How to Watch Stephen Colbert Online

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How to Watch Stephen Colbert Online

Introduction

Stephen Colbert's career took off as a correspondent for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" and continues with his show "The Colbert Report." Colbert uses hosts like Bill O'Reilly at Fox News as a model for his amusing stories and interviews. You can watch Stephen Colbert online to see political satire that acts as a good counterweight to "The Daily Show."

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Watch Stephen Colbert Online

Steps

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Step One

Tune into Sunday morning talk shows and weekly political programs that discuss the influence of Stephen Colbert on American politics. These shows typically have a website where you can watch clips of "The Colbert Report" to supplement their discussions.
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Step Two

Search for radio and television interviews featuring Stephen Colbert through local stations. These interviews allow listeners to observe Colbert as his TV character and his genuine personality at various points. You can find these interviews through online radio stations and websites for local stations that recently interviewed Colbert.
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Step Three

Locate personal appearances and forums where Stephen Colbert has performed in the recent past. The venues where these appearances took place feature video highlights of discussions or audience question and answer sessions. Some venues also provide DVDs of the performance to raise funds for a particular charity.
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Step Four

Peruse video sharing websites that work with Comedy Central to promote Stephen Colbert and other TV personalities. These websites utilize short clips and interviews from "The Colbert Report" to promote the show without forcing viewers to pay. Use this method if you missed part of a longer segment or want to see highlights of a particular show.
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Step Five

View comedy websites and Stephen Colbert fan pages to find links to rare performances by the TV show host. Colbert's appearances on "The Daily Show," "Strangers with Candy" and other shows can be found if you dig deep into your search engine results.
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Step Six

Utilize the Comedy Central website to find videos of Stephen Colbert in action (see Resources below). "The Colbert Report" has a specific page where you can watch recent interviews between Colbert and guests from the world of politics or entertainment.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Understand the deeply satirical nature of Stephen Colbert's work before watching online. "The Colbert Report" and his past work on Comedy Central relies on a straight-faced, conservative demeanor to help make the jokes land. People who do not know Stephen Colbert's humor will think that it is an earnest show about politics.
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