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TheRickles
(2,701 posts)TheRickles
(2,701 posts)birdographer
(2,937 posts)as well as Colbert. But they show too many videos of trump, and talk too much about him (what about just one trump-free monolog a week?), and we really are sick of seeing him and hearing him/about him. I like Kimmel, though. I think I would like him as a person. Not so much Colbert.
a kennedy
(33,339 posts)He is always the “one ups man” a lot of times, his guests will say something and HE ALWAYS does the one up it to them. And sorry don’t know how else to say it, he lots of times does the oh, yah, I’ve done this or he sings, or recites a phrase, or a line from a play, a movie, IT’s ALWAYS ABOUT HIM, not the guest……
birdographer
(2,937 posts)Also, comparing the two, Kimmel’s Instagram account is always showing him at some charity event, either attending and volunteering at an existing one, or one that he himself has started. He is out there helping people. Colbert? He has a net worth of $75 million. Granted, I do not know what he does from home, but what we see is that he creates something—ice cream flavor, his staff writes a small book, etc.—and peddles it during his show. And the money YOU spend on it gets donated to a worthy cause. So he is basically donating our money. I also get tired of him playing the part of an average American when he is so rich. Poor Steve.
LessAspin
(1,603 posts)I tend to agree with this.
It's interesting looking back at the Colbert Report. He seemed much more at ease and quick witted playing the role of a TV host than he does now as an actual host.
Although my guess is that most if not all of the Colbert Report was scripted
mitch96
(15,133 posts)Peregrine Took
(7,573 posts)boonecreek
(858 posts)between Colbert and Kimmel, although lately I've been favoring Colbert. His wit is a little more acerbic and I like his post monologue stuff, particularly "meanwhile".
a kennedy
(33,339 posts)He does not know how to interview…..I always hate when a guest is talking, and Stephen will cut in and always say oh when I did,……blah, blah, blah. He’s the worst interviewer….he’s always does the one upmanship……ya know the guest will say something, and then Stephen will cut in and say oh ya I did this or that and it’s always about him, NOT THE GUEST.
boonecreek
(858 posts)Just the monologue and the after bit. Then I go to bed. Already up past my bedtime.
mitch96
(15,133 posts)and news people have to cut it short. I have acquaintances that routinely do this. When I call them on it they don't even realize they are doing it. It's just plain rude. I sometimes chalk it up to their old age. Maybe they will not remember the thought for a minute or two and want to get it out before they forget the thought. A pet peeve of mine..It's still rude..
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CentralMass
(16,092 posts)a kennedy
(33,339 posts)Sorry, it’s a lie, possibly in a couple of years, he did sign a contract for I think 2 - 3 years…..
FakeNoose
(37,216 posts)... but then I see him doing daytime quiz shows and such. So I don't know what to believe.