There were recurring characters and plot points (such as Colbert's broken wrist), and indeed, during the show's first year of existence, Colbert even had a Sitcom Arch-Nemesis in the form of fellow comedian David Cross, who played fictional liberal talking head "Russ Lieber" before the character was written out of the series. Whereas The Daily Show is mainly Jon Stewart reading the news and making funny observations, The Colbert Report revolved around a character and his interaction with the real world. Much like its progenitor, The Colbert Report read the real news in a humorous tone, but where it was unique was that it functioned as a kind of sitcom, with guest stars playing themselves and a funny premise.
He did not believe the views he espoused on the show ( for the most part), and has referred to the character as "a well-meaning, poorly informed, high-status idiot." It should probably be noted ( or perhaps not) that Stephen Colbert, the fake news anchor, was in fact a character that Stephen Colbert, professional comedian, played. The character of Colbert himself can be best described as a loudmouth cable news pundit who embodies every left-wing stereotype about Bush-era conservatives in one convenient shell indeed, most of Colbert's political jokes were little more than strawman arguments of the opposition. The show operated as a parody of news talk programs such as The O'Reilly Factor (such that the show was pitched as "Stephen Colbert parodying Bill O'Reilly", leading to it being picked up immediately without a pilot), and aired on Comedy Central immediately after its sister program. The Colbert Report (pronounced "Col- bear Re- pore") is an Emmy Award-winning note (Best Writing - Variety, 2008, 2010, and 2013-14 Best Variety, 2013-14) American satirical late-night news talk show produced as a Spin-Off from The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, featuring the screen persona of news anchor Stephen Colbert.
"Some people promise to read the news to you.
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