TDS Time Machine | Stephen Colbert

The Daily Show: Ears Edition

Comedy Central

Comedy, News, Daily News

4.2 • 14.2K Ratings

🗓️ 17 May 2026

⏱️ 61 minutes

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Summary

As The Late Show with Stephen Colbert approaches its final episode, take a look back at the celebrated correspondent and host of The Colbert Report's time at The Daily Show. From his very first report on gentle TV nostalgia, through his sendoff of Jon Stewart for Jon's (first) retirement, his run for President (or at least Presidential PAC money), teaming up with Steve Carell for "Even Stepvhen" and God for "This Week in God," he arrived the son of a simple turd farmer, and left a legend... -- The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central. Stream full episodes on Paramount+ Follow TDS: YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	You're listening to Comedy Central.
0:17.7	And tonight's investigative report, Stephen Colbert, the newest member of the Daily Show,
0:22.6	takes a walk on the mild side.
0:26.6	The 90s have seen an explosion in the telecommunications industry, and with the promised
0:31.6	500 channels, you'd think there'd be room for everyone, a cable teat for every viewer piglet. But with the media
0:38.0	sows battling for the financial slop, some little piggies have none.
0:43.4	So when Nostalgia TV had trouble finding a home on America's cable systems, an aggravated
0:48.1	gang of devoted viewers banded together to keep the shows they love on the air.
0:52.9	When you found out that Nostalgia TV might be pulled up in a word, how did that make you feel?
0:59.0	Not good.
1:00.0	Not like that.
1:02.0	That's two words.
1:03.0	Just in one word, not good.
1:05.0	Gavin McLeod, a reaction.
1:08.0	What's your favorite TV show on nostalgia TV?
1:11.6	On nostalgia TV, it would be Matlock.
1:15.6	For the record, Mattlock has never appeared on the network. But you get the idea.
1:21.6	It's that kind of cutting-edge programming that compels citizens to unleash their fury.
1:25.6	Are you aware there's a show on the nostalgia channel called Quilt in a Day?
1:30.3	I have my borders added and I already...
1:33.3	So they're talking about getting up at midnight,
1:36.3	quilting non-stop with a catheter or something until midnight the next day.
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