The Colbert Report facts for kids
The Colbert Report was a popular American television talk show. It starred Stephen Colbert and aired on Comedy Central. The show started on October 17, 2005, and its last episode was on December 18, 2014. It was shown Monday through Thursday.
This show was a spin-off from another famous show, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. Stephen Colbert played a special character on his show. This character acted like a very conservative political commentary person. The show's main goal was to make fun of (or parody) other conservative political shows. A big target for its humor was Bill O'Reilly's show, The O'Reilly Factor, which was on Fox News.
About the Show's Format
The Colbert Report was known for its unique style. Stephen Colbert, as his character, would share his "opinions" on news and politics. He often used humor to highlight funny or strange things in the news. The show also had many interesting guests.
Guests and Segments
Each night, a different guest would appear on the show. These guests included authors, actors, politicians, and musicians. Sometimes, other guests would appear in special parts of the show. For example, in a segment called "Better Know a District," Colbert would interview members of the U.S. Congress. Jim Hoskinson was the director of the show.
Books and Awards
Stephen Colbert also worked with his show's writers to create books. The first book came out in 2007. It was called I Am America (And So Can You!). He wrote it as the character he played on television.
The show was very successful and won important awards. In 2013, The Colbert Report won two Emmy Awards. These awards celebrate excellence in television.
Where the Show Aired
Besides the United States, The Colbert Report was also shown in other countries. In Canada, it aired on The Comedy Network. People in Australia could watch it on The Comedy Channel. And in New Zealand, it was shown on Comedy Central.
See also
In Spanish: The Colbert Report para niños
