you call yourself a colbert fan you definitely don't get what his doin here, he does things to make your narrow head to think... have you ever heard the word "why"? like why does he said such things, or why does he do such things? u figure it out on ur own since you call yourself a fan...
Bombed? Just because the audience wasn't happy (an indication of how close to the truth Colbert comes), doesn't mean he wasn't brilliant. After watching the most recent WHCD, and the great response by the audience, it's clear this one was very repressed. Whatever. Every once in a while, when I need a good laugh, I watch this. Testicular fortitude!
Glancing through the comments, an alarming number of people (including the original poster...) don't seem to realize that BOTH Russ and Colbert were having some fun here.
Hey, I talked to "many of Colbert's biggest fans" and we all agreed that we're not let down. The interview was awesome on both Colbert's and Russert's parts.
bobbyschu eluded to a tongue in cheek question I wanted to ask as an Aussie who's knowledge of the late Mr Russert''s work is rather limited. Did he ever play the straightman on sketch comedy shows prior to his work on Meet The Press? Because he was bloody good at it.
Haha hilarious. Colbert is my hero. If you think he bombed here then you probably think he bombed at Bush's White House Correspondent's dinner as well (one of the funniest things I've ever seen) and you clearly don't understand a word he's saying.
i sincerely enjoyed this interview. colbert is today's charlie chaplin but instead of poking fun at industrialism hes directing it towards republicans
The sad thing is that Colbert was invited to the White House Correspondent Dinner and those people did NOT appear to be in on the joke. Meaning that the leaders of our country, and those in the Bush administration that invited Colbert in the first place, couldn't figure out that Stephen Colbert was an act, but we believed that they could lead us victorious through 2 wars. Maybe the joke is on the American people.
@bobolob i think they knew it was an act and that speech more or less always is a roast poking fun at the president, but i guess they didn't think that colbert would pull out the really big guns and obliterate the administration. and i think colbert deserves recognition for this. he had the chance to directly address the representatives of the media and spoke his mind. And although his persona always is satirical it'soften too vague but at the dinner his message and stand were clear...
@Conversed I guess I can agree with that. But he really destroyed everyone that night. And Bush didn't look too happy, or maybe he didn't understand what was going on.
OK. Something tells me I've been kinda Tim-roll'd here. :) I'm not seeing a bomb. Maybe a certain Fan just wants lots of folks to see both these vids. Or I'm just being paranoid. Can't tell yet. Great stuff, though. :)
@ocerg1111 Way to speak so kindly of the dead. You're obviously not that bright if you believe Tim Russert didn't know Stephen Colbert is just a character. I pity your ignorance.
Yeah, the OP kinda self-parodied by not getting that the whole thing was done tongue-in-cheekly. They were both in on the joke, and it was a joint comedy routine. "ColbertFan2008", huh? Kinda sad you don't get it. :-|
One of the most talented comedians of our time. Thinking of something funny to say as a character is really reallly hard. Russert played along nicely too.
Also, Nixon was absolutely a very good president. There's a reason he would've been re-elected even if he hadn't tried to rig the election. Don't write him off as a politician because he made one bone-headed move.
Colbert and Russert masterfully conduct an interview while seeming serious. Apparently, confusing the idiot who posted this video. Neither bombed and they gave us a quality discussion.
Colbert and Russert masterfully conduct an interview while seeming serious. Apparently, confusing the idiot who posted this video. Neither bombed and they gave us a quality discussion.
Colbert did not bomb. Whoever posted this is a moron. Russert and Colbert played off each other very well. If you do not see how these two produced a wonderful interview together, you're probably a republican. Or an idiot. But I repeat myself...
Colbert did not bomb. Whoever posted this is a moron. Russert and Colbert played off each other very well. If you do not see how these two produced a wonderful interview together, you're probably a republican. Or an idiot. But I repeat myself...
He's a slippery fish. I wouldn't call this a bomb. I'd call this a Stephen making the best out of this interview where Tim Russert is trying very hard to be unfunny and professional. It can be hard to make the distinction between reality and his reality, and to determine if he makes that distinction, too. One of the great comedians of our time.
It occurs to me that Colbert finds it very difficult to try and speak without sarcasm, pretending or some subtext of a joke. Amazing. It reminds me of something Stewart said about needing to have the laughter. Now at least Stewart tried seriousness on Crossfire but if Carlson were savvy he would have asked "You are joking right?" when Stewart said "You are hurting us." Yes, Colbert bombed because he couldn't get Russert to laugh. Russert was the perfect antidote.
I dont see how hes bombing at all. I think colbert is not only a comedic genius, but a political one as well. He makse a mockery of obvious corrupt government we live under. Research 9/11 if you dont believe that.
In no way did he bomb...but he DEFINITELY got shook up and uncomfortable when Tim started spewing quotes from out of Colberts book, but then Colbert gained his composure after. Pretty uninteresting interview really, Colbert and O' Reilly on the otherhand was amazing
@Trex100 because ColbertFan2008 isan idiot and doesn't realize that Russert isplaying along. They both are, theyre both trying to make it look serious.
I don't think he bombed at all. "Meet the Press" is a tough crowd. I think they both walked the fine line of appearing serious at the same time as being satirical.
Actually Tim Russert did a job very well!! This is an interview he would give a normal Presidential Candidate!! He has the sense of humor to take "Stephen Colbert" seriously as a candidate!! :)
Again, he's following his "character". If you knew Stephen Colbert's "characters", he is just himself, the only difference is that Mr. Russert is forced by NBC to be a cold lifeless rock! This was very funny to me and Colbert was not at all "bombed"
Colbert was very reserved in this interview. Shows you how powerful the media is. I'm sure theirs a very good reason why he wasn't acting like his usual self..
1. He was in on the joke. There's a clip called Stephen Colbert Out of Character that shows him talking to Russert where they act friendly and discuss the Colbert character.
2. Once you're dead, your I.Q. declines. He will not be getting smarter.
Bombs?! That was sublime! Russert disappointed me in how humorless he was, Colbert never breaks character (ok, 1 chuckle). Thanks for posting, but dude, watch it again. *I am stoned*.
no come on! he is not on character! prove it to me!
meet the press doesn't go about interviewing "characters" like Ali G and Borat. Colbert is not playing as character Colbert! if russert laughs, it must be because he realizes colbert's sarcasm but they are not collaborating to create a comedic entertainment here.
to those who think russert is a good sport playing along, prove it. i think it's just plain denial of the obvious horrible outcome of a pretentious interviewer and smart interviewee.
@matthewpng He pulled out a Bert doll. Had be ever pulled out a Sesame Street character before? Grilled someone on name pronunciation? Acted like growing their hair long is a crime? Then there's the clip of them together, acting friendly, and talking about the Colbert character and the show writers.
yea this is kinda uncomfortable at the end. i liked how colbert was countering serious questions w/bullshit. like "my lawyer is telling me i cant say anymore" idk i liked it, kinda drunk tho
i don't see how russert is actually playing the satire? is it because i don't ever watch russert's show so it isn't as obvious to me, as compared to colbert's?
if there were both knowingly playing together, then it's a strange way for the interview to end, without smiles and "nice partnering, buddy!". and, colbert's not even playing as his "colbert report character" so it wouldn't make sense to say both people are just playing their typical TV roles.
If Colbert does bomb, it's because Russert would never let someone like Colber(silent t) get off easy in his own show. I know i just confused all the people who doesn't get Colbert, but if you don't get this, than you're probably the ones who watch Simpsons only to see Homer choke Bart.
colbertfan2008, i must agree with everyone else. do you need canned laughter to understand the humor here? they both are fantastic. but thanks for putting it out
Hmm I don't see what everyone else sees when talking about Tim Russert. Russert was enjoying Colbert's humor for most of the interview. Tim Russert always played things pretty straight, so no one should be suprised if Colbert lands a joke and Russert doesn't start slapping his knee. This hardly qualifies as a "bomb."
I see what happened here. Tim Russert has a system of making you feel like you are wrong before he asks his next question and he just keeps pressing them in a depressing tone, really lowers the mood and belittles the person being interviewed. Tim Russert is an asshole.
this is just proof of A) how stupid and gullible the fox news audience is/tom russert is and B) even Colbert's fans don't know what to believe, because he's so subtly simply Making Fun Of Politics.
He's just playing Colbert. I'm so surprised that so many people can't see that he's just making fun of the whole thing.
of course russert was in control of the interview, he is asking the questions. i thought stephen was very polite and let the russert guy attempt, and fail, to make him look like an idiot. i hope you are joking when you say stephen bombed, i really didnt see it that way
colbert did not bomb... his jokes and satire was wasted on russet because he has no sense of humor. if their was an audience there they'd be laughing their ass off... and his book is satirical and not to be taken litteraly, the interveiwer is a moron
-----Check out the colbert's full 2006 speech at the republic convention (or what ever convention that was)... Priceless - i cant believe they let him talk!
I think the interview lost its pizazz due to the fact that Colbert has very dry humor, and Russert has a very dry interview style. it would have worked if Russert had played along.
Tim Russet is a complete idiot. SATIRE, you half-wit jerk, SATIRE! I can't believe ignorant americans gave this moron a career, and I think it should be seen as an adiquite mirror for those sad few.
I don't think he bombed! I think he was smart, articulate, and funny! He wasn't as outrageous as he is on the Report, but this is Meet the Press... I thought he was completely engaging and appropriate!
Colbert deserves alot,the man had a horrible life and is now a Comedic genius and the people who dont get it are to retarded to even relise when hes not serious
if you wanna see his true story watch the 60 minutes interview the man is a Genuis
How did he bomb on this? He was being funny. He is a comedian. And look at the part where he tries to call him out on not knowing south carolina. Russert has one question prepared. and colbert replies knowing several other facts. Russert just made him self look pissed at the world
He did not bomb here, it's the same original satire you can see on his show, and in his book. It's just harder to see because it's Meet the Press, Russert (as Yan117mc1 said) Had a job to do, they couldnt just sit there and laugh, it was an interview.
I'm curious about what you define to be "slapstick" comedy. I'd say that in your typical season of the Colbert Report you can probably amount to about 5-10 minutes of borderline "slapstick" when he eats foul tasting substances just to get a reaction. 10 minutes out of 200 minutes of his hit show's airtime is hardly a dependence on slapstick. You watch meet the press. I'm sure you can respect an adult discussion and not just delete this comment like other childish youtubers.
Wow, I thought Russ was serious through this. He put on a good game face. I tip my hat to both of them.
I wish Colbert had been truly serious. He'd be better than Obama, in my eyes.
jakeh2034 6 months ago
Colbert I tip my hat to you my fellow mate!
Canada ALL-DAY EVERYDAY!
dame0117 6 months ago
Colbert is being so in character that some people can't see it!
JayPivot 6 months ago
Ha! His eyebrows....
saron488 7 months ago
guys....the person who posted this clip trolled you all before trolling was even mainstream.
Gafaton 7 months ago
you call yourself a colbert fan you definitely don't get what his doin here, he does things to make your narrow head to think... have you ever heard the word "why"? like why does he said such things, or why does he do such things? u figure it out on ur own since you call yourself a fan...
werapespammers 7 months ago
1:56-2:00 He drops character. You can hear his voice drop down.
TheLaTourious 8 months ago
Also, it's so sad to see Tim Russert. I miss him incredibly.
imabimbo66 8 months ago 2
Bombed? Just because the audience wasn't happy (an indication of how close to the truth Colbert comes), doesn't mean he wasn't brilliant. After watching the most recent WHCD, and the great response by the audience, it's clear this one was very repressed. Whatever. Every once in a while, when I need a good laugh, I watch this. Testicular fortitude!
imabimbo66 8 months ago
Absolutely brilliant on both their parts.
Glancing through the comments, an alarming number of people (including the original poster...) don't seem to realize that BOTH Russ and Colbert were having some fun here.
That really, really concerns me.
(RIP Russ)
ayslin218 9 months ago 19
@ayslin218 How would anyone not know Russ was kidding when he pulled out the Bert doll??? LOLOLOL!!!!
SirOttoVBismark 8 months ago
Change the name of this, he didn't bomb at all.
bcawley28 9 months ago 6
Hey, I talked to "many of Colbert's biggest fans" and we all agreed that we're not let down. The interview was awesome on both Colbert's and Russert's parts.
TheKingOfCarmel 9 months ago
I hate it when people don't get how brilliant Colbert is...
BonesRodriguez 9 months ago 3
ColBEAR is an troll! Do thye not get it?
dem0nthesis 9 months ago
Tim Russet got fooled. Colbert is brilliant
nikokiko47 9 months ago
@nikokiko47 No, Tim Russet played along and made it funnier.
lifehigh655 9 months ago
Ummmm didn't anyone tell Tim Russert that Colbert has been JOKING about being conservative all these years? wowzers
kbmanatee 9 months ago 2
colbertfan2008 bombs on youtube - .....
DaddyCalls 9 months ago
He didn't bomb at all. If you think he did, you didn't get it.
LeoBraven 10 months ago 5
the interviewer: but you just said you're a Nixonian "
Colbert: "Again, If you say so. I don't even listen to what I say"
interviewer rests on his reputation so much, he'd be shocked to learn the true meaning of the word "objective". with all do-respect.
bljjah 10 months ago
he's healthy provocator.
bljjah 10 months ago
lol. colbert is manipulating the interviewer so much, that he cant keep up. lol.
kenyanidiot 10 months ago 2
I don't think he bombed at all - he had control.
midnightroamer 10 months ago
The title for the video is brilliant, it will drag in many a neo-con'voluted mind for a light youtube style debunking.
pvtdangles 10 months ago
I'd say that if you think colbert bombed then you need your humor spoonfed to you
avidmoviefan 11 months ago 4
bobbyschu eluded to a tongue in cheek question I wanted to ask as an Aussie who's knowledge of the late Mr Russert''s work is rather limited. Did he ever play the straightman on sketch comedy shows prior to his work on Meet The Press? Because he was bloody good at it.
Doccaau 11 months ago
Fucking awesome I love colbert!!!!
DJxSGGxNeo 11 months ago
This is bombing? He was awsome. Russert was even better. Its hard to play staightman in a skit...............and thats what this was, a skit.
bobbyschu 11 months ago 2
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6dotdotdot 1 year ago
I don't understand, Bombed. You Kidder.
6dotdotdot 1 year ago
What did Russert say after Colbert asked him if he could ask for money in his show, at the end?
klasomentas 1 year ago
@klasomentas "do you have an 800 number you want us to give out?"
"i have a website?"
"i'm not going to do that"
Badgered 10 months ago
@Badgered thanks.
klasomentas 10 months ago
I thought he did great.
Funny man.
alZiiHardstylez 1 year ago
Wow - I love Colbert and think he's witty and very funny - but this whole thing was a little childish for me to watch.
ZalmarMarkee 1 year ago
Haha hilarious. Colbert is my hero. If you think he bombed here then you probably think he bombed at Bush's White House Correspondent's dinner as well (one of the funniest things I've ever seen) and you clearly don't understand a word he's saying.
zacwolfe 1 year ago
So what? Colbert is still smart and sexy...two things I like in a man :)
BettinaBalser 1 year ago
Colbert played you guys like a cello
agreen182 1 year ago 51
i sincerely enjoyed this interview. colbert is today's charlie chaplin but instead of poking fun at industrialism hes directing it towards republicans
ThatsaCryinShame 1 year ago
Lol, there seems to be a lot of trolls on here trying to trick people into thinking this was real....
for all those retarded that got trolled, here's your vaccine, enjoy
/watch?v=DNvJZCFpdp8
baihbalm 1 year ago
Channel owner is wrong. Your jus butthurt cause Russert controlled the pace of the interview.
This is hilarious!
tehKap0w 1 year ago
not a bomb at all
Mr123robert999 1 year ago
The sad thing is that Colbert was invited to the White House Correspondent Dinner and those people did NOT appear to be in on the joke. Meaning that the leaders of our country, and those in the Bush administration that invited Colbert in the first place, couldn't figure out that Stephen Colbert was an act, but we believed that they could lead us victorious through 2 wars. Maybe the joke is on the American people.
bobolob 1 year ago 3
@bobolob i think they knew it was an act and that speech more or less always is a roast poking fun at the president, but i guess they didn't think that colbert would pull out the really big guns and obliterate the administration. and i think colbert deserves recognition for this. he had the chance to directly address the representatives of the media and spoke his mind. And although his persona always is satirical it'soften too vague but at the dinner his message and stand were clear...
Conversed 1 year ago
@Conversed I guess I can agree with that. But he really destroyed everyone that night. And Bush didn't look too happy, or maybe he didn't understand what was going on.
bobolob 1 year ago
Props to Russert for his RL troll of a lot of people.
ronrutherford 1 year ago
again, brilliant work
jrock19812010 1 year ago
this was definitely not a bomb. colbert was obviously playing in character at moments. this was set up and rehearsed.
giggidi15 1 year ago 2
What's great is that a lot of posters seem to think Russert wasn't in on it. He was. He played his role PERFECTLY (as did Colbert).
Great job.
OMEGA919 1 year ago 2
OK. Something tells me I've been kinda Tim-roll'd here. :) I'm not seeing a bomb. Maybe a certain Fan just wants lots of folks to see both these vids. Or I'm just being paranoid. Can't tell yet. Great stuff, though. :)
ytcomposer 1 year ago 3
lol he didnt bomb, he ran this jerk around in circles lol. good job, stephen
ocerg1111 1 year ago
@ocerg1111 Wrong. Correct that he didn't bomb. But he wasn't running anyone around in circles. They were both in on the joke.
davenuge 1 year ago 3
@ocerg1111 Way to speak so kindly of the dead. You're obviously not that bright if you believe Tim Russert didn't know Stephen Colbert is just a character. I pity your ignorance.
bobolob 1 year ago
This was Perfect he had no intentions of winning any elections, he intended to parody the conservative politicians in their home.
bunkmasterflex 1 year ago 3
I guess if there isn't an audience laughing at Colbert's jokes, ColbertFan2008 doesn't know when to laugh.
joncollie1 1 year ago 4
@joncollie1 hes diehard fan tbh.. you could consider the title satire.
EziixPked 1 year ago
wheres the bomb?
mccarthy155 1 year ago
Yeah, the OP kinda self-parodied by not getting that the whole thing was done tongue-in-cheekly. They were both in on the joke, and it was a joint comedy routine. "ColbertFan2008", huh? Kinda sad you don't get it. :-|
mcgeesorg 1 year ago
One of the most talented comedians of our time. Thinking of something funny to say as a character is really reallly hard. Russert played along nicely too.
sweeperstore 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
colbert never bombs,,,
thehightech 1 year ago
This has been flagged as spam show
colbert never bombs
thehightech 1 year ago
colbert never bombs
thehightech 1 year ago
If you think he bombed, you're crazy.
Also, Nixon was absolutely a very good president. There's a reason he would've been re-elected even if he hadn't tried to rig the election. Don't write him off as a politician because he made one bone-headed move.
Ragnarok6688 1 year ago
This is total satire. Anyone who thinks this is a bomb is an idiot, he's only human after all... not a god. Get over yourselves.
IridiumDragon 1 year ago
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Colbert and Russert masterfully conduct an interview while seeming serious. Apparently, confusing the idiot who posted this video. Neither bombed and they gave us a quality discussion.
mastermuffin04 1 year ago
Colbert and Russert masterfully conduct an interview while seeming serious. Apparently, confusing the idiot who posted this video. Neither bombed and they gave us a quality discussion.
mastermuffin04 1 year ago 2
Colbert did not bomb. Whoever posted this is a moron. Russert and Colbert played off each other very well. If you do not see how these two produced a wonderful interview together, you're probably a republican. Or an idiot. But I repeat myself...
mastermuffin04 1 year ago 2
Colbert did not bomb. Whoever posted this is a moron. Russert and Colbert played off each other very well. If you do not see how these two produced a wonderful interview together, you're probably a republican. Or an idiot. But I repeat myself...
mastermuffin04 1 year ago
He's a slippery fish. I wouldn't call this a bomb. I'd call this a Stephen making the best out of this interview where Tim Russert is trying very hard to be unfunny and professional. It can be hard to make the distinction between reality and his reality, and to determine if he makes that distinction, too. One of the great comedians of our time.
GrumpyCameron 1 year ago 3
I dont even listen to what I say!!!!!
unopinionated 1 year ago
It occurs to me that Colbert finds it very difficult to try and speak without sarcasm, pretending or some subtext of a joke. Amazing. It reminds me of something Stewart said about needing to have the laughter. Now at least Stewart tried seriousness on Crossfire but if Carlson were savvy he would have asked "You are joking right?" when Stewart said "You are hurting us." Yes, Colbert bombed because he couldn't get Russert to laugh. Russert was the perfect antidote.
mattlewis66 1 year ago
"I don't even listen to what I say."
Inediblehulk 1 year ago 2
I dont see how hes bombing at all. I think colbert is not only a comedic genius, but a political one as well. He makse a mockery of obvious corrupt government we live under. Research 9/11 if you dont believe that.
doonymacc 1 year ago
In no way did he bomb...but he DEFINITELY got shook up and uncomfortable when Tim started spewing quotes from out of Colberts book, but then Colbert gained his composure after. Pretty uninteresting interview really, Colbert and O' Reilly on the otherhand was amazing
roidz17 1 year ago
classic...hilarity!!
sdoggie 1 year ago
'again, if you say so, i dont even listen to what i say' hilarious
TheyCallMeNewb 1 year ago
Dear ColbertFan2008. WHat a stupid title you gave this video. Colbert was brilliant here.
Trex100 1 year ago 3
@Trex100 because ColbertFan2008 isan idiot and doesn't realize that Russert isplaying along. They both are, theyre both trying to make it look serious.
MunisAwesome 1 year ago
lol i watch my show to get a pulse for the nation!! I like Grey's Anatomy, thats a pretty good show:P
alannahkiwi 1 year ago
just because there isnt a studio audience laughing at everything doesnt make it not funny..
vennndetta 1 year ago
Funny as hell....Can't stop laughing I'm still trying to figure how he bombed...
SchwartzMerlot 1 year ago
he didn't bomb. change the description you fuck
crzybaby374 1 year ago 5
Colbert doesn't bomb
djende79 1 year ago 2
He didn't bomb.
webgeek6 1 year ago
@ColbertFan2008
You're a dumbass.
elysium735 1 year ago 2
I dont care what anyone thinks this is funny shit
robochibi 1 year ago
Russert tries to hardball Colbert, but he never backs down..funny stuff.
jonesaljones 1 year ago
I thought that was hilarious. And you could tell Mr. Russert was trying not to laugh at many points himself.
wyldan01 1 year ago
I've to assume this title is to attract more viewers. All throughout the whole interview Colbert was his usual sarcastically funny self.
kapiljain 1 year ago
not even close to bomb...
jcf005 1 year ago
i dont understand how he "bombed"??? I think this video needs a new title.
whitespruce26 1 year ago
Oh Snap!!
"If I Can Do It - So Can YOU!" ~S. Colbert
Nicklas07 1 year ago
They both did a great job. I loved the serious interrogation and Colbert's serious replies. It was golden.
Nigrescence 1 year ago
can you say "straight man?" Most of that intereaction, if not all of it, was clearly scripted.
Priapus00 1 year ago
Wait, where was the "Slapstick" humor? I didn't think he bombed it at all...
boyofdestiny1123 1 year ago 50
I don't think he bombed at all. "Meet the Press" is a tough crowd. I think they both walked the fine line of appearing serious at the same time as being satirical.
mikeywizo 1 year ago 4
Both played their parts well.
Russert doesn't usually bring dolls into interviews and question name pronunciation. (part 1)
Kraezymann 1 year ago 3
Actually Tim Russert did a job very well!! This is an interview he would give a normal Presidential Candidate!! He has the sense of humor to take "Stephen Colbert" seriously as a candidate!! :)
lebaneseameer 1 year ago
This was well played.
godemp 1 year ago
Again, he's following his "character". If you knew Stephen Colbert's "characters", he is just himself, the only difference is that Mr. Russert is forced by NBC to be a cold lifeless rock! This was very funny to me and Colbert was not at all "bombed"
Robertmk1595 1 year ago 5
Colbert was very reserved in this interview. Shows you how powerful the media is. I'm sure theirs a very good reason why he wasn't acting like his usual self..
johnnnyboi123 1 year ago
they're both being sarcastic. calm down folks.
aSadPanda11 1 year ago
Tim Russert needs to gain a fcking IQ.
steelersman42 1 year ago
umm... tim russert was playing along. It parodies a bill o reilly/ colbert interview
patchesxc1 1 year ago
@steelersman42
1. He was in on the joke. There's a clip called Stephen Colbert Out of Character that shows him talking to Russert where they act friendly and discuss the Colbert character.
2. Once you're dead, your I.Q. declines. He will not be getting smarter.
chellegame 1 year ago
I'm from the UK and I don't know this show. I'm wondering if the interviewer is playing it straight but really knows Colbert is sending him up.
It is very clever and funny satire.
glamfakir 1 year ago
Of course he is!
postorm 1 year ago
meet the press can burn in hell , he will never be better then colbert
joshmasterr 1 year ago
Definitely a satirical attempt at being humorous without losing monetary forward gains.
krrrruptidsoless 1 year ago
Bombs?! That was sublime! Russert disappointed me in how humorless he was, Colbert never breaks character (ok, 1 chuckle). Thanks for posting, but dude, watch it again. *I am stoned*.
5winston 1 year ago 3
He is more in character in Part 1, & more out of character in Part 2.
LilRobBoiii 2 years ago
@LilRobBoiii or Nixonoid.
taytaysurbaby 1 year ago
i prefer Nixon - ish. priceless.
nburnham2 2 years ago
@nburnham2 or Nixonoid!
taytaysurbaby 1 year ago
no come on! he is not on character! prove it to me!
meet the press doesn't go about interviewing "characters" like Ali G and Borat. Colbert is not playing as character Colbert! if russert laughs, it must be because he realizes colbert's sarcasm but they are not collaborating to create a comedic entertainment here.
to those who think russert is a good sport playing along, prove it. i think it's just plain denial of the obvious horrible outcome of a pretentious interviewer and smart interviewee.
matthewpng 2 years ago
@matthewpng He pulled out a Bert doll. Had be ever pulled out a Sesame Street character before? Grilled someone on name pronunciation? Acted like growing their hair long is a crime? Then there's the clip of them together, acting friendly, and talking about the Colbert character and the show writers.
chellegame 1 year ago
yea this is kinda uncomfortable at the end. i liked how colbert was countering serious questions w/bullshit. like "my lawyer is telling me i cant say anymore" idk i liked it, kinda drunk tho
sbrogden8081 2 years ago
i don't see how russert is actually playing the satire? is it because i don't ever watch russert's show so it isn't as obvious to me, as compared to colbert's?
if there were both knowingly playing together, then it's a strange way for the interview to end, without smiles and "nice partnering, buddy!". and, colbert's not even playing as his "colbert report character" so it wouldn't make sense to say both people are just playing their typical TV roles.
matthewpng 2 years ago
If Colbert does bomb, it's because Russert would never let someone like Colber(silent t) get off easy in his own show. I know i just confused all the people who doesn't get Colbert, but if you don't get this, than you're probably the ones who watch Simpsons only to see Homer choke Bart.
concerto404 2 years ago
@concerto404 Nice!
trogdor7 2 years ago
God bless/God rest Colbert/Russert.
MuscleBound46 2 years ago
... eh... Russert laughed a few times he's in on it.
LovelesEntertainment 2 years ago
"If I can do it. So can you." haha.
CdnStargazer 2 years ago
XD This crap is hillarious!
Can I ask for money from your people? ...I have a website...
XDXDXDXD
evilnomad111 2 years ago 2
Why can't people just realize they are both in character and are joking with each other the entire time! Lol
evlmnkybtr 2 years ago 6
@evlmnkybtr here it's difficult!! I realized that they were playing after 5 mins. the first few scared the crap out of me!!!
aimlesfez 2 years ago
It's all good, people seem to lose their sense of humor when politics are involved, though.
evlmnkybtr 2 years ago 2
i think russert and colbert were just over estimating americas capacity for humor
this may have been a little advanced for most people
thatguy1098 2 years ago 3
He didn't bomb at all, idiot.
IHATEYOUDICKHOLES 2 years ago 9
russert is in on it. they are both in on it. you realize colbert is playing his character and russert is playing along.
obscuregardener 2 years ago 67
its easier to see in part 1 but russert is fighting the urge to laugh the whole time. effin hilarious
nomaddiver13 2 years ago 2
@obscuregardener Yeah you can defiantly see it.
Metalstr8jacket 1 year ago
colbertfan2008, i must agree with everyone else. do you need canned laughter to understand the humor here? they both are fantastic. but thanks for putting it out
erin75 2 years ago 3
If that is Colbert bombing his fans have a pretty high threshhold. He's hilarious throughtout.
oliverchs 2 years ago
yea i dont think russert understands what satire is
neilkulp 2 years ago
Russert was a brilliant man and he was playing along for the comedy
cselph 2 years ago 3
Hmm I don't see what everyone else sees when talking about Tim Russert. Russert was enjoying Colbert's humor for most of the interview. Tim Russert always played things pretty straight, so no one should be suprised if Colbert lands a joke and Russert doesn't start slapping his knee. This hardly qualifies as a "bomb."
pret0n 2 years ago 67
@pret0n i like it how in the beginning of the interview Colbert was himself and then he switched >>>> love that guy
jennalos 1 year ago
I see what happened here. Tim Russert has a system of making you feel like you are wrong before he asks his next question and he just keeps pressing them in a depressing tone, really lowers the mood and belittles the person being interviewed. Tim Russert is an asshole.
WunderDoob 2 years ago
The only bombing that happened here was Tim Russert refusing to give out Colberts website. I feel sorry for people that can't see the humur in this.
skycastlefish 2 years ago
haha at 2:00 he nearly laughs, fuckin hilarious!!!!!
bobpower 2 years ago
russert wasnt either u idiot lol
lyycurgus 2 years ago 3
Tim Russert is playing the serious part!
the key word people (PLAYING)
this is halarious!
westjuan 2 years ago 4
tim knows, stephen knows. It's funny.
elizabethe00 2 years ago 3
this is just proof of A) how stupid and gullible the fox news audience is/tom russert is and B) even Colbert's fans don't know what to believe, because he's so subtly simply Making Fun Of Politics.
He's just playing Colbert. I'm so surprised that so many people can't see that he's just making fun of the whole thing.
songcycle 2 years ago
of course russert was in control of the interview, he is asking the questions. i thought stephen was very polite and let the russert guy attempt, and fail, to make him look like an idiot. i hope you are joking when you say stephen bombed, i really didnt see it that way
poopaloop754321 2 years ago
Poor Russert......
If he was in on the joke, he played it off with a great show.
LONG LIVE COLBERT!!!!!
mustavios 2 years ago
BOMBS? He is on meet the Press getting Russert to Play straight man for him. Very tongue-in-cheek.
tina7ron 2 years ago 4
colbert did not bomb... his jokes and satire was wasted on russet because he has no sense of humor. if their was an audience there they'd be laughing their ass off... and his book is satirical and not to be taken litteraly, the interveiwer is a moron
-----Check out the colbert's full 2006 speech at the republic convention (or what ever convention that was)... Priceless - i cant believe they let him talk!
sybar777 2 years ago
I think the interview lost its pizazz due to the fact that Colbert has very dry humor, and Russert has a very dry interview style. it would have worked if Russert had played along.
Darksabre812 2 years ago
and he didnt get on the ballot? right.
dddproject 2 years ago
Tim Russet is a complete idiot. SATIRE, you half-wit jerk, SATIRE! I can't believe ignorant americans gave this moron a career, and I think it should be seen as an adiquite mirror for those sad few.
Dainathian 2 years ago
I amamazed at how many people just don't get this. THIS IS SATIRE. Both Colbert and Russert are in on the joke. Wake up folks!
marKism69 2 years ago 7
How did he bomb? It was perfect. Memories of some politically charged Andy Kaufman.
Showmeyourtitties 2 years ago 3
Bombs?
It was awesome.
It's hard to believe he can ad lib like that... quite impressive. (assuming it was ad libed of course)
RobDegraves 2 years ago
Colbert was both brilliant and hilarious in this...far from bombing!
tnoabbaont 2 years ago 3
wow...what a moron. Colbert was brilliant in this, but Russert was a tool. Who reads Colbert's book as a serious campaign work?
tnoabbaont 2 years ago
Stephen Colbert is an awesome, very thoughtful and incredably funny.
He certianly did not bomb.
vandexter101 2 years ago
Russert had to be on this
haleyymarie 2 years ago
I agree with you, Russert has always known when to just kick back and enjoy himself and Colbert gave him that chance
Lumadil 2 years ago
I don't think he bombed! I think he was smart, articulate, and funny! He wasn't as outrageous as he is on the Report, but this is Meet the Press... I thought he was completely engaging and appropriate!
danni1179 2 years ago 2
Bombed? This was funny as hell!!! Stephen Colbert is just brilliant...absolutely brilliant!
annielfc 2 years ago
This is all staged. Tim russert was not this stupid. It was in good fun.
bcbenp44 2 years ago
he didnt bomb this
GuitarTeacherACDC 2 years ago 2
I love Stephen Cobert!
CaroIiney27 2 years ago 2
Colbert deserves alot,the man had a horrible life and is now a Comedic genius and the people who dont get it are to retarded to even relise when hes not serious
if you wanna see his true story watch the 60 minutes interview the man is a Genuis
Koptfoeva 2 years ago 2
Haha what.. Nowhere near a bomb...
MrHob0 2 years ago
didn't bomb at all he never broke his act obviously he ultra conservative character is just that and his stayed in it great job
jnewbs51 2 years ago
He didn't bomb at all. He's as funny as usual and he made just as many points as usual.
Fragglestickcar666 2 years ago 2
I agree that I nearly peed myself listening to Colbert (as always)
I just wish he woulds have won in South Carolina (It would have been amazing) and that they'd named the space shuttle after him
zBlackKnight789z 2 years ago
wow
EscuchelaLaCiudad 2 years ago
How did he bomb on this? He was being funny. He is a comedian. And look at the part where he tries to call him out on not knowing south carolina. Russert has one question prepared. and colbert replies knowing several other facts. Russert just made him self look pissed at the world
sobolesk 2 years ago 2
slapstick implies base, physical comedy. Poster, you make no sense.
GenerationPoof 2 years ago 3
He did not bomb here, it's the same original satire you can see on his show, and in his book. It's just harder to see because it's Meet the Press, Russert (as Yan117mc1 said) Had a job to do, they couldnt just sit there and laugh, it was an interview.
xspilix 2 years ago
great interview on both parts. russert and colbert worked together beautifully. hilarious.
marigold67 2 years ago 5
I'm curious about what you define to be "slapstick" comedy. I'd say that in your typical season of the Colbert Report you can probably amount to about 5-10 minutes of borderline "slapstick" when he eats foul tasting substances just to get a reaction. 10 minutes out of 200 minutes of his hit show's airtime is hardly a dependence on slapstick. You watch meet the press. I'm sure you can respect an adult discussion and not just delete this comment like other childish youtubers.
tvwilleatyou 2 years ago