Tonight I watched my last episode of "The Colbert Report"

[Derek V]

As I've stated here previously, I think Stephen's move to CBS is a bad one: for him, for the state of satire in this country and, indeed, for the country itself. I am very serious in saying this.

I won't be watching next week's final four episodes, as it would be too emotionally wrenching for me. Sounds kinda funny coming from an ex-Army guy, doesn't it? But, in my not-so-humble opinion, America is going to suffer a wound one week from tonight.

[marym625]

1. Shit! I forgot.

[Electric Monk]

2. The part I don't understand is with Letterman's final show being on May 20th...

Why is Stephen packing his show up this early? He wants a five month vacation in between?

[MohRokTah]

4. Two words.

Contractual agreements.

[Derek V]

5. Cripes!

I had no idea that Dave was sticking around that long! Hell, I thought he was leaving next month!

[Electric Monk]

7. perhaps Colbert can "guest host" a few shows in the meantime, to ease into it?

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/f5ce6f2840e7448abdcce2616bc83859/cbs-sets-lettermans-last-show-may-20

[MADem]

8. He needs to get the S. Colbert character's "aroma" off of himself.

There needs to be some distance between the character and the regular guy that is S. Colbert.

[underpants]

10. It takes a lot work putting a show together

There are a lot of details that we don't recognize. Plus Colbert wants some time off before he goes from 4 22minute shows a week to 5 44 minute shows a week.

[Half-Century Man]

3. Interview with Smaug.

Broke my nerd limiter, My wife stared at me with concern in her eyes as I bounced around the living room in glee.

[NanceGreggs]

6. Stephen Colbert ...

... is not a one-trick pony.

And if you think he was, or ought to have been, that's your loss, not the country's.

[Expat in Korea]

9. Gotta agree with this.

As much as I love(d) the Report, I'm very confident that Colbert will shine in his next role.

[ClarkeVII]

11. I've stopped watching Colbert about a month ago

... He's going to CBS and he will "sell out"

You'll see

[elias49]

12. Too bad. You missed some great stuff! nt

[randome]

13. You've never seen the real Colbert. I would think you'd want to before making up your mind.

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