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Comment on May 20, 2013 — David Sassoon by lockhart43

lockhart43 — Tue, 21 May 2013 13:22:42 +0000

The triumphant return of Trevor Potter! I never thought I’d be so excited to see a campaign finance and election lawyer, but here we are. I just love that he agreed to be introduced in the Mazda Scandal Booth. Like Ann said, he is a grand scale it-getter for sure. The way they walked you through that first segment, from talking about the scandals to focusing on the IRS to bringing it back and showing you that the true purpose of it was that it was all about Stephen was brilliant. I am fascinated with how good Stephen and the writers are at taking a story and making it all about him (and making it plausible). Just wonderful.

I’m pretty happy that David Sassoon was the guest, because I live in Michigan, and I don’t remember hearing about the oil spill in Kalamazoo. I mean, there’s a very good chance I heard about it when it happened, but I have heard nothing since, especially from local news sources. Which is pretty sad.

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Comment on May 20, 2013 — David Sassoon by Ann G

Ann G — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:51:55 +0000

Stephen taking on the IRS takes cojones grandes. Holy cow. But I have to say that the best part of that was watching him read the new name of his organization from the document he signed. Hilarious. And once again, kudos to Trevor Potter for enabling Stephen’s scheme. Trevor is an it-getter on a grand scale.

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Comment on May 20, 2013 — David Sassoon by Karenatasha

Karenatasha — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:34:45 +0000

One more thing: I had thought he would address Oklahoma, but I suspect news of what happened there came to late even for him. (I knew Jon wouldn’t be able to today.) Given how good both Jon and Stephen are, I expect they will mention it on tomorrow’s shows.

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Comment on May 20, 2013 — David Sassoon by Erika

Erika — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:46:08 +0000

@Erika: i’m so tired….”threw” me off not “through”. (go to bed Erika)

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Comment on May 20, 2013 — David Sassoon by Erika

Erika — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:36:27 +0000

Hi! It’s the first time I’ve been able to watch an episode at first airing in ages! I have cable and internet back for a little while at least (but still no TCM darn it), so I am going to try and take advantage of it while I can. I have to say that the Mazda advertising threw me off the comedy a bit at first, but at least they made up for it at the end with yet another crazy adventure to look forward to. Anytime Trevor Potter shows up I know something really great is about to happen! This is the best possible way Stephen could have dealt with this IRS scandal.

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Comment on May 20, 2013 — David Sassoon by Karenatasha

Karenatasha — Tue, 21 May 2013 04:06:46 +0000

I have only two words: TREVOR POTTER! Well, actually, truth be told, I have way more than two words, except right now I’m stunned into silence by Stephen’s audacity. He really, really is willing to take his “real-life improv” as far as it can go.

I’m on pins and needles anticipating what the IRS will do. Mr. Colbert…you blow me away.

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Comment on Stephen Colbert Interviewed by NBC 29 – Charlottesville by llama

llama — Tue, 21 May 2013 01:32:37 +0000

We are seeing more and more interviews with Stephen out of character and it’s nice. It’s almost to the point where I’m getting annoyed when media people say, “Stephen Colbert in the rare out-of-character interview.” I just think, yeah, you don’t really know Stephen that well because the rare out-of-character interview isn’t so rare anymore. I think the ex-intern did a good job. Stephen takes ‘em in, trains ‘em and releases them out into the world, and boom! They do well!

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Comment on Stephen Colbert Live Webcast of his Valedictorian Speech at The University of Virginia [UPDATE] by CN Helper

CN Helper — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:08:12 +0000

I thought the whole speech was a nice tribute to Evie, who looked radiantly happy and beautiful throughout the event. In some ways this graduation speech was more heartfelt than when Stephen spoke at his own University, Northwestern (although that was good’un as well.) We are all Evie fans here too.

I also liked how the students were playful with Stephen, that one young man doing the “thank you”s really body slammed SC with the Jon Stewart joke, it was great. It seems like these days Stephen is less intimidating than he used to be – when he was the Man Who Dared Roast the President. Mercilessly teasing Stephen seems to be a fun thing to do, when done tastefully and in good humor.

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Comment on Stephen Colbert Live Webcast of his Valedictorian Speech at The University of Virginia [UPDATE] by Karenatasha

Karenatasha — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:52:40 +0000

@StephenSmile64:
I believe that the term he used was “fish or cut bait!”

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Comment on Stephen Colbert Interviewed by NBC 29 – Charlottesville by CN Helper

CN Helper — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:48:14 +0000

There were a lot of things that were in here that we have not heard before, so, thank you yet-to-named former intern of Stephen’s! Also thought it was awesome that someone acknowledged how hard SC has worked to get to where he is today. No free rides, to be sure. I liked what he said about clinging to people who share your professional aspirations as a means to success. (I am sure he was referring especially to Amy & Paul.)

I am so happy to see Stephen getting out there more with these public appearances and interviews. He is a rare combination of astute and wise, and always has something illuminating to say. And as we are all curious about the ‘real’ Stephen, it makes for even a bigger win.

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