Laffy Kat
(16,402 posts)So far, though, I think he's doing a good job. Finally have something to look forward to watching during late night. I'm missin' Jon Stewart a lot.
Fla Dem
(23,950 posts)seems to be an 8 on the YELL Meter. Don't need someone yelling at me at 11:30 at night.
Dirty Socialist
(3,252 posts)Laffy Kat
(16,402 posts)But now that you mentioned it, I guess he was pretty loud. I watched some of it again last night and he seems to be using his inside voice at this point.
trof
(54,256 posts)Colbert played a character on the Colbert Report.
Now he's being Stephen Colbert.
He'll do OK.
olddots
(10,237 posts)that its hard to be disappointed .
UTUSN
(70,848 posts)Last edited Fri Sep 11, 2015, 03:52 AM - Edit history (1)
He just did a zinger on Hillary along with at the Repukes. Rachel read what Joe BIDEN is going to say on the Stephen show, strongly hinting at not running. What he's doing is featuring both parties, tonight offsetting BIDEN with music/Toby KEITH. Yes, the both-sides-now is a bit irritating, but here's to his relaxing into his own stride.
Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)I thought night #2 was an improvement over the first night. (I didn't see last night's yet.) But he's definitely at his best/most comfortable when he's doing political stuff. The Oreo thing was pretty hilarious.
Islandurp
(188 posts)I'm gonna give it some time since his other show improved drastically.
Dirty Socialist
(3,252 posts)Maybe they will improve. Good idea.
KamaAina
(78,249 posts)to realize that he was doing a parody of a reich-winger!
caraher
(6,279 posts)I eventually became one of the heroes. The people who "get it." But the first few shows were mostly "WTF?" for me...
Miles Archer
(18,837 posts)A little smug, but that's part of the persona...Letterman probably defined "smug" in this arena, but there's just something about Colbert that always makes me feel like he thinks he's funnier than I do.
trueblue2007
(17,254 posts)CBGLuthier
(12,723 posts)Colbert Report. As for not being as political it is after all a different show with a different audience.
Dirty Socialist
(3,252 posts)His Biden interview was pretty good.
annabanana
(52,791 posts)see it's not as polished as The Report.
Give him a week or two to rev up.
lame54
(35,394 posts)I think the show is great - Reportish in some ways and will break new ground in others
It is very entertaining
I'm sure CBS is very happy
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