The Colbert Report
2005
TV Show Information
Overview
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
First Air Date
October 17, 2005
Creators
Ben Karlin, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart
Episode Runtime
22-30 minutes
Status
Ended
Episodes
11 Seasons (1447 Episodes)
Cast
Stephen Colbert
Network
Comedy Central
Production
Busboy ProductionsSpartina Productions
Genres
NewsComedy