All Videos between December 5, 2012 and December 12, 2012 (33)

Episode #09037

Stephen's book and nativity scene accessory, "America Again: Re-Becoming the Greatness We Never Weren't," tops Bill O'Reilly's book on Amazon. (02:46)

Tags:  America Again,  Bill O'Reilly,  Papa Bear,  death,  books,  challenges,  Colbert Nation,  competitions,  fights,  Amazon,  Christmas,  Jesus,  religion,  holidays,  Doris Kearns Goodwin

Episode #09037

Stephen starts to rake in endorsements for Jim DeMint's Senate seat, so Stephen's future-former colleague from New Mexico helps him prep for the job. (05:44)

Tags:  Jeff Bridges,  appearances,  Senate,  candidates,  Jim DeMint,  South Dakota,  South Carolina,  House of Representatives,  John McCain,  Sarah Palin,  work/office,  wealth,  money,  lobbyists,  filibusters,  Nikki Haley

Episode #09037

With no juicy stories to get angry about, Fox News pulls out the emergency Muslims and criticizes their lack of community programming. (03:22)

Tags:  Islamic,  Fox News,  religion,  New York City,  9/11,  controversies,  dancing,  music,  martial arts,  monkeys!,  IKEA,  LeBron James,  media,  photos,  rage,  rants,  fist shaking,  under the desk

Episode #09037

Emmy winner Mandy Patinkin describes his character on "Homeland" and shares a comprehensive perspective on terrorism. (06:34)

Tags:  Mandy Patinkin,  interviews,  Showtime,  TV,  music,  terrorism,  security,  facial hair,  America,  right-wing,  mongering,  international affairs,  wars,  Saddam Hussein,  Iraq War,  weapons,  Middle East,  peace,  fights

Episode #09037

Stephen sings a traditional Christmas carol with Michael Stipe and Mandy Patinkin. (02:35)

Tags:  sign off,  performances,  appearances,  Michael Stipe,  Mandy Patinkin,  duets,  songs,  Christmas,  holidays,  music

Episode #09037

"America Again" climbs the charts, Senator Jeff Bingaman primes Stephen for Senate work, and Mandy Patinkin fancies face fertilizer. (01:01)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #09036

A threat emerges from North Korea, people try to cure homosexuality, and Malcolm Gladwell presents The New Yorker's big book on canines. (00:35)

Tags:  intro,  North Korea,  international affairs,  TV,  military,  gay/homosexual,  Bravo,  Malcolm Gladwell,  The New Yorker,  print media,  books,  dogs,  animals,  guns,  legalization,  safety

Episode #09036

The fiscal cliff is coming to town, so all pundits are contractually obligated to talk exciting budgetary policy for the next 20 days. (04:09)

Tags:  economy,  government,  taxes,  debt,  money,  recession,  Barack Obama,  Republicans,  Democrats,  Michele Bachmann,  lookin' good,  wealth,  John Boehner,  Mad Libs,  Jimmy,  debates

Episode #09036

North Korean unicorns attract impressionable American girls to communism while Barbie spearheads the mancession. (04:46)

Tags:  ThreatDown,  North Korea,  Kim Jong-un,  supernatural,  animals,  communism,  archaeology,  international affairs,  history,  kids,  Republicans,  David Brooks,  men/women,  Barbie,  work/office,  unemployment,  Megyn Kelly,  PSY,  songs

Episode #09036

Therapy aimed at turning gay kids straight can cause depression and suicide, but outlawing it would require America to sit back and let people be gay. (03:26)

Tags:  gay/homosexual,  mental health,  California,  laws,  drugs,  men/women,  First Amendment,  balls,  food,  lawsuits,  New Jersey,  science,  kids,  discrimination,  controversies

Episode #09036

Aspirational pup owner Malcolm Gladwell discusses his work on behalf of dogs, the narcissism behind dog breeding, and "The Big New Yorker Book of Dogs." (06:10)

Tags:  Malcolm Gladwell,  interviews,  books,  dogs,  growing up,  The New Yorker,  print media,  crime,  trials/hearings,  animals,  God,  evolution,  conservative,  liberal,  Barack Obama,  New York City,  poop & pee,  Richard Nixon,  lookin' good

Episode #09036

Stephen teams up with Live from Lincoln Center host Audra McDonald. (01:39)

Tags:  sign off,  performances,  duets,  Audra McDonald,  appearances,  music,  songs,  holidays,  Christmas

Episode #09036

Republicans and Democrats stall budget talks, Barbie finds a construction job, California condemns ex-gay therapy, and Malcolm Gladwell lets his hair down. (01:02)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Episode #09035

Stephen's two big Christmas balls dress up the studio, and South Carolina voters try to convince Governor Nikki Haley that Stephen should fill Jim DeMint's seat. (06:45)

Tags:  Senate,  South Carolina,  candidates,  Jim DeMint,  Nikki Haley,  Rod Blagojevich,  Colbert Super PAC,  scandals,  Colbert Nation,  challenges,  fans,  education,  polls,  animals,  Christmas,  holidays,  Colbert Bump,  South Cain-olina Primary Rally,  Hanukkah,  balls,  gross-out,  photos

Episode #09035

By suggesting that General David Petraeus run for president, Roger Ailes was just trying to make his Fox News election coverage more exciting. (04:02)

Tags:  Fox News,  Roger Ailes,  David Petraeus,  Rupert Murdoch,  John McCain,  Sarah Palin,  reality shows,  business,  elections,  candidates,  campaigns,  Republicans,  MSNBC,  Hillary Clinton,  Mitt Romney,  Colbert 2012,  Colbert '08,  Indecision 2012,  Indecision 2008

Episode #09035

Grammy winner Diana Krall talks about 1920s jazz and her provocative album cover. (03:46)

Tags:  Diana Krall,  interviews,  music,  jazz,  history,  20s,  growing up,  Canada,  lookin' good,  prostitution,  Groucho Marx,  men/women,  songs

Episode #09035

Diana Krall and Marc Ribot perform the title track off Krall's album, "Glad Rag Doll." (03:50)

Tags:  Diana Krall,  performances,  music,  songs,  jazz,  appearances,  Marc Ribot

Episode #09035

Elvis Costello joins Diana Krall, Marc Ribot and Stephen to perform the holiday classic "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." (02:28)

Tags:  sign off,  performances,  songs,  Christmas,  holidays,  appearances,  Marc Ribot,  Diana Krall,  Elvis Costello

Episode #09035

Senator Stephen Colbert is at least as crazy as Senator Jim DeMint, Roger Ailes nominates David Petraeus for president, and Diana Krall looks good for a child of the 1920s. (01:00)

Tags:  Colbert in :60 Seconds

Ian McKellen talks Gandalf the Gay, Kate Middleton fights morning sickness, Rick Santorum speaks, and Stephen gets his own Madame Tussauds wax likeness. (04:08)

Tags:  Weekly Recap