LSSC: Season Seven Episode Talk

[Blergh]

2 hours ago, Annber03 said:

Yeah, that was a really good interview in general, I enjoyed it. Such a thoughtful question for her to ask Stephen towards the end, and I liked how he answered it. 

Yeah, it was great seeing THAT side of Mr. Colbert re-emerge  of being  thoughtful, introspective, intellectually deep yet optimistic  instead of the crass, juvenile, pessimistic  and shallow side that seems to have gotten more prevalent in recent months.  IMO, someone needs to tell him that it's better  to be inspired by one person to be one's best than to pander to the lowest common denominator! 

I also had never heard of Miss Lipa (nor her music) and was pleasantly surprised at how deep and thoughtful SHE wound up being. 

[shapeshifter]

8 minutes ago, Blergh said:

had never heard of Miss Lipa (nor her music)

I've seen her perform on a couple of other shows. 
Too bad she wasn't the musical guest on this one too, but I guess they try to stick to the formula of at least 2 guests, one musical only.

[deirdra]

Who cancelled?

[Annber03]

If someone ever took up John Turturro on his film noir idea featuring himself, Stephen, and Jon Batiste, I would absolutely be first in line to buy a ticket to see that :D. 

[Dewey Decimate]

Hey, don't candy coat anything for us, Russian reporter woman, we can handle the truth! WOW was that a depressing and bizarre-feeling interview. I mean, I don't look to the Late Show for happy news (good lord, we've all lived through the last 5+ years of inescapable horror), but I do appreciate the wry take on sad situations, so I found that reporter's affect - and Colbert's stunted response - really creepy. Takes me back to the good ol' days of the 80s and fun childhood fare like The Day After and Threads. YAY, WORLD!

Thank you, the powers that be, for Jim Dangle. I needed that. (And I'm proud to admit I was part of the group that initially thought he was the actual Tiger King guy in his appearance in 2020, not having watched TK.) Thomas Lennon is a blessing.

[shapeshifter]

1 hour ago, Dewey Decimate said:

Russian reporter woman

Just in case I'm not the only one who was confused:
Journalist Norah O'Donnell was scheduled to appear, but Russian-born American journalist Julia Ioffe was interviewed (for obvious reasons). 
I was pretty mesmerized. Kudos to whoever got the exact right person for that interview.

[DXD526]

Both journalists were listed on my guide, I thought that was a lot of guests. 

Not only was that interview bleak, I was really distracted by how Ioffe kept clearing her throat. She seemed to do it every few seconds. 

[shapeshifter]

1 hour ago, DXD526 said:

I was really distracted by how Ioffe kept clearing her throat. She seemed to do it every few seconds. 

Yeah. I desperately wanted to reach through my screen to hand her a glass of water.
One of my daughters does that at times. In her case a lactose-intolerance/post-nasal drip issue. 
Still, Ioffe's background, knowledge, and experience were perfect for a time such as this.

[GHScorpiosRule]

Those puppies all looked soooo sad! I want to adopt all of them!

Sam still has that smile that lights up his whole face! I really wish Stephen had mentioned-tongue-in-cheek- how he had played a murderer in the Law & Order franchise. Even if it wasn’t on the Mothership. 

And Sorry Sam, but the courtroom is NOT THE SAME as they were in the original! For one thing, the new one is cheap, and showed filing cabinets and a coat rack! We didn’t have our paintings of the sailboats! It lacked the dignity and decorum of the original.

Why, no. I haven’t watched every single episode of the previous 20 seasons multiple times!

[Annber03]

6 minutes ago, GHScorpiosRule said:

Those puppies all looked soooo sad! I want to adopt all of them!

Same! So many cute little puppies! It was so fun to see John Oliver with the puppies, he was being so cute with them. 

[GHScorpiosRule]

1 hour ago, Annber03 said:

Same! So many cute little puppies! It was so fun to see John Oliver with the puppies, he was being so cute with them. 

I 😄😄 at the lies Stephen and John were saying. But all the puppies had a “I don’t wanna be here” look in their eyes. Not a single yip or attempt to lick Stephen and John’s faces. I think they were happy (wagging tails always a sign) when they were all put down in the crib and all together.

[Annber03]

So basically the main takeaway from tonight's monologue is: do NOT fuck with Ukrainians! Damn. I love the photos and clips of them telling off the Russians in no uncertain terms XD. 

That's wild about Zelensky having been on his country's version of "Dancing" a few years ago, too. Guy's got moves!

[Prairie Rose]

GREAT show tonight!!!!

[shapeshifter]

9 hours ago, Annber03 said:

That's wild about Zelensky having been on his country's version of "Dancing" a few years ago, too. Guy's got moves!

Indeed. I imagine the same kinds of mental skills required to dance like that are coming in handy now.

And I'm reminded of some years ago when SC --as one of his alter-egos-- was cheered on by fans who wanted him to run for POTUS for reals.
He eventually made it clear it was a joke, but I wouldn't mind getting a glimpse of the alternate universe where that happened. 

Edited March 1, 2022 by shapeshifter

[shapeshifter]

From last night:

Humor is subjective. This probably made me laugh because my grandmother was from that area, and because I am now a grandmother who may or may not have berated a telephone scammer with similar language when he asked for my Social Security number:

• [UKRANIAN GRANDMA TO RUSSIANS IN TANK] Do you know where you are?
  It's Konotop. Here every second woman is a witch.
  Tomorrow, you'll no longer be able to get your penis to stand.

(March 2, 2022, https://youtu.be/EaxaSd0o6_w?t=354)

 

 

I also got a kick out of the Batman parody cold open because it referenced a recent quote from the news that also spoke to my heritage; my laughter may have been more uproarious than the writers imagined:

[VLADMAN] Robin Robinovich, it's time to de-Nazify Gotham City. Send in tanks.

[ROBIN R] Holy Vatrushka, Vladman. Gotham has a democratically elected government. invading unprovoked kind of makes you the Nazi.

[VLADMAN]  You have given me much to think about, Robin Robinovich.

[ROBIN (NOW TIED DOWN AND ABOUT TO BE SLICED BY A BUZZ SAW)] Comrade, I was kidding!

(March 2, 2022, https://youtu.be/EaxaSd0o6_w?t=355)

 

[MaryMitch]

I love it when Stephen gets into his LOTR geek mode. When Andy Sirkis did his "Gollum" voice - Stephen's face was pure nerd joy.

[Annber03]

Last night also made me want to go pick up some more of his ice cream, too. I can't believe it's been out for fifteen years already. 

[Brandi Maxxxx]

Meanwhile my takeaway from last night's episode is that the Ukrainian for "of course" kind of sounds like "vagina" (apparently it's "zvyčájno").

[shapeshifter]

Loved the cold open "Nyetflix."

[Annber03]

I couldn't believe that story about that couple getting married in the midst of a war zone. That's both incredibly touching and wild. 

ETA; This is a really good interview with Anderson Cooper. The stories about the children with cancer, and their moms having to flee to safety with them only to continue struggling to find treatment, brought tears to my eyes. As did the talk of families being separated. Anderson sounded like he was on the verge of tears at times discussing that, too.

I also fully agree with his point that Putin's crackdown on people getting news about the war is a sign of how scared he is. I loved his point that this guy who likes to project this tough, strong image is scared of an elderly woman who's merely standing outside protesting. 

Edited March 8, 2022 by Annber03

[possibilities]

AC is on the show so often, I'm starting to think they have him on standby.

[JustHereForFood]

9 hours ago, Annber03 said:

I couldn't believe that story about that couple getting married in the midst of a war zone. That's both incredibly touching and wild. 

ETA; This is a really good interview with Anderson Cooper. The stories about the children with cancer, and their moms having to flee to safety with them only to continue struggling to find treatment, brought tears to my eyes. As did the talk of families being separated. Anderson sounded like he was on the verge of tears at times discussing that, too.

I also fully agree with his point that Putin's crackdown on people getting news about the war is a sign of how scared he is. I loved his point that this guy who likes to project this tough, strong image is scared of an elderly woman who's merely standing outside protesting. 

I really liked the interview with Anderson Cooper, for the reasons you write. Also, good that they gave him so much time. I hope he'll be ok, what with having small children.

[ruby24]

I knew he'd get backlash for those comments about gas prices. It was the way he phrased it- what HE'S willing to pay. Well, yeah, you're a multimillionaire. 

[Annber03]

Tonight's "Meanwhile" was highly entertaining. That story about the human heads going missing, and Stephen's commentary on it, was especially hilarious XD. 

[shapeshifter]

Wow. Stephen [and his graphics team are] going all in.
I hope his blood pressure is being checked.

https://youtu.be/iss3IZZsXbE

And Stephen has been the letter Z for a long time:

[JustHereForFood]

I've never heard of that former ambassador before, but that was very informative interview. I'm glad that Stephen is covering the situation and can be serious when needed. If this war stretches for months, we will have a problem with people becoming desensitized and apathetic, so I hope he will continue with at least occasional updates.

[Annber03]

Yeah, I really liked that interview, too. Very thoughtful, and in some ways, it was one of the more comparatively optimistic takes on the war I've heard thus far, too, in terms of some of the possible outcomes going forward. I found his comments about things to watch out for regarding the possibility of people turning on Putin especially interesting - his line where he said something to the effect of how revolutions seem impossible until they happen, and then they look inevitable particularly struck me. 

[lookeyloo]

Great interview. I watched her testimony back when. Also love her style transformation. 

[ahisma]

So true! I’m so glad I still get to be remote—hoping it will last.

 

[possibilities]

Ambassador Yavonovich has been doing a lot of interviews. I've seen at least 3. I am impressed that this one was just as fresh as the previous ones I've seen. She is doing a great job staying present and not just robotically repeating the same talking points. 

Also, she looks fantastic! I didn't recognize her the first time I saw her post-makeover, even though I had tuned in to the show she was on specifically because I heard she was being interviewed.

[meowmommy]

On 3/12/2022 at 1:19 PM, possibilities said:

Ambassador Yavonovich has been doing a lot of interviews. I've seen at least 3.

It's because she is on a book tour. 

[opus]

Do we know who does the interpreter vo's in some of the cold opens? Deserves some credit.

[Annber03]

Regarding last night's show, I would totally watch that Speed 3 movie that Colbert and Bullock were pitching XD. That whole interview was hilarious and fun. 

I also loved the "Meanwhile" story about the cops who somehow kept missing the guy who was hiding behind the car. The guy narrating the events especially killed me. "HE'S RIGHT THERE!" I seriously half expected the show to air that clip again, only this time with some wacky "Benny Hill"-esque music playing over it :p. 

[possibilities]

Trevor Noah used the same clip of unobservant cops last night on The Daily Show. I don't think I've ever seen that happen before, that they not only talk about similar topics but actually use the same footage. 

[meowmommy]

1 hour ago, opus said:

Do we know who does the interpreter vo's in some of the cold opens? Deserves some credit.

I don't know, but I think she's the same one who played the interpreter when Kim Jong Un was in the news.  She's pitch-perfect and fabulous.

[chediavolo]

I may have to delete this from my recordings. This is consistently one of the worst monologues I have ever had to suffer through. His “joke “ writers suck. Stephen is much better as a straight up news reporter or interviewer. 
Though the interview with Sandra Bullock ( who is desperately tying not to look over 30) was a total cringe. Why is so much conversation what you would expect to hear from teenagers these days? Combine that with every sitcom, series or movie having to show someone sitting on the toilet, we have become pretty classless. It’s funny his monos seem geared to the over 80 audience & some interviews  to adolescent “humor”. 

[meowmommy]

12 hours ago, chediavolo said:

I may have to delete this from my recordings. This is consistently one of the worst monologues I have ever had to suffer through.

When his monologues have a righteous edge to them, as when Stephen taps into his inner rage, they're among the best out there.  When they don't, when they resort to grade-school level and/or scatalogical humor, they're cringeworthy.

[Blergh]

On 3/16/2022 at 4:58 AM, chediavolo said:

I may have to delete this from my recordings. This is consistently one of the worst monologues I have ever had to suffer through. His “joke “ writers suck. Stephen is much better as a straight up news reporter or interviewer. 
Though the interview with Sandra Bullock ( who is desperately tying not to look over 30) was a total cringe. Why is so much conversation what you would expect to hear from teenagers these days? Combine that with every sitcom, series or movie having to show someone sitting on the toilet, we have become pretty classless. It’s funny his monos seem geared to the over 80 audience & some interviews  to adolescent “humor”. 

TOTALLY agree! And I wish someone would ask him if he'd   want  anyone to speak  to his children' mother that way- to say nothing of his own late mother who'd had to raise a large number of kids on her own after his father's early death ?! As I've said before, he's BETTER than this and doesn't need to pander to the lowest common denominator.

It's gotten so that only when   a respectable politician, journalist and/or a much older performer  is guesting that  will he even try to conduct himself civilly. 

Yeah, Mr. Colbert, we get it: you learned to use f-bombs [that constantly get bleeped] and seem focused on highlighting the existence of one part of the male anatomy. You're acting like a 12-year-old nerd who thinks debasing their vocabulary will somehow make them one of the 'cool kids' . Guess what? This just highlights one's nerdness instead of adding any cool points. Now can you PLEASE move past junior high and/or find writers who have done so?  Sakes! 

Edited March 17, 2022 by Blergh

[ahisma]

Aw! I can’t believe Stephen passed by his favorite callback in Meanwhile! I was waiting for something like, “Guinness sent a Russian judge to New Zealand, who said, ‘Eez not poh-tay-toh.’”

[JustHereForFood]

On 3/16/2022 at 10:58 AM, chediavolo said:

I may have to delete this from my recordings. 

Which one? I'm watching them on the next day on youtube, so I am not sure which one you are referring to, but I don't remember anything offensive or vulgar. 

On the contrary, I am glad that Stephen is continually covering the situation in Ukraine, even though I would probably prefer a more serious tone. But at least there is no annoying graphic design like he used to have for long-term segments.

[chediavolo]

7 minutes ago, JustHereForFood said:

Which one? I'm watching them on the next day on youtube, so I am not sure which one you are referring to, but I don't remember anything offensive or vulgar. 

On the contrary, I am glad that Stephen is continually covering the situation in Ukraine, even though I would probably prefer a more serious tone. But at least there is no annoying graphic design like he used to have for long-term segments.

Sandra Bullock interview was the latest example of tastelessness. 

[Annber03]

9 minutes ago, JustHereForFood said:

Which one? I'm watching them on the next day on youtube, so I am not sure which one you are referring to, but I don't remember anything offensive or vulgar. 

On the contrary, I am glad that Stephen is continually covering the situation in Ukraine, even though I would probably prefer a more serious tone. But at least there is no annoying graphic design like he used to have for long-term segments.

Yeah, I've been really liking how he's discussed the war in Ukraine, too. He's had some good guests on to discuss that as well.

I'm really not seeing any of the stuff people are complaining about with the offensive/vulgar aspects, either. At least, no more so than anything else he's talked about on the show over the years, or even going back to his "Colbert Report" days. I thought his interview with Sandra Bullock was pretty entertaining, myself. 

[chediavolo]

3 minutes ago, Annber03 said:

Yeah, I've been really liking how he's discussed the war in Ukraine, too. He's had some good guests on to discuss that as well.

I'm really not seeing any of the stuff people are complaining about with the offensive/vulgar aspects, either. At least, no more so than anything else he's talked about on the show over the years, or even going back to his "Colbert Report" days. I thought his interview with Sandra Bullock was pretty entertaining, myself. 

Although there are some “ vulgar moments”( I don’t find an ongoing conversation about staring into someone’s dick to be particularly interesting or funny) I am more concerned with how unfunny he can be or should I say his writers. Yes he gets a few good ones in there but for the most part these jokes are really really lame..

[Annber03]

I mean, it was what sounds like a notable scene/moment in the movie she was there to promote, so it's not like the conversation just came out of nowhere. Plus, he was talking about those scenes in the context of highlighting examples of the ridiculous type of humor this movie had going on throughout. It's not like he was talking about it just to talk about it. 

[JustHereForFood]

14 minutes ago, chediavolo said:

Sandra Bullock interview was the latest example of tastelessness. 

Oh, ok, I thought you said monologue. I didn't watch that one, I only watch some interviews, if I like the guest or they talk about some movie I am interested in, or some specialists on politics, science, etc.

[chediavolo]

4 minutes ago, JustHereForFood said:

Oh, ok, I thought you said monologue. I didn't watch that one, I only watch some interviews, if I like the guest or they talk about some movie I am interested in, or some specialists on politics, science, etc.

 

4 minutes ago, JustHereForFood said:

Oh, ok, I thought you said monologue. I didn't watch that one, I only watch some interviews, if I like the guest or they talk about some movie I am interested in, or some specialists on politics, science, etc.

I commented on both. I don’t usually watch the interviews either unless it’s something I’m interested in. I specifically tuned in to see if Sandra Bullock was still wearing her hair the same exact way she has for 30 years and what kind of work she’s had done. 😏

[possibilities]

The thing that annoys me about Colbert is that sometimes he will go hard with an analysis that is clearly totally unresearched, inaccurate, and easily debunked. I think if you're going to get worked up about something, you should at least look into it first. He didn't used to be this sloppy, but I think he's phoning it in a lot of the time nowadays.

[chediavolo]

8 hours ago, possibilities said:

The thing that annoys me about Colbert is that sometimes he will go hard with an analysis that is clearly totally unresearched, inaccurate, and easily debunked. I think if you're going to get worked up about something, you should at least look into it first. He didn't used to be this sloppy, but I think he's phoning it in a lot of the time nowadays.

Not sure what you are referring to.  For example: ? 

[possibilities]

After I posted, I realized I ought to be more specific. But then I also realized that I would probably get in trouble for being more specific. 

I will try to take notes and come up for an acceptable strategy if it happens again.

[theredhead77]

On 3/17/2022 at 6:12 PM, Annber03 said:

I'm really not seeing any of the stuff people are complaining about with the offensive/vulgar aspects, either. At least, no more so than anything else he's talked about on the show over the years, or even going back to his "Colbert Report" days.

Same. I think he's on fire most nights. He's a political comedian hosting a late-night talk-show on CBS talking about current events. If anything, I think he's less risqué now compared to when he was on CC. His monologue and post-monologue desk segment is the security blanket that tucks me in every night.