The Zen and the Damaged

By Paul Brownfield Source At around 9:45 on the morning of the last show before Thanksgiving break, the writers of The Colbert Report gathered as usual in Barry Julien’s office.

By Kevin M. Hymel Source Stephen Colbert had a problem. The star of “The Colbert Report” had just clicked on an urgent e-mail from Newsweek magazine, discovering they had changed the cover he had posed for – something they promised they wouldn’t do.

By Michael Ventre Source In tradition dating back to 1941, celebs aim to bring slice of home overseas.

By Gentoo Source This report of Stephen Colbert’s Stand Up for Heroes event this past week is brought to you courtesy of Zoner Gentoo, who was kind enough to do the only writeup I’ve seen on Stephen’s part of the event. This was originally featured as a comment, but it was too good to leave [...]

By MICHAEL VENTRE Source Perhaps the most indelible image from Stephen Colbert’s trip to Iraq is the clip of the faux conservative firebrand getting his hair shorn.

By Todd Leopold Source (CNN) — Among the entertainers who have donated their energies to the USO in recent years are Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Scarlett Johansson, Kid Rock, Queensryche, Toby Keith, Lewis Black and Robin Williams.

Story by Sgt. Lindsey Bradford Source CAMP VICTORY, BAGHDAD, Iraq — It is official — Stephen Colbert came, saw and conquered Iraq, claiming victory on day three of his six-day adventure to the Middle East.

by Scott Fontaine Source Frank Grippe walked on stage with his M-4 rifle in hand. The reaction of the host across the desk – a faux right-winger wearing a camouflage suit and a fresh buzzcut – was one of mock terror.

By James Rainey Source While the network news shows devote little air time to the ongoing war, ‘Colbert Report’ refocuses Americans’ attention on the struggle and the 130,000 troops still deployed there.

By Taylor Kearns Source FORT JACKSON, SC (WIS) – The man dubbed as South Carolina’s favorite child came back to South Carolina to meet a Fort Jackson drill sergeant.