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Despite the ongoing writers strike, both Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert have announced plans to return to the air.

The funny men will resume production on their Comedy Central shows January 7th without any scribes, though.

Unlike the other returning talk show hosts, however, the Daily Show and the Colbert Report are heavily scripted.

Both programs will likely have to rely on much more interview segments, but booking guests may prove difficult.

Both Colbert and Stewart are Writers Guild members.

It should be very very interesting to see how their shows fare without writers!

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    1. kjhghju says – reply to this


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      wow

    2. squirrzel says – reply to this


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      SQUIRRELNUTSOUP!

    3. minna says – reply to this


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      Yeah…erm..I don't think that's gonna work…

    4. hello says – reply to this


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      Well well well!

    5. Kristy says – reply to this


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      First?

    6. lala says – reply to this


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      who cares i hate that show

    7. minna says – reply to this


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      The Fantastic Duo of Arrogant Fags
      Hope it goes well

    8. jer says – reply to this


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      first

    9. melissa says – reply to this


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      1

    10. Lauren says – reply to this


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      Who cares? They're funny without their writers.

    11. slammer says – reply to this


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      These will probably be their last shows!!

    12. dave says – reply to this


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      first!!

    13. fookyu says – reply to this


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      who the fuck cares?

    14. ruffmama says – reply to this


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      they will be fine

    15. Yasmin says – reply to this


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      It will be interesting to see how their shows are. The Ellen Degeneres Show sucks now that the writers are gone. Too much stupid filler. I love Ellen, but she can't do her show without her writers.

    16. stuff it says – reply to this


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      JUST LIKE A JEW TO GO BEHIND THE BACKS OF THE WRITERS THEY ONCE SUPPORTED BECAUSE THEY LOVE A DOLLAR TOO MUCH TO GO ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT WORKING. JEWS ARE KILLING THE PLANET.

    17. jeff says – reply to this


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      Old news fatty. I already read this on www.tvgasm.com Stick to what your good at, being FAT, not reporting on TV.

    18. Julie says – reply to this


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      Scabs

    19. simon sez says – reply to this


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      Colbert and Stewart are not fools.
      They've sat around and realized, along with the rest of us in Hollywood who haven't been drinking the Kool Aid, that the blind are leading the blind over at WGA HQ.
      Like Letterman, Conan, Leno and Ferguson before them, they're sending the message to the WGA that they're not buying into this strike any longer.

      Look at it this way–
      WGA was led into this strike by strike happy fools who had NO STRATEGY whatsoever. Are the issues real? Of course they are, but without a strategy, this is a wasted effort.
      The only thing the WGA leaders were focused on was getting a huge strike authorization vote. They succeeded.
      It's been all down hill from there.

    20. catalina says – reply to this


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      jon stewart is fucking hot… it sucks that he's going behind the writer's back but "stuff it".. you're a douche

    21. Dawson Reidy (6), London, Ontario, Canada says – reply to this


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      It's IMPOSSIBLE to do TDS and The Colbert Report w/out writers! C'mon, now!!! Jay Leno, David Letterman (and that dickhead Conan O'Brien) can just skip the opening monologue and go right to the guests. These type of comedy news shows are like, 65% reliant on writers for comedy.

    22. tiffany says – reply to this


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      OH MY GOD YOU GUYS!!!
      /I lOVE him!
      //he is amazing!!
      ///the writers need to go back to work (tired of reality tv pretty muchly)

    23. prettypeachezlol says – reply to this


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      colbert will be fine

    24. Kelly says – reply to this


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      And the bandwagon is just rolling along… hmmm. and you were pretty pissed at Ellen for doing it first.

    25. chelsea says – reply to this


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      i cant wait till it happens, sure wil be great

    26. dominique says – reply to this


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      stephen colbert for president!!!!

    27. dumdumwantgumgum says – reply to this


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      uh they are both writers themselves. so are the news team members on the show…they will do juuust fine. and if they don't for some reason? oh well, i am tired of watching their re runs.

    28. odie says – reply to this


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      I for one am THRILLED to have both of these shows back! My hope is that somehow both Colbert and Stewart find a way to continue supporting the strike despite going back on the air, and that this doesn't hurt the efforts of the writers who remain on strike. YAY FOR MY TWO FAVE SHOWS RESUMING!!!!

    29. Em says – reply to this


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      Yeah, they're both writers themselves… I know Jon Stewart rewrites all his jokes before he reads them, so it's pretty much his anyways. They didn't get where they were by not being funny and needing lines to be read to them.

      "JUST LIKE A JEW TO GO BEHIND THE BACKS OF THE WRITERS THEY ONCE SUPPORTED BECAUSE THEY LOVE A DOLLAR TOO MUCH TO GO ANOTHER DAY WITHOUT WORKING. JEWS ARE KILLING THE PLANET."

      Yeah, just wow. I met some of Jon's writers a few weeks ago, she really doesn't care about the strike… They're all still getting payed. Do you really think Jon cares THAT much about money? Isn't he the one who decided to pay all the employee's of his & Colberts show for a few weeks after the strike started? I think it's great that they're coming back on the air. Too many employees are getting fired from this stupid strike. It's the writers that are money hungry, and the CEO's… not the talk show hosts.

      It's people like you who are killing the planet, by spreading hate. I'm sure you think you were just kidding, but do you know how much it hurts to read that people think things like that?

      Do you know thats what the holocaust was based on? That Jews were taking over the world.

    30. Oxford says – reply to this


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      Good for Jon and Stephen. The show must go on.
      You have to check your intelligence at the door when you post at an American site because people are so stupid. Why else would they vote for Bush?

    31. Braveheart says – reply to this


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      English are so boring and stuckup. Only wimps drink tea. Everyone else drinks coffee and beer.

    32. Asheville Pete says – reply to this


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      Stewart never has to worry about getting a job

      He can always fill in when they need a dwarf, for the dwarf tossing

    33. LwmpA says – reply to this


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      Perez you moron, these guys ARE comedy writers too. You guys don't know shit do you? Why are you in this business again?

    34. Renee says – reply to this


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      They'll suck.

    35. Tranny Hooker from Detroit says – reply to this


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      Screw the Daily Show, Colbert is the shit!!!! Colbert will still be funny even without the writers.

    36. brainchild says – reply to this


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      Exercise the brain. Who needs writers from the union?? Not these guys!! I hope they suckcede!! Fuck those money grubbing unions–writers are more free spirited than that!

    37. aubrey says – reply to this


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      SCABS!

      SCABS!

      SCABS!

      How disappointing!!! Very, very disappointing. Celebrities continue to make me ill. Crossing the picket line is one of the most vile things anyone can do!!

      VERY, VERY DISAPPOINTING!!!!

      What losers.

    38. aubrey says – reply to this


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      SCABS! SCABS!

      SCABS! SCABS!

      Picket line crossers and SCABS!!!!!!!!

      SCABS!

      SCABS!!

      SCABSSSS

      Vile and disgusting SCABS!!

      STRIKE BREAKING SCUM BAG SCABSSSSS

      Picket line crossing SCABS!!!

      SCABs!!!

      SCABSSSSSS

      SCABS!

      SCABSSSS

      Picket line crossing SCABS!!!!!

      Nothing lower than a scabs, in my book

      THEY ARE SCABS..CROSSING THE PICKET LINE!!!!!!

    39. SHOPBlessed.com says – reply to this


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      That's awesome! Isn't uncomfortable humor their who schtick anyway?
      SHOPBlessed.com

    40. Dina Blohan says – reply to this


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      then they shouldn't bring boring ass people on. i mean, if you are up on the Daily Show as it is, it's not like their "guests" ever have anything interesting or witty to say anyways, scripted or not. i don't see how this is a problem.

    41. Dina Blohan says – reply to this


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      ps. about the SCAB comments…maybe some intelligent people who see past the $ signs realize how ridiculous it is to keep on going on like this and making loyal fans suffer in the process. all it does is prove how money is the deciding factor in everything and it's pretty sickening if you ask me.

      I mean, my daughter makes alot of money and I profit off of it, but the principle of the whole thing is just sickening if you think about it.

    42. nutjob says – reply to this


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      finally!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    43. ZERO talent says – reply to this


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      Jon Stewart, on his own, has ZERO talent, even he knows it. All he does is suck up to a bunch of dumb ignorant college kids. God I was so dumb back then, I would of loved this guy, but not now.

    44. gagmewithafork says – reply to this


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      INTERESTING???? Why didn't you find it INTERESTING when Ellen crossed the line? You raked her over the coals. Treat the men the same way when they do the same thing that a woman does.

    45. Rose's Mom says – reply to this


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      I think that Sissy Boy Stewart, better get himself some bodyguards

      When he swisses his fat ass over the picket line, bet some real man is going to kick it in real good

      News at 11:00

    46. Jeb says – reply to this


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      I just found out, Stewarts real last name is

      Lieberwitz

      Does this surprise anyone ?

    47. khiggs says – reply to this


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      im excited. stewart and colbert are awesome and i think they could pull this off!
      plus we need new episodes anywayy i miss the showsss!

    48. rishona says – reply to this


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      thank you em for actually posting a intelligent comment on here!, i knew the anti semites would have a say, but some how i dont think colbert is a jew , lol..now the real issue is they are both writers, and they have their own companys ..but when it comes down to it, a union must stay strong, and i hope jon and stephen see that in the long run it will benefit the smaller, and hard working men and women of that industry..im sure somewhere there is a logic.
      I'd like to see it from their side please.
      PS
      loves ya perez!!! screw utube!

    49. caris says – reply to this


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      I am glad that all the night shows are going back. Maybe it will speed up negotiations. All the night time hosts said they are doing this for their crews. They can't keep paying them. Jay Leno said that the striking writers were putting over 100 people on his show out of work. These workers are not going to gain anything with a writers contract. I think it is time too for the writers to sit at the table and not leave. How much money have they lost and are never going to recover? Shows are cutting their seasons short and the networks are bringing on more game shows and reality shows and british shows to fill in. If the writers don't hurry, the fill ins might be permanent and some will never get hired/rehired. It has been proven before when others have gone on strike for a long time that even with a great contract increase, it will take years for them to make up the money lost during the strike

    50. Joao says – reply to this


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      Primadonas on strike! They think they are God…. they arent. Welcome to unemployment soon, bitches! hahaha

    51. AudioLoveMagic says – reply to this


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      They should listen to AudioLoveMagic for inspiration.

    52. Beth says – reply to this


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      When I saw this, I didn't believe what I was reading. I hope they both remember this as the day they sold out. If Jon and Stephen cave, the last bastions of progressive media on mainstream tv, then what's left? Caving to Viacom's pressure and going back on shows really what kind of character they have. SHAME.

    53. Phillip Brand says – reply to this


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      the writers have gone and screwed themselves! There's a very simple solution now for the executives: make separate deals or contract new writers for JUST the following shows: The Simpsons, Lost, The Office, Family Guy, and get rid of every other scripted show dumb Americans watch, like Grey's Anatomy, House, and Heroes. Fuck 30 Rock, that show is done. Fuck SNL.

    54. Phillip Brand says – reply to this


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      This must sting especially for the guy that made that "Not the Daily Show with Some Writer" video on YouTube

    55. DW says – reply to this


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      Being that Jon Stewart is a comedy writer, his show will be just fine. Given the pivital time in politics, Stewart should've returned like yesterday. I could give a shit less about Colbert. He's a massive bore.

    56. Johnnyboy says – reply to this


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      DO NOT SUPPORT THE WRITERS! Dont fall for there lies!
      The Writers better get back to work.

    57. I don't believe it says – reply to this


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      Look when you are the STAR and head of the show and there are 100's of other people that count on you for their livelihood, including your own family. Lets face it the writers are whining about DVD and Internet revenues. What INTERNET interview. Its like music people want it and get it for free. So 10% of nothing is nothing. How about this they go more on commission and less salary. May be than they will not write so much CRAP! Go John and Steve!!

    58. I don't believe it says – reply to this


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      Look when you are the STAR and head of the show and there are 100's of other people that count on you for their livelihood, including your own family. Lets face it the writers are whining about DVD and Internet revenues. What INTERNET revenue? Its like music, people want it and get it for free. So 10% of nothing is nothing. How about this they go more on commission and less salary. May be than they will not write so much CRAP! Go John and Steve!!

    59. Beanpie says – reply to this


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      Re: Dawson Reidy (6), London, Ontario, Canada – Fuck you! Conan's no dickhead, he's hilarious, way funnier than any of the late night host!

    60. Joe Blow says – reply to this


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      Stewart is a fucking SCAB! Nice, a lib that stabs the Union right in the heart. That's integrity for you!

    61. wtf says – reply to this


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      Shows don't only consist of writers, there are cameramen, editors, producers, assistant producers and make-up artists, researchers and so on who make those shows run. And who don't have anything to do with the strike. Consequently they are out of work right now as well without a paycheck. Take it from someone who knows.

    62. qjersey says – reply to this


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      I know these guys are supporting their union members, but didn't these two and the other late night talk show hosts begin their careers as writers and comedians? So i guess to stick with the union they won't write anything for their own shows?

    63. SirDuke says – reply to this


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      Both…Liberal "SCABS"!

    64. So What! says – reply to this


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      So what if they're scabs!! Screw those damn unions! If they don't like their job, then let them go find another one. Bunch of whining crybabies.

      WELCOME back Jon and Stephen! We've missed you, and with stories in the news like Jamie Lynn and the election, that crap can write itself, you dont' need no stinking writers!!

      Love you guys!

    65. fffffff says – reply to this


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      JON STEWART IS SO FUCKIN HOT WOWW!! I LUV HIM OMG!

    66. bobdman says – reply to this


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      Well aren't they both good liberals ??? Believe in all the Liberal principles until it costs them some money. What about supporting the striking union members ?? This is how Giant Oil Companies make business decisions. Go for the most money. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are both Capitalist Pigs of the worst sort. They play at Liberal and treat all their fans like suckers. It won't be so funny next time they satirize and bad mouth a Conservative. I won't be watching them again.

    67. alan brickman says – reply to this


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      who will write his homophobic jokes then??

    68. Sine Qua Non says – reply to this


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      BUST THE UNION!!!!

    69. TETSUO says – reply to this


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      Re: stuff it – STUFF IT, YOUR A IDIOT

    70. TETSUO says – reply to this


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      JON STEWERT WAS DOING STANDUP LONG BEFORE THE DAILY SHOW…..HE'LL BE FINE ………….AND COLBERT IS LIKE "THE POLITICAL MINDED CONAN 'O BRIAN"………A "THINKING MAN'S SILLY MAN"………….BOTH MEN WILL EMERGE VICTORIOUSLY FROM THE CURRENT RABBLE

    71. TETSUO says – reply to this


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      OH…..BY THE WAY………PEREZ IS A FAG!!!!!!!………..OH WAIT THAT'S UMM…….THAT'S TRUE

    72. bjyag says – reply to this


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      Stewart is such a has-been. That show was boring 2 years ago. Who cares!

    73. lily says – reply to this


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      This isn't about money, it's about common sense. These people seem to understand what a lost cause the strike is. Whoever said that it is the writers and the executives who are the ones being greedy is spot on. On another note does everyone really think that all the writers voted yes to this strike? That is a huge and dangerous assumption to make. There are many writers (not to mention the countless other crew people) who would rather be working for their original wage than be unemployed. The people here who are condemning these entertainers to support the writers (and subsequently ignoring everyone elses needs) are being heartless, blind and rude. There is much more at stake than just the writers wages. Think about it.

    74. Jessica says – reply to this


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      I'm worried about this. Don't fuck it up, guys.

    75. colbert national says – reply to this


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      ok. ppl u hav 2 understand that colbert & stewert were paying their writers out of their own pockets & didnt want 2 let them b fired. THATS y they're crossing the picketlines. everyone who called them scabs needs 2 step bac & do their reasearch.& lyk u havent scabbed on something in ur life, celebs r ppl 2 & holding them up 2 this idealized standard is stupid & unfair.

      stuff it- ever heard any of hitlers speaches??u r a f***ing a**hole!!!! wat next? r u gonna stuff jews in ovens?!?! jacka**

    76. KML says – reply to this


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      I say FIRE all the fucking writers already!!! Go to the colleges and find new writers. This strike is really starting to piss me off.

    77. Doug Elliot says – reply to this


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      thank god!
      the 2 funniest guys on tv don't need no stinkin writers!

    78. WhyLikeTheDisneyChannelAt13WhenYouCanLoveColbert? says – reply to this


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      i love stephen colbert and I can't wait for him to come back!!!! im nervous to see what he's like by himslef but i'm sure he will do a splendiftorious job and i can have my TV time back to watch him so my little brother doesnt have to play the Wii.

      Everything Colbert I have:
      3 shirts
      his book
      WRISTSTRONG bracelet
      best of Colbert Report DVD
      bumper sticker
      and i've ate his ice cream. So yeah no joke im a huge fan at 13.

    79. WhyLikeTheDisneyChannelAt13WhenYouCanLoveColbert? says – reply to this


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      i love stephen colbert and I can't wait for him to come back!!!! im nervous to see what he's like by himslef but i'm sure he will do a splendiftorious job and i can have my TV time back to watch him so my little brother doesnt have to play the Wii.

      Everything Colbert I have:
      3 shirts
      his book
      WRISTSTRONG bracelet
      best of Colbert Report DVD
      bumper sticker
      and i've ate his ice cream. So yeah no joke im a huge fan at 13.