October 23, 2012 — John Grisham
EPISODE NUMBER: 9014 (October 23, 2012)
GUESTS: John Grisham
SEGMENTS: Stephen Colbert’s 2012 Debate Coverage | Illusive, Mysterious Voters | Lance Armstrong’s Doping Scandal | Sign off — Manischewitz
SUIT REPORT: Black suit | Pale blue shirt | Navy striped tie
VIDEOS: Tuesday, October 23, 2012
I am not sure if Stephen has been waiting 7 years to do his “Nell” impression, but he got his chance and it will make you giggle a little too much, at least if you are me. Now I know I am definitely voting for Barack-abaman-ney. (Like-a-lay.)
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Stephen Colbert’s 2012 Debate Coverage
- The President did nothing to stop the march of time.
“I was playing a drinking game last night, where I took a shot of Manischewitz every time someone said “Israel,” and by the end of the debate I was totally diabetic.”
- I’m still pretty far, away, the “mentos-and-coke” stage, but still.
- FDR never bowed for foreign leaders! He never stood for them.
- Yes, Romney’s face totally kicked Obama’s face’s ass.
- And he achieved “plausible.” Millions of Americans looked at Romney and said, “he looks like he could sit in an oval room.”
Illusive, Mysterious Voters
“And as we know from history, the rules clearly dictate, that in the even of a tie, our next president will be George W. Bush. We miss you sir, we miss you. “
“The illusive, undecided voter. I wonder what he is thinking. …or if. ” “The electoral kitchen is closing in 2 weeks, and they still can’t decide if they want the black and white cookie, or the decaf wheat thin.”
They’re elusive! But we know that they’re out there. These campaigns have spent billions of dollars trying to capture them with lawn signs, TV ads, radio spots, internet banners, robo calls, and for some lucky Ohio voters, an amorous David Axelrod with a rose in his teeth.
- Stephen: Now Nell, you are a feral, backwoods woman who knows nothing nothing of either of these candidates, or, for that matter, human society. Which way are you leaning?
- Nell: I like-a Rom-a-nay!! Mitt Rom-a-nay!!!
- Stephen: Okay, so you are leaning Romney at this point, what is it about his message - and again, what is it about him that appeals to you?
- Nell: Obarma. Baracka Obarma.
- SC: Did you say Obama? Are you ready for four more years?
- Nell: I’m like-a-lay. Like-a-laayyyyy.
- SC: I’m aware of that, you are a likely voter. We’ve established that much. But which candidate are you likely to vote for?
- Nell: Santor-um.
- SC: Santorum is not in the race anymore!! Just make up your mind. C’mon! Is it Romney or Obama?
- Nell: Roma bama nay! Roma bama barama nay!
- SC: We’ll be right back.
Lance Armstrong’s Doping Scandal
more to come
Interview
Sign Off — Manischewitz
Wow! That girl named Ira (btw: That’s my favorite Johnny Cash song ever!) really killed this site yesterday. Hopefully, you will get more love for this episode guide, CN.
Thanks for the photo of the Romney-Colbert stare-a-thon. *Trademarked* I love when Stephen tries to out vapid gaze Willard. Sorry Stephen. You’ll never win that one! I also enjoyed Stephen’s pointing out all the mention of Israel by both candidates (There wasn’t one mention of the Palestinians.) and making it a drinking game. Wish I had thought of that!
“The president did nothing to stop the march of time!” Ha! I had forgotten that one. Thanks again, CN!
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Thanks, Mr. A. We appreciate you. It is a great idea to discuss issues affecting Israel while completely neglecting to mention the Palestinians - it has worked so well in the past
I think susan was saying in a BkAG post most recently that she appreciates that we can have dissenting points of view on this forum. That’s very true. It is not meant to be a sugar coated version of TCR events. I try to stay positive (lots of exclamation marks!!!) because I enjoy being the TCR cheerleader. People are free to say what they like, so long as it is on topic and respectful. Trolls have already learned to keep away from us, we have no time for their tomfoolishness.
However, it is hurtful when people don’t comment, if only you consider that we are doing this as a service to the fanbase, the community. We are not paid, we do this with what time we have to spare. I am not an aspring comedy writer, or actor, or anything like that. I’ve got my own gig. Just a comedy nerd
By just saying “hey” in the ep guides you let us know that you reading and appreciating, and it helps us to keep the posts pumping out. It is how the ep guide sausage is made. This is just my personal view, not the site’s.
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Hi, there. Sorry that the lack of comments has you down, CN. I think it’s really because Stephen has been doing so much else lately that the focus has been on the “special” things. Everyone-remember you love the show! I am sure when things settle down, and TCR is the main event, people will return to commenting.
Poor Stephen! He really downed that Manischewitz. Ugh. Ugh. Ugh. I can’t tell you how grateful I am for the good Kosher wines that now exist. Wines that taste like . . . well, WINE. I thought the drinking game was hysterical though. But what can you say? Florida pandering?
In general, these debates end up giving us a nuanced discussion on absolutely nothing. We get zingers and fearful, timid commentary. And, in the case of climate change and other important issues, something we get zip, zilch, zero. When the only one to mention Brazil-now becoming a huge economic and political global leader-is John Oliver, something is seriously wrong. Yes, Romney mentioned Latin America, but as usual with absolutely no specifics. You really wouldn’t imagine that half the world’s countries exist. However, they certainly have brought out the best in Jon and Stephen, so that’s at least something.
On a different topic, I thought John Grisham was absolutely enjoyable. What fun he was.
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@karenatasha I have never had Manischewitz so I can not share your abhorrence of it; I imagined Stephen was glugging away because he so soundedly dismissed (and dissed) it with Cory Booker
Probably doing some post New Year extra-atonement for dissing a Hebrew staple? I dunno, I’m Catholic, we drink wine, we don’t make it. (unless there is a Vatican brand leaving me unawares.)
I hope we see a return to the show comments once all the hulabaloo calms down, but again, this is not for me to decide. I will keep doing my best to bring the hottest and hardest of ep goodness.
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@CN Helper
And you do, you DO! Lots of, and the best of, ep goodness.
Oh, you don’t have to atone for dissing Manischewitz! In fact, I’m pretty sure it’s a blessing because God’s really pissed at how the company ruined the perfectly good grapes (s)he gave us. Basically, for a good, long time it was the only Kosher wine available and had to be drunk at Passover. (The holiday requires the participants to down many glasses during the course of dinner.) Now, good companies have made fine, perfectly delicious wine. And there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be. All it takes to make it Kosher is a rabbi’s blessing-nothing that should ruin the flavor. Manischewitz is kind of like sickly-sweet grape juice, but not as good.
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Another strong show. I really enjoyed John Grisham - he seemed very down to earth for such a successful author.
CH Helper - I definitely appreciate all the work you put in. There are so many special promotional events going on this past month that I suspect some of us have gotten a little behind in watching the actual episodes. In my case, this has been compounded by having to get up at 6 a.m. for a new job. So I can’t stay up till midnight, and am watching the shows the next day on my computer instead. Unfortunately, my laptop has been freezing up a lot lately, especially when I play videos …Grrrrr.
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@Caroline Thanks. I hate when comps don’t work the way you want them to!
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