I just got back from the taping, and I'm happy to report that the over 1,100 suggestions, advice and comments from folks all over the world allowed me to survive "The Colbert Report" with my dignity nearly intact. He is as smart, funny and quick in person as he is on the air. DUH. And his staff had been reading the blog posts and were impressed with how closely folks were watching the show.
Having been brought up in a family of teasers, as my niece said, "your whole life has been preparation for this show." My son’s critique… "you did a good job, can’t expect it to be perfect with a guy like Colbert." For a 13-year-old I take that as high praise….
But you all decide.
Shortly before going on air, Tom DeLay sent out a fundraising letter using the next Brave New Films' release, THE BIG BUY as a way to scare up some money from his supporters. The interview ended up being all about DeLay...more on that soon.
Those technically and creatively inclined, please edit your own versions of the show, improving, changing, putting other characters in responding to Stephen’s questions to me. Jim promises he will link the video up here as soon as he can after it airs on the west coast.
So thanks again, it has been a blast, and Colberites beware, the Brave New Films team has taken the field...
too late, but i was going to suggest you catch the d. gergen interview with mr. T. (truthiness) . he caught the host off base twice: first by being avuncular "how old are you?" and next by explaining there had been a time to be conservative, but now was a time to shift left!. He did good. Maybe next time. Just watched Iraq for sale and thank you its super.
don.
I love Colbert's Show
Why do you hate my show so much. My show is awesome, and i have more fans than you. I save america, and you dont.
I was so happy to see you followed my advice and wore the bear suit.
Robert,
Great job! I can't believe Colbert is nice in person. He's such a schwantz on stage! I know he was quite intimidating, but you supplied great information!
I have to tell you as Colbert walked to the table to interview you, I was yelling at the TV (at Colbert), "You be nice to him or I'll kill you myself!!" ;-)
Amy
p.s. I gave out 10 of your Wal-Mart DVD's as Christmas presents and to co-workers, including my boss. Keep up the great work.
Great Stuff!
Greenwald your my hero!
I think I'm voting you for president, and any other office I vote on.
What a good idea!
;)
Watched you on Colbert and you did fine. Yes, I believe you disarmed Colbert when I noticed him looking for words to respond.
I love Stehen Colbert and the way he reports the news. I would not miss his show for the world. I wish his show was on for 1 hour since it is over so fast. Good luck to you on your fine movies.
They've got your interview on the Comedy Central website now, too. Just saw it there -- nice job!
I think you did wonderfully. He's a bit of a cad and you certainly got your word in despite his gregarity. I was introduced to you on this show and I will definitely follow up on your films. Thanks for your voice.
-Peter
Just wanted to say I watched the show -- and you done good.
I have to pity anyone who accepts an invitation to be Colbert's guest -- and applaud their courage -- but you did manage to seize a few moments and make a few points ... noble effort. Thanks for all the great work you do!
what what! All went well. Yea for progress!
.mr. greenwald, i have hosted screenings of your films, faithfully, and will do so with "the big buy," as well. i just love you, and the work you do, and i think you did very well with stevie-boy! one must never lose sight of his methodology: devil's advocate, in order to illuminate the ludicrousness of what is going on in this country. he's really on your side, ya know? bravo. i have seen others nearly cry from frustration: former FEMA director Michael Brown looked twice like he was lost, and under attack. clearly, he forgot that the interview is meant to be silly.
by the way, i used to live in delay's original district, and moved (very) far south, nearly all the way to Galveston (Clear Lake/Webster). he followed me. his district now covers so much of houston as to be laughable--if it was not so scary. during the redistricting debacle, i kept wondering if anyone was paying attention, and might come an intervene. no one did. your film will elucidate the massively treasonous nature of texas politics. thank you.
Dear Mr. Greenwald, You were great last
night on Colbert! You are a champion for
the people and I appreciate all the great work
for Human Life on the planet. Thanks for
coming out of your comfort zone to help human right's issues. Yes ,you love America
and beyond that you love humanity. I wish
your movie about the Patriot Act 2 would come
out again. That was a great movie that alot of people haven't heard about. I would like to get a copy of all your documentaries including
"Unprecedented". How do I get a list and
purchase the films? I met you briefly at the
Media Reform Conference in St Louis last
year. You are the best! Thanks for all your
courageous and intelligent work. Olga Osborne
Dear Mr. Greenwald, You were great last
night on Colbert! You are a champion for
the people and I appreciate all the great work
for Human Life on the planet. Thanks for
coming out of your comfort zone to help human right's issues. Yes ,you love America
and beyond that you love humanity. I wish
your movie about the Patriot Act 2 would come
out again. That was a great movie that alot of people haven't heard about. I would like to get a copy of all your documentaries including
"Unprecedented". How do I get a list and
purchase the films? I met you briefly at the
Media Reform Conference in St Louis last
year. You are the best! Thanks for all your
courageous and intelligent work. Olga Osborne
You didn't just survive --- you rocked!
Just watched your interview and thought you did great!
You did wonderfully well! Robert you are doing a great service to this nation!
You did great last night! The first time getting out there is always the hardest. Your films are well crafted and insightful, and they make a meaningful and important contribution to our nation. We need you out there doing this work. - Bill in Chicago.
I'm glad you were able to get some air time to help get the message out and you did a fine job staying focused despite Stephen's knack for attempting to disarm his guests. Stephen plays the devils advocate to what is primarily the established Daily Show fanbase who should all support your efforts by purchasing your films and screening them to all thier uptight friends. Keep up the good work. -Mike R (a concerned non-partisan Texan)
I was very impressed with your interview last night and am very excited to see your new release. I appreciate what you're doing and I think you did great across from Stephen!
I was privileged to be at the Colbert taping...even got the self- important prod. asst. to change our seats so we could watch the interview portion close up and personal. My charming, funny, and very bright brother-in-law (that would be Robert, folks!) totally did the Greenwald clan proud. That's nothing new, of course...but to go mano a mano with my personal idol Steven Colbert.... wow!!!!! It was a banner evening and a banner performance. I just got a message from Harold Greenwald's ashes..." That was pretty good son; only your father could have done any better..." And I might have heard Ruth's gravelly voice telling everyone that she feels even prouder than Steven Spielberg's mother. Without delay, on to De Lay!!!! Many thanks, bro, for the tix... your crazy sis, Wendy
I found your blog after seeing you on The Colbert Report. That was great!
Robert: Not perfect? In an unscripted and unpredictable encounter like that, your performance was perfection. Well done! Now we just gotta get Stewart to get you on TDSWJS when the movie is released. Thanks for all you do. You're an American hero. Regards, Whit
Nice job. The way he smirked at the end of the interview was a sign that you did some damage.
Does he stay in character when you meet him off the air?
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Wonderful! You really stayed on message without getting all Hannctimonious. You're ready for FOX!
You were great on Colbert! We need to repeat the message in the media that DeLay and many of his peers are crooks hiding behind a guise of "core, conservative beliefs" as DeLay wrote in his anti-Greenwald fundraising pitch. Let's repeat it with the same persistence and focus that they have used to slander all critics.
Let's hope that the feigned Republican outrage to your filim only brings it more publicity and more Republican viewers. Thank you for the important and effective work that you do.
You did great! You made your point and you made Stephen (almost) laugh at himself. That is the highest compliment Stephen can pay a guest as far as I'm concerned. You should FEAR NO ONE!
Great job. 'Looked like you had fun, too.
Mr. Greenwald,
I just finished watching the Colbert Report and I must say you disarmed Steven Colbert beautifully. I believe you made Mr. Colbert work hard for his words. Even the audience applauded you in agreement to stop the Republican crooks from spreading throughout our nation.
So, I commend you on your valor !
Thank you, Sir, for your films .
Maggie Stewart.
Great job!
Just watched you on Central Time. Terrific job! What were you worried about? You held your own with style. Nice tactic at the end, getting a date for your next interview on the show!