It's Colbchella '013 (or StePhest Colbchella for purists) time! That means a big sponsor and great, great music. Daft Punk was supposedly the guest, (back on August 6, yes, I'm behind on posts, you all know that already) but that whole Daft Punk deal fell through because of MTV and the VMAs. It's all very confusing and sad, and what's worse, Stephen already cashed the check from Hyundai. I don't know how that whole deal played out. Stephen is still doing the show, so probably something that was agreeable to both sides was worked out which benefits Hyundai, Stephen, and of course all of us - his loyal fans- because we still get to watch him every night on the TV machine. Well, not every night, just Monday through Thursday and not every week because he takes vacations all the time. Oops. Sidetracked. Sorry.
So. Not to be disappointed, we got to see Stephen dance and dance and dance. Along with nearly everyone else in the entertainment world. That's great. It shows that news journalists and musicians and entertainers can come together for meaningful dialogue and dance. If you did not see it last week and if you haven't watched it yet somewhere on the internet, or on any one of a number of other news shows, of course you can see it over at Colbert Nation. You can also see all these people:
Hugh Laurie
The Rockettes
Jeff Bridges
Jimmy Fallon
Jon Stewart
Charlie Rose
Anna Gunn
Aaron Paul
Vince Gilligan
Bryan Cranston
Matt Damon
Henry Kissinger
Tek Jansen
Mel B
Nick Cannon
Howie Mandel
Heidi Klum
Howard Stern
Go here to see one of Stephen's best performances yet.
Finally, in what has to be the most fortunate event in TV history, Robin Thicke just happened to be in the audience for this show of all shows and agreed to sing for Stephen, thus saving Stephen's career. Stephen has officially dubbed "Blurred Lines" as the song of the summer. He does have that authority, so there you have it, the Song of the Summer.
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013
Sunday, August 19, 2012
17th Amendment
I know you are expecting more concert news and I do have that, but also a little bit about the 17th Amendment later on.
Thursday night was the last concert in the StePhest Colbchella 012 Rocktaugustfest. But as usual, before the music there must be some politics. So, to keep it short, Mitt Romney likes policy. Paul Ryan reads policy. Some, and by some I mean of course Tea Partiers, want to repeal the 17th Amendment. That's the one that gives voters the right and the power to vote for their Senator. The Tea Party had better be careful. There's a whole group of people who are loyal to the United States and are exceedingly loyal to the Constitution. They would most likely object to the whole concept of messing with the Constitution. That would be the Tea Party. They don't like people messing with the Constitution. But wouldn't repealing part of the Constitution violate not messing with the Constitution? Is the Tea Party messing with the Tea Party? I have a headache. I need a nice hot cup of Earl Grey.
Luckily there was music and luckily before the music there was an interview. Good. Something to take my mind off politics. Flaming Lips was the musical talent, but Stephen could not interview all of them, so it was just Wayne Coyne. Yes, Wayne Coyne and Stephen Colbert in a space capsule.Just a typical day at the office. Wayne Coyne worked at Long John Silver for about 13 years as a fry cook. He also worked with Yoko Ono. Stephen reminded everyone of her reputation for breaking up bands. She was on the Daily Show briefly according to Stephen and is the reason that Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell left the Daily Show.
There was music of course and bonus music over at Colbert Nation. And then Stephen walking around, so to speak, in the famous plastic bubble that Wayne Coyne uses for transportation. I am still waiting for the day when cars are replaced in favor of the more efficient and cleaner bubbles.
One other thing to note. This past week, Stephen has been in uniforms of various kinds. Everyone, I am sure, would agree that indeed the uniforms are working for him. He looks very naval and self-assured. I can almost imagine him in a movie with Johnny Depp. Maybe something about pirates?
Thursday night was the last concert in the StePhest Colbchella 012 Rocktaugustfest. But as usual, before the music there must be some politics. So, to keep it short, Mitt Romney likes policy. Paul Ryan reads policy. Some, and by some I mean of course Tea Partiers, want to repeal the 17th Amendment. That's the one that gives voters the right and the power to vote for their Senator. The Tea Party had better be careful. There's a whole group of people who are loyal to the United States and are exceedingly loyal to the Constitution. They would most likely object to the whole concept of messing with the Constitution. That would be the Tea Party. They don't like people messing with the Constitution. But wouldn't repealing part of the Constitution violate not messing with the Constitution? Is the Tea Party messing with the Tea Party? I have a headache. I need a nice hot cup of Earl Grey.
Luckily there was music and luckily before the music there was an interview. Good. Something to take my mind off politics. Flaming Lips was the musical talent, but Stephen could not interview all of them, so it was just Wayne Coyne. Yes, Wayne Coyne and Stephen Colbert in a space capsule.Just a typical day at the office. Wayne Coyne worked at Long John Silver for about 13 years as a fry cook. He also worked with Yoko Ono. Stephen reminded everyone of her reputation for breaking up bands. She was on the Daily Show briefly according to Stephen and is the reason that Stephen Colbert and Steve Carell left the Daily Show.
There was music of course and bonus music over at Colbert Nation. And then Stephen walking around, so to speak, in the famous plastic bubble that Wayne Coyne uses for transportation. I am still waiting for the day when cars are replaced in favor of the more efficient and cleaner bubbles.
One other thing to note. This past week, Stephen has been in uniforms of various kinds. Everyone, I am sure, would agree that indeed the uniforms are working for him. He looks very naval and self-assured. I can almost imagine him in a movie with Johnny Depp. Maybe something about pirates?
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Four More Pegs Before We Sink
Well, now I just feel foolish. I had assumed the USS Intrepid would be on The Colbert Report. Apparently, The Colbert Report was on the USS Intrepid. I really misunderstood that whole situation. I will have to pay closer attention to what Stephen says from now on.
So, Stephen dressed up in his finest Admiral uniform for the Stephest Colbchella '012 Rocktaugustfest aboard the USS Intrepid on the Hudson River in New York and enjoyed a refreshing sip from his excited bottle of Pepsi. His second in command was there, Grandmaster Flash and what looked like a deck full of eager young fans. Wouldn't you just know it. As soon as the fun started, Jon Stewart interrupted so that he and Stephen could continue with their game of Battleship. Jon scored a hit on Stephen which is a little bit disconcerting if you are on the actual battleship at the time.
Surprising to me and maybe everyone else was the fact that Stephen at the helm waved up at Stephen on the bridge. How can he be in two places at once? And yet, there he was, up on the bridge, which was made up to be an exact replica of The Colbert Report studio.
Mitt Romney made an important announcement on Saturday morning. It looked like he was on the USS Intrepid, but, probably just another boat. Anyway, he announced that Paul Ryan would be the next president of the United States. This was a great relief to Stephen. He could relax knowing all the hoopla about Mitt Romney for President was just that, hoopla. Drat. It was a mistake by Romney. He meant to announce that Paul Ryan would be the next Vice President of the United States. Oh, well. At least it was a bold choice of another white, Christian, male candidate.
The guest tonight was Fun. I know what you are thinking, every guest is fun. But tonight, it was Fun. not fun! Either you know or you don't. Stephen ran all through the ship to get to them. Eventually he caught up to the three guys on a bunk bed. Tired by all his running, Stephen reclined in the bottom bunk and conducted the interview from there.
Sometimes interview questions are boring, but not so with Fun. Stephen asked great questions. And then he asked more questions. After a quick commercial break, more fun with Fun. They performed "Some Nights" for the whole shipload of fans.
For bonus songs go to Colbert Nation. Some lucky fans were in the right place at the right time and got to see just what a T Mobile "good-night" looks like.
So, Stephen dressed up in his finest Admiral uniform for the Stephest Colbchella '012 Rocktaugustfest aboard the USS Intrepid on the Hudson River in New York and enjoyed a refreshing sip from his excited bottle of Pepsi. His second in command was there, Grandmaster Flash and what looked like a deck full of eager young fans. Wouldn't you just know it. As soon as the fun started, Jon Stewart interrupted so that he and Stephen could continue with their game of Battleship. Jon scored a hit on Stephen which is a little bit disconcerting if you are on the actual battleship at the time.
Surprising to me and maybe everyone else was the fact that Stephen at the helm waved up at Stephen on the bridge. How can he be in two places at once? And yet, there he was, up on the bridge, which was made up to be an exact replica of The Colbert Report studio.
Mitt Romney made an important announcement on Saturday morning. It looked like he was on the USS Intrepid, but, probably just another boat. Anyway, he announced that Paul Ryan would be the next president of the United States. This was a great relief to Stephen. He could relax knowing all the hoopla about Mitt Romney for President was just that, hoopla. Drat. It was a mistake by Romney. He meant to announce that Paul Ryan would be the next Vice President of the United States. Oh, well. At least it was a bold choice of another white, Christian, male candidate.
The guest tonight was Fun. I know what you are thinking, every guest is fun. But tonight, it was Fun. not fun! Either you know or you don't. Stephen ran all through the ship to get to them. Eventually he caught up to the three guys on a bunk bed. Tired by all his running, Stephen reclined in the bottom bunk and conducted the interview from there.
Sometimes interview questions are boring, but not so with Fun. Stephen asked great questions. And then he asked more questions. After a quick commercial break, more fun with Fun. They performed "Some Nights" for the whole shipload of fans.
For bonus songs go to Colbert Nation. Some lucky fans were in the right place at the right time and got to see just what a T Mobile "good-night" looks like.
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