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42. I can't guess if it will work or not.

Reply to cherokeeprogressive (Original post)

Sat Apr 12, 2014, 09:47 AM

Apr 2014

If the charade were continued and the show took on a format that remained able to sustain the Colbert persona, I think it could be awesome. Gary Shandling did something vaguely similar with great effect, for example.

The real Stephen Colbert is surely also immensely talented, though I've only seen the briefest flashes of that person.

But one thing we can guess almost for certain is that the real Stephen Colbert is creatively prolific as both a writer, actor, and show creator, able to fill multiple roles in the creation and running of a long-term television series, and perhaps most important, able to tap into those stunning talents at will, day in and day out, for years on end.

So I don't know if it will work for him or not... but I wouldn't bet against him.

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My prediction? The CBS Colbert experiment WILL NOT WORK. [View all] cherokeeprogressive Apr 2014 OP

That's Chelsea Handler. And... You're wrong. Colbert will do just fine. nt ChisolmTrailDem Apr 2014 #1

I do love my Chelsea Whateverhernameis... Agschmid Apr 2014 #10

I think that Ferguson is going to walk away, and she'll get his slot. 6000eliot Apr 2014 #22

As long as she can still be crass I'm okay with that. Agschmid Apr 2014 #36

She is terrible. Unclassy and no tact. nt Logical Apr 2014 #54

Well we would not get along IRL... Agschmid Apr 2014 #56

That's my kind of woman Generic Brad Apr 2014 #57

Yeah, that's what a lot of the 'publicons are saying RandiFan1290 Apr 2014 #2

Yep. I noticed Republicans have been saying it won't work. Cali_Democrat Apr 2014 #3

and even if it doesn't work it wont be because he is bad JI7 Apr 2014 #6

Colbert Is A Good Host As Letterman's Replacement But..... global1 Apr 2014 #13

Letterman.. sendero Apr 2014 #20

Republicans watched Leno, not Letterman. eShirl Apr 2014 #23

That's cool you got to see Ferguson davidpdx Apr 2014 #26

Not a Republican dylan33 Apr 2014 #14

You and Limbaugh don't like him. senseandsensibility Apr 2014 #4

The "Colbert" persona is the smallest part of his resume enigmatic Apr 2014 #5

Dangit.. sendero Apr 2014 #21

Great minds! enigmatic Apr 2014 #45

I just want him to book Amy Sedaris at least monthly. xmas74 Apr 2014 #47

Yes! enigmatic Apr 2014 #58

Jerri Blank needs to make her presence known. xmas74 Apr 2014 #59

Harvey Birdman! HAHA! Matariki Apr 2014 #55

Colbert is talented Gore1FL Apr 2014 #7

I thought it was a risk to pick him given his background goldent Apr 2014 #8

He has to be more amusing than Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon. JVS Apr 2014 #9

It won't take much to be more amusing than those two guys. Paladin Apr 2014 #18

Colbert kicked some serious ass at a correspondent's dinner a few years back. MADem Apr 2014 #11

for me, that was one of the greatest moments in comedy of all time eShirl Apr 2014 #40

2006, and it was classic, indeed. Epic. Electric Monk Apr 2014 #48

i can see it working brilliantly. we will have to see. nt seabeyond Apr 2014 #12

My opinion? Never, ever underestimate Stephen. vanlassie Apr 2014 #15

... Mira Apr 2014 #31

You don't know her name but you're sure she'd be better... TreasonousBastard Apr 2014 #16

He's a brilliant man OKNancy Apr 2014 #17

Agreed. Colbert doesn't need anyone's career advice. mattclearing Apr 2014 #33

He can do it. He is brave and REAL. A hero of the Iraq War resistance, as far as I'm concerned. PassingFair Apr 2014 #38

in the best tradition of the court jester archetype eShirl Apr 2014 #41

He will have so much support behind the scenes Motown_Johnny Apr 2014 #19

OMG davidpdx Apr 2014 #27

I think he has the talent and versatility to pull it off caraher Apr 2014 #24

He might be sick of the "persona" after all these years. PassingFair Apr 2014 #39

I'm also happy for him personally caraher Apr 2014 #44

I don't know, we'll see davidpdx Apr 2014 #25

My fear is he'll say something that ticks off the right wingers too many times. Hoyt Apr 2014 #28

I don't think a lot of right-wingers watched Letterman. Dave was scathing at times, djean111 Apr 2014 #29

Stephen Colbert is smarter than the people second-guessing him. mattclearing Apr 2014 #30

I have wondered the wisdom of overt politicization pipoman Apr 2014 #32

It won't be political satire which is why... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Apr 2014 #34

I think he will do fine, but I do grieve for the loss of his brilliant political satire. I feel my GreenPartyVoter Apr 2014 #35

What makes Colbert work on avebury Apr 2014 #37

I can't guess if it will work or not. sofa king Apr 2014 #42

I think they are giving him license to do as he wishes therefore it will work. lonestarnot Apr 2014 #43

Change is good. Glassunion Apr 2014 #46

Rush Limbaugh agrees with you, so that means Lex Apr 2014 #49

I See "Today's Word" Staying otohara Apr 2014 #50

With Rush whining puts a different perspective on Colbert. Thinkingabout Apr 2014 #51

I am so glad wheniwasincongress Apr 2014 #52

I've seen footage of Stephen Colbert in the green room with guests. MohRokTah Apr 2014 #53

I cerainly hope you are incorrect U4ikLefty Apr 2014 #60