One of the greatest things about Stephen Colbert's show on Comedy Central is that the right never seems to realize that Colbert is making fun of them. I think by now we have all either seen or heard Stephen's speech given at the Washington Press Corps dinner in which he skewered George Bush in front of everyone. My first thought when I saw that was, "serves them right if they didn't understand his humor in the first place." (You can read the transcript here http://www.radio4all.net/...
Now we are going to be treated to Bill O'Reilly and Stephen Colbert trading places on their talk shows on January 18. Must watch TV!
The Fox News Channel host and Colbert, who has essentially based his comic character every evening on Comedy Central on him, will trade appearances on each other's programs Jan. 18.
"I'm really looking forward to speaking to a man who owes his entire career to me," O'Reilly said.
On "The Colbert Report," Colbert portrays a self-involved talk-show host who has tried to bring "truthiness" to the world. His character owes an obvious debt to O'Reilly, who holds court in the "no-spin zone" each evening.
On "The O'Reilly Factor," O'Reilly portrays a ... um, he hosts the top-rated program in cable news.
"I look forward to the evening," Colbert said. "It is an honor to speak face-to-face with a broadcasting legend, and I feel the same way about Mr. O'Reilly."
I can't wait to see how this pans out! Go get him, Stephen!!!