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Colbert allowed to spead his wings?Maybe there's life in broadcast TV in 2014.Biggest problem,yes,is the "hot bits"idea that has overtaken the core of what a talk show should be.Colbert already has the opening monologue thingy nailed down.Even without the O'Reilly buffoon persona Stephen can deliver his take on current events with the best,(in 2014-Maher,Stewart).A decent comic actor with ties to Second City and able to improv with the best of them.And his musical guests,if judged by the Report, are way better than the loud and shiny acts of the week that must end each of these shows(though,its tough to beat Fallon's Roots band).
Next thing I would do:sign Amy Sedaris,a long time Colbert cohort,as either sidekick or contributing nutjob.CBS & Stephen:just sign her and pat yourself on the back a few years down the line.Or hire her to follow Colbert if indeed Ferguson packs up so she can deconstruct The View and the Today Show Part 8 as wickedly as Craig rethought the Talk Show.

Apr 11, 2014   |  Reply