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misanthrope

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6. Agreed, which is why I think his talent was squandered

Reply to cachukis (Original post)

Fri May 22, 2026, 01:48 AM

15 hrs ago

in the Late Show format. He was at his peak with the Colbert Report. I was disappointed when I saw him move into a more run-of-the-mill late night talk show.

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Colbert is a satirist. High brow. Not many in his league. [View all] cachukis 20 hrs ago OP

Indeed. Redleg 18 hrs ago #1

I feel like he would do great in theatre newdeal2 18 hrs ago #2

Wanna hear some juicy gossip about Stephen?? Marie Marie 17 hrs ago #3

When he first started, many right wingers thought he was on their side. They did not catch it. Norrrm 17 hrs ago #4

I started watching him in the days of Jon Stewart before he had BigmanPigman 17 hrs ago #5

Agreed, which is why I think his talent was squandered misanthrope 15 hrs ago #6