The 'Colbert Report' Has Been Suspended for 'Unforeseen Reasons': Do You Watch the Show?

by SodaHead TV Posted February 16, 2012 20:52:56

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Stephen Colbert is not one to stay mum about... well, anything. But his parody show, the "Colbert Report" has suspended production on Comedy Central and will be airing reruns for the rest of the week, the network confirms. And people are wondering why. In fact, Comedy Central is staying pretty hush-hush about the suspension as well, saying in a statement: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, the show will air repeat episodes on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16.”

Some sources told the New York Daily News that host Stephen Colbert had a family emergency to take care of, but that's not been confirmed. Whatever the reason, it is a bit eery to witness such inaction from Colbert himself. Even Colbert's normally vibrant Twitter account hasn't been updated since February 14. Will you miss the "Colbert Report" during its suspension? Do you even watch the show?

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Erika Dian February 16, 2012 21:20:13

Yes

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I hope everything's alright with Stephen's life. I'll miss his shows!
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bettynewberry February 23, 2012 12:59:14

Yes

On occasion I will watch him, but usually when nothing else is worth watching.

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Cognito22 February 21, 2012 14:03:00

No

No, it's embarrassing to watch a wannabe comedian consistently fail.

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Indierail February 21, 2012 02:57:51

Yes

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Absolutely he's my hero after what he did at the Whitehouse Press Club dinner during the Bush Administration. It took a set of brass balls to insult 95% of the room and Bush right to their smug faces. Spot-on, with wit, truth and harsh realities he diced up what was wrong in the USA's establishment. Not behind their backs, not on some stage without them there nor in an article, written without the leers directed AT YOU while you write but right to their faces. I'm not one who gets "star-struck" when I see someone........in fact I wouldn't elbow my way through a crowd for anyone's autograph without exception until this performance. Now there's one and only one who's hand I'd like to shake and it's Colbert's.

I hope all is well with him and his family.........may he return safe and soon.

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Brainfart " Bane of the Col... February 21, 2012 00:35:12

No

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Let Colbert`s Writers satire Obama a few times and all his lil moonbat fans would turn on him like he Nuked a Baby Seal farm..

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Doug King February 21, 2012 00:08:28

No

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Never have.

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KNUCKLEBUSTER February 20, 2012 22:20:22

No

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It's about time .I have heard his remarks and so-called comedy at times and I not only find the man ridiculous but a complte ass!

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\V/ February 20, 2012 20:42:34

Yes

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I'm a HUGE fan!

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findthelight2000 February 20, 2012 20:41:24

Yes

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Stephen Colbert has taken leave to care for his ailing Mother, she is in her 90's.

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mama se... to findthe... February 21, 2012 04:43:52

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I have taken time as well to take care of my Mother,as she is ill with three kinds of cancer.So I feel his concerns about the most important woman in our lives.(Mom)

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Xinea February 20, 2012 20:28:03

No

Nothing for or against him. I only have ten channels.

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Larry February 20, 2012 20:24:50

No

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It is not funny and his politics are so far left they seem to be writen in China.

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Charlene February 20, 2012 19:57:24
wilsonmja February 20, 2012 18:31:04

Yes

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Probably one of the funniest shows on television. It's one of those things like South Park: if you don't get it, it's because you just don't get it.

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Rufus_T_Firefly February 20, 2012 18:12:31

Yes

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The shows were 'suspended' due to an issue with his 91 year old mother's health, not for anything he did or said on the air.

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Fashionable60s February 20, 2012 17:44:22

No

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I find his humor annoying and not funny. No, I did not miss his show since I do not watch it.

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Chris - The Rowdy One! #187 February 20, 2012 17:08:18

No

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I have one requirement when I watch a comedy show and that is simply this: I must be brought to laughter. His show does not make me laugh.

Comedy Central has two shows the make me laugh and they are South Park and Tosh.O.

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Nikkiru February 20, 2012 16:24:27

Yes

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I don't watch often, because I don't have cable and my internet connection is slow. But what I have seen of him is brilliant.

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Lori Diorio February 20, 2012 16:01:36

No

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Never watch the show. The few times I took a little peak, I did not find it humorous. It is hard for me to believe that people actually watched the show.

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Bunk11 to Lori Di... February 22, 2012 21:11:54

Just remember H.L. Mencken's observation that no one ever went broke underestimating the taste of the American public.

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Jacqui February 20, 2012 15:21:18

Yes

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Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Stephen, Stephen.
STEPHEN! STEPHEN! STEPHEN! STEPHEN! STEPHEN! STEPHEN! STEPHEN!
You must be really bright and up on current events to get his deadpan humor. Not for the Simpson crowd. 8-}

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The Gov-Here to help BN362 February 20, 2012 12:17:26

No

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If I wanted my news from a comedian then maybe I would watch.

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flrdsgns to The Gov... February 20, 2012 16:08:52

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Instead you get the slanted view from hate mongers like Hannity and O'Reilly

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GoodEnc... to flrdsgns February 21, 2012 03:24:40

Slanted views from Hannity and O'Reilly? Seriously?

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flrdsgns to GoodEnc... February 21, 2012 03:48:42

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Yeah, I think Hannity especially just spreads his hate of anything to the left of the John Birch Society. O'Reilly at times can be semi fair, but not always.

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beckylee February 20, 2012 07:49:29

No

I just know him as Phil Ken Sebben

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D.C. Willis February 20, 2012 04:15:10

Yes

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At times I do watch.

I read an article a couple days ago that stated his mother died. I do not know if that is a fact.

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MusicSavvy February 20, 2012 03:35:40

No

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I don't watch those kinds of shows...

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Maricela February 20, 2012 03:13:05
themadhare ~IJM February 20, 2012 00:31:07

No

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I watched it a couple of times..... wasn't impressed

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Merna February 20, 2012 00:22:47

Yes

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He's funny (not as cool as Bill Maher though) I like some of his idea like the super pack he made...

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Andy February 19, 2012 23:38:37
Grizzled Alaskan February 19, 2012 22:55:38

Yes

Although I can't say that I am at the moment...since he's "suspended".

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DeCaf February 19, 2012 18:20:50

No

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I find him rather innane.

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Freedom February 19, 2012 17:40:05 (edited)

Yes

I watch the show when I can. I have to go to bed early, so I don't always watch it. Its always funny and worth watching. I hope everything goes well for him and I hope his mom is okay.

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L K February 19, 2012 15:08:50 (edited)

Yes

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I have seen the show a few times. Is IS very funny. He may have said something aout Whitney....or someone else and it was considered in poor taste, is my best guess for them not putting him on. You have to take his brand of humor with a grain of salt. But, he again, he IS a comedian and you have to know he pokes fun of everybody.

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RJ~PWCM~JLA February 19, 2012 12:53:50

No

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Watched it a few times, but it gets tiresome REAL fast. Same kind of jokes, same approach to everything. Colbert is a dull one-trick pony.

They must have suspended it because they got BORED with it.

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Vieuphoria February 19, 2012 11:54:21

Yes

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It's a fantastic and accurate piece of satire. Superb show, will be missed if it goes.

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Somkey the Hores February 19, 2012 06:46:52

No

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It's smarmy and stupid. As is it's audience.

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Grizzle... to Somkey ... February 19, 2012 22:58:01 (edited)

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You mistake him for idiots like Rush Limbaugh or Glenn Beck or Mike Savage. What Colbert does is artistic satire...what the dullards I listed do is...spread baseless hate and incompetence.

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The Gov... to Grizzle... February 20, 2012 12:16:28

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Colbert is a comedian. I think you are a little sensitive.

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