"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" thread.

I can't stand Fallon either. I'm a Conan guy. Which sounds funny when i say it out loud.

 

Conan is now truly the King of Late Night TV.

 

Colbert is the best daily political satirist for meat the moment. I enjoy tuning in for his bit at the desk now that Daily Show has lost Stewart.

 

now that we can agree on!

 

It's on the History Channel. A panel show where they talk about History's biggest.... Topics have been political blunders, friend rivalries, bad medical practices, and dooned presidential campaigns, so far. The monologues are like a classic Craig monologue (pre Geoff). It's really fun. He has a lot of regulars from LLS on.

 

Excellent- glad to hear it

 

He doesn’t do politics. He doesn’t play games. Conan O’Brien is charting his own path. »

great read on conan

 

Conan is cool, but I prefer Solomon Kane.

 

No kidding! That is a seriously great song, cool that Colbert is taking some chances with music choices. I've seen a couple of artists he described as "making their tv debut." I've also been exposed to some stuff that didn't impress me at all, but still appreciate the opportunity to have heard it.

 

I was sold on this guy 60 seconds into that song. And except for Colbert, I never would even have been aware of him.

That was one of the reasons I loved David Letterman so much. He loved music so he knew good music when he heard it, and he also gave quite a few folks their first network shot.

As for John Moreland. I now own his albums In The Throes (2013) and High On Tulsa Heat. (2015) .

Both excellent. This guy is the real deal...IMO of course ...

 

Good one. Did you see him open the Georgefest show? Did an admirable job on Old Brown Show.

 

Advertising revenue may be calculated to more than total number of viewers or age demographics - also to education level, income, geographic location, etc. CBS may actually be making more money with Colbert than with Letterman with less viewers. But still, I think you have a point.

 

Shoe! I meant Shoe

 

Well... I'm no longer seeing the 'vertical hold' at the opening credits....
I know no one else saw it but me.... AND my wife!

 

Does anyone see a cat during the commercial break?

 

I really like Conan's show, but he often gets in a rut with the same jokes and sketches recycled. He is at his best when he does bits on location or tries something new...since he's able to think quickly on his feet.

I have recently removed Colbert from my DVR list and have instead subscribed to his YouTube channel. That way I can still watch the episode highlights without watching the full episodes.

 

Nate Silver's team look at the first 100 episodes. Interesting read.

A Statistical Analysis Of Stephen Colbert’s First 100 Episodes Of ‘The Late Show’ »

 

I DVR his show and cherry pick usually based on guests. Sometimes I tune in att 11:35. Mr. Colbert is one of the best entertainers on television.

 

I do as well. I turn from Conan usually since he comes on at 11 pm where I live.

 

Helen Mirren...

 

Did anyone see Sally Field give Stephen a full kiss? I didn't know she was such a shy person in real life. She graduated from high school and 6 months later she was on TV as Gidget.

 

Yes. Both nights with Sally and Helen were really fun.

 

looks like kiss-time for Mr. Colbert

 

They talked about it this morning on the CBS Early Show with him, him being a stud with all of the ladies. They gave him a choice, Helen Mirren, Jane Fonda, Sally Field. He said Helen Mirren, that there was just something electric with her.

 

I do the same, he still "brings it" with his sharp wit.
I cannot get into his house band/band leader at all for some reason. I don't see any real chemistry between them, and Jon Batiste adds nothing to the between guest banter. They have chops, but...I dunno <shrug>