"My character is self-important, poorly informed, well-intentioned, but an idiot… So we said, "Let's give him a promotion.""
— Stephen Colbert

January 1, 1970

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Comedians from the United StatesTelevision personalitiesProducers from the United StatesActors from Washington, D.C.Hampden–Sydney College alumni
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"Colbert spoofs cable news on Daily Show spinoff" Associated Press report (31 October 2005)