The former host of “The Daily Show” stopped by CBS’ “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Monday night to deliver an almost 10-minute rant about President Trump and his contentious relationship with the press. That includes Trump’s staff blocking CNN, The New York Times, Politico and other news outlets from an off-camera White House briefing on Friday.
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What the Late-Night Lefties Get Wrong
When you make comedy subordinate to politics, the humor suffers. Once upon a time, late-night comedians told jokes.
Tapping in on TV Tapings
Late nights and long lines are standard at television tapings. Countless people flock to late-night tapings daily across New York City, and NYU students are no exception.
Late-night comedy rushes in to the Trump era
HBO’s ads promoting John Oliver on “Last Week Tonight” depict him cowering behind a desk, with the tag line, “Scary times call for a scared man.” Be not afraid.
Video: Ricky Gervais Travels Down Social Media Wormhole on Late Show
On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of ‘David Brent: Life on the Road, ‘ Ricky Gervais explained how he traveled down the social media wormhole when he shared a rather peculiar tweet from a hater. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.
Video: Ricky Gervais Travels Down Social Media Wormhole on Late Show
On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of ‘David Brent: Life on the Road, ‘ Ricky Gervais explained how he traveled down the social media wormhole when he shared a rather peculiar tweet from a hater. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.
Video: Christina Ricci Shares Vintage Video on Late Show
On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of Amazon’s ‘Z: The Beginning of Everything,’ Christina Ricci showed Stephen some vintage video of her first talk show appearance at age 7. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste and his band Stay Human, the show is broadcast from the historic and newly renovated Ed Sullivan Theater.
Video: Christina Ricci Shares Vintage Video on Late Show
On last night’s LATE SHOW, the star of Amazon’s ‘Z: The Beginning of Everything,’ Christina Ricci showed Stephen some vintage video of her first talk show appearance at age 7. Watch the appearance below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste and his band Stay Human, the show is broadcast from the historic and newly renovated Ed Sullivan Theater.
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Asks Judge Gorsuch: So You Think You Can SCOTUS?
On Tuesday night, the President announced his nominee for the Supreme Court with all the class and flair of a rose ceremony on The Bachelor. Watch LATE SHOW’s Stephen Colbert’s take on the announcement below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.
VIDEO: Stephen Colbert Asks Judge Gorsuch: So You Think You Can SCOTUS?
On Tuesday night, the President announced his nominee for the Supreme Court with all the class and flair of a rose ceremony on The Bachelor. Watch LATE SHOW’s Stephen Colbert’s take on the announcement below! Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to THE LATE SHOW with STEPHEN COLBERT, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology and more.
Jerry Seinfeld of France’ Gad Elmaleh on Cultural Differences in Comedy: – Americans Don’t Like Puns’
Watching Gad Elmaleh perform comedy is like watching someone take the stage for the first time – except, he’s good. A native of Morocco, Elmaleh later moved to Paris where he honed his comedy act and became known as the “Jerry Seinfeld of France.”
Stephen Colbert to host the 2017 Emmy Awards
“Stephen is the ultimate master of ceremonies with award-winning creative talents, and as we’ve seen the past few months, he has a fearless passion for live television,” read an announcement from CBS — the network home of Colbert’s nightly show, as well as the next Primetime Emmy broadcast. “This will be the largest audience to witness an Emmys, period,” Colbert said in a statement.
A – billion dollars’ worth of comedians’ for $14 and a 2-drink minimum
They descended the steps under the bright sign of the Comedy Cellar in Greenwich Village on Wednesday night, most, if not all, completely unaware that they were about to witness something extraordinary. Perhaps the club’s managers had an inkling.
Due to mounting competition, Conan O’Brien’s late-night show could go to a weekly format
O’Brien on stage during the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize Concert at Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway, Sunday Dec. 11, 2016. Conan O’Brien, the longest-reigning host in late-night television, could switch to a weekly format, according to a report from TheWrap.
Due to mounting competition, Conan O’Brien’s late-night show could go to a weekly format
O’Brien on stage during the 2016 Nobel Peace Prize Concert at Telenor Arena in Oslo, Norway, Sunday Dec. 11, 2016. Conan O’Brien, the longest-reigning host in late-night television, could switch to a weekly format, according to a report from TheWrap.