Some of the old Colbert Report charm that I so enjoyed is still alive and well, from Stephen's ability to do product placement while at the same time making fun of product placement, to his ability to both make fun of his guests but actually engage with him, to his general penchant for high concept goofiness and fun. Still, you can see the seams of having to do a network show for a broader audience seeping in at the margins. These things always take a little time to settle in and figure out what kind of show "The Late Show" will become over the long haul. I'll be curious to see how it shakes out.
(Though, as a longtime Conan fan, I was mildly offended that Stephen seemed to be ripping off Conan's Walker Texas Ranger Lever bit with Les Moonves and The Mentalist.)
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Some of the old Colbert Report charm that I so enjoyed is still alive and well, from Stephen's ability to do product placement while at the same time making fun of product placement, to his ability to both make fun of his guests but actually engage with him, to his general penchant for high concept goofiness and fun. Still, you can see the seams of having to do a network show for a broader audience seeping in at the margins. These things always take a little time to settle in and figure out what kind of show "The Late Show" will become over the long haul. I'll be curious to see how it shakes out.
(Though, as a longtime Conan fan, I was mildly offended that Stephen seemed to be ripping off Conan's Walker Texas Ranger Lever bit with Les Moonves and The Mentalist.)