Stephen Colbert Roasts Trump, Promises Viewers ‘We’re Built for Rough Roads’ in Post-Election ‘Late Show’ Opening
variety.comJoe Otterson TV Reporter Stephen Colbert struck a much different tone in the opening of Wednesday’s “Late Show,” offering his viewers a voice of compassion as they deal with the fallout of Donald Trump‘s victory in Tuesday’s election. “Hey there.
How you doing? If you watch this show regularly, I’m guessing you’re not doing great,” Colbert began. “Yeah, me neither. Today, some people said to me, ‘Sorry you have to do a show tonight,’ which is nice of them to say but I don’t have to do a show.
I get to do a show tonight.” Colbert then took time to express his gratitude for his crew, the audience at the Ed Sullivan Theater, and the viewers at home, “because, especially at times like this, what do we most want to be?
Not alone. So thanks for being here. “We’re gonna do a comedy show,” he continued. “We’re gonna do some jokes in just a minute because that’s what we do.
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