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elleng

(131,210 posts) Thu Apr 10, 2014, 01:42 PM Apr 2014

Colbert?

Is this a good idea? I don't watch late-night talk shows, but I wonder. His 'charm' is his political stuff, isn't it?

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Colbert? (Original Post) elleng Apr 2014 OP

His charm, for me, is his intelligence, his wit, and his interview skills. djean111 Apr 2014 #1

I think has is very talented and can do a regular show too underpants Apr 2014 #2

Yes, his charm is the character he plays, to edu the youth as to the nation's right wingnuts! TheNutcracker Apr 2014 #3

I fear he'll get reined in by CBS. GeorgeGist Apr 2014 #4

Been thinking that. elleng Apr 2014 #6

Going to be interesting to see how he plays it rurallib Apr 2014 #5

I guess so. MIGHT have to watch, myself. elleng Apr 2014 #7

As with all other TV comics, the key will be in the hands of the writers. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2014 #8

I'm thinking this is a brilliant move, Mooves knows what he's doing and Stephen will be monmouth3 Apr 2014 #9

I love him Rainngirl Apr 2014 #10

djean111

(14,255 posts)

1. His charm, for me, is his intelligence, his wit, and his interview skills.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 01:44 PM

Apr 2014

I don't watch network late night TV, but I will start watching Steven.

underpants

(182,950 posts)

2. I think has is very talented and can do a regular show too

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 01:44 PM

Apr 2014

I will miss The Colbert Show terribly though

TheNutcracker

(2,104 posts)

3. Yes, his charm is the character he plays, to edu the youth as to the nation's right wingnuts!

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 01:45 PM

Apr 2014

He'll have to stay true to that in his funny way...to maintain his appeal.

I certainly hope so....but I don't stay up that late....and we'll miss him!

Maybe now he can edu the older crown as to the nation's right wingnuts!

GeorgeGist

(25,324 posts)

4. I fear he'll get reined in by CBS.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 01:56 PM

Apr 2014

And that would be a loss. IMO.

elleng

(131,210 posts)

6. Been thinking that.

Reply to GeorgeGist (Reply #4)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 01:58 PM

Apr 2014

Wonder to what extent his contract provides for or against 'reining in.'

rurallib

(62,465 posts)

5. Going to be interesting to see how he plays it

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 01:57 PM

Apr 2014

If he sticks with the political I would suspect his Corporate bosses would be on his ass right at the start.
If he changes into a different personna will his current fans stick with him? Are they the audience CBS wants?

It will be an interesting experiment no matter what. I believe that with Colbert's reputation there will be lots of interest at first to see which way it goes.

Had it been O'Brien or Craig Ferguson etc. everyone would have a pretty good idea what was coming. This is sure going to pique interest

elleng

(131,210 posts)

7. I guess so. MIGHT have to watch, myself.

Reply to rurallib (Reply #5)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 02:00 PM

Apr 2014

Don't even know what time the show's on, as after MSNBC I do PBS (and movies w directv.)

cherokeeprogressive

(24,853 posts)

8. As with all other TV comics, the key will be in the hands of the writers.

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 02:07 PM

Apr 2014

Simple as that. So the question is; will his writers come with him?

monmouth3

(3,871 posts)

9. I'm thinking this is a brilliant move, Mooves knows what he's doing and Stephen will be

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 02:15 PM

Apr 2014

outstanding in this new venue. Cannot wait..

Rainngirl

(243 posts)

10. I love him

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Thu Apr 10, 2014, 04:26 PM

Apr 2014

because the republicans are too stupid to know that he's satire. Some of them think he's "one of them." I'd LOVE to have him take over for Letterman--as long as that creepy little musician guy doesn't stay on the show.

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