Stephen Colbert turned into the pompous dullard he once satirized
Stephen Colbert's tenure as a late-night host has drawn criticism for its political focus, contrasting with earlier hosts like Johnny Carson. Critics argue that Colbert's approach has shifted from satire to self-indulgent partisanship, particularly in his treatment of left-wing figures. The article reflects on the changing landscape of late-night television and the role of entertainers in political discourse.
- ▪Stephen Colbert is concluding his run as the host of CBS's Late Night franchise after 33 years.
- ▪Colbert gained fame by mocking Republicans but has been criticized for his partisan commentary in recent years.
- ▪The article compares Colbert's approach to that of Johnny Carson, who avoided heavy political commentary during his tenure.
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In Focus delivers deeper coverage of the political, cultural, and ideological issues shaping America. Published daily by senior writers and experts, these in-depth pieces go beyond the headlines to give readers the full picture. You can find our full list of In Focus pieces here. Back in 1979, Mike Wallace of 60 Minutes asked late-night talk show host Johnny Carson, “Do you get sensitive about the fact that people say he’ll never joke about a serious controversy?” Recommended Stories Mexico’s consulate network is a foreign lobbying operation Why law enforcement fears new ‘ghost gun’ bans won’t stop the surge Fauci knew: the lab-leak cover-up that broke America By “people,” of course, Wallace meant left-leaning media personalities like himself.
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