

And unlike Comedy Central’s “The Colbert Report,” which came out of nowhere to make a late-night mark, his “Late Show” gig arrives amid high expectations and intense scrutiny.
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Here's What Parents Need to KnowĬolbert is embarking on the most difficult job in late night, and not just because he’s replacing a TV comedy legend and going up against Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel, both of whom boast well-established shows – and identities.Īt age 51, Colbert’s steep dual challenge is to distinguish himself from the competition – and distinguish himself from his old self. Kids 5 to 11 May Now Get a COVID-19 Vaccine. It’s more than hope that propelled Colbert as he trotted out multiple personas in the run-up to his debut on CBS' " Late Show." But when he assumes David Letterman's desk Tuesday, it will be time, to paraphrase the catchphrase from the old game show, "To Tell the Truth," for the real Stephen Colbert to please sit down. Then there's the Stephen Colbert who spouted his best Donald Trump voice, playing himself as a Trump fan who promised the candidate will bring " hope to a weary nation." Eminem, whom Colbert told, “That’s such a cute face – why hide it underneath a hoodie?”).

There's the Stephen Colbert who took over a Michigan public access cable TV show and faux cluelessly interviewed local-kid-done-well Marshall Mathers (i.e. There's the affable Stephen Colbert who gently joked with his creative staff and incoming bandleader Jon Batiste during informal podcasts – and sat for a thoughtful and funny interview with Howard Stern and a thoughtful and emotional interview with GQ. There's Stephen Colbert, the lonely cubicle drone who talked – and ate – during a week of somewhat surreal "Lunch With Stephen" webisodes.

There's the bushy- bearded Stephen Colbert, who emerged in a video on his new "Late Show" YouTube channel, and, with the help of a razor, sported various looks. After 17 years of seeing Stephen Colbert as a pompous newsman on "The Daily Show" and as a pompous conservative commentator on "The Colbert Report," recent weeks have brought several different views of Stephen Colbert.
