16 Questions People Want Answered About Stephen Colbert's 'Late Show' Takeover
CBS announced Thursday that Stephen Colbert will succeed David Letterman as the host of The Late Show in 2015.
The news came as somewhat of a surprise, so, of course, Twitter was abuzz with reactions — both good and bad — and many, many jokes. But most of all, people seemed to have questions.
How will Stephen's introduction change the late night world? How will Colbert, known mostly for his faux-patriotic-right-wing-political-pundit persona (cultivated on his Comedy Central show The Colbert Report, running since 2005) adapt to mainstream comedy?
We compiled a list of the most hard-hitting questions about Colbert, from totally valid to completely absurd.
Which Colbert got the job?
So did CBS just replace Letterman with Stephen Colbert or "Stephen Colbert" I'm confused.
— Masked Scheduler (@maskedscheduler) April 10, 2014How funny is Colbert out of character?
— Stefan Becket (@stefanjbecket) April 10, 2014How did Colbert overcome all his obstacles to reach success?
In spite of being white, male, straight, popular, competent, and rich, Stephen Colbert has overcome the odds and succeeded.
— Teju Cole (@tejucole) April 10, 2014Will Comedy Central's late night line up be affected?
Will @midnight get an earlier time slot?
— Pat Baer (@patbaer) April 10, 2014Will Katie Couric be Colbert's new proctologist?
Congrats @StephenAtHome for replacing Dave! Now can I do your prostate exam? (Hopefully if u r reading this u saw that show!)
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) April 10, 2014What are we all supposed to be upset about?
Okay so when does the backlash to Colbert replacing Letterman start? Has it already? What’s the talking point? This is important!
— Jordan Zakarin (@jordanzakarin) April 10, 2014How will your late TV viewing schedule be affected?
If @StephenAtHome is hosting Late Night, what will I watch after @TheDailyShow? YOU CAN'T HAVE TWO SHOWS! THAT'S MADNESS!
— Andrea Romano (@theandrearomano) April 10, 2014Is it finally Pitbull's time to shine?
who will take over colbert report? only one possible answer: pitbull
— Brian Feldman (@BAFeldman) April 10, 2014Does anything matter?
You know who would have been better than Colbert? It doesn't matter, we're just going to watch the clips on FB the next day anyway.
— Taking Back Brodigan (@brodigan) April 10, 2014Anyone talked to Conan yet?
I heard Jon Stewart from @TheDailyShow is taking over @ConanOBrien 's job. Poor guy can never catch a break.
— Brian Koerber (@bkurbs) April 10, 2014Will Colbert go mainstream with the pronunciation of his name?
Since Colbert is retiring his character, will he go back to pronouncing his name "COLE-bert" (with "t" pronounced)? Guess we'll find out.
— Jeff Gordon (@urbanstrata) April 10, 2014Will there be a rush at the name change offices?
Now the question becomes who will change their name so they can take over "The Colbert Report"?
— FrancescoMarciuliano (@fmarciuliano) April 10, 2014Are we all going to die someday?
Wow, Colbert replacing Letterman. Who's replacing Fallon? And Kimmel? And who will replace them? Oh my God, we're all gonna die someday!
— Julius Sharpe (@juliussharpe) April 10, 2014Why'd CBS have to end all the fun?
Why did CBS ruin our Chelsea/Ellen/Jon Stewart whoever speculation by naming Colbert so quickly?
— HowardKurtz (@HowardKurtz) April 10, 2014When did TV get so good?
Stephen Colbert on Late Show and Jimmy Fallon on the Tonight Show. When did talk shows get this good?
— Gibby (@chickenmcgibble) April 10, 2014Who has an extra ticket for The Colbert Report?
The Colbert Report tickets for: June 9, 2014 have sold out!
— Spiffomatic64 (@DailyTix) April 10, 2014BONUS: Grumpy Cat Auditions to Replace David Letterman
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