Martha teichner looks into it. uptempo music reporter snacks is one pampered pig. Is she just a little spoiled . I have no say in these things. A little bit, yes, but he says that, but then for christmas he bought a leopard print robe with a magenta boa and a big rhinestone s. Reporter and another human sized one with a big d on it. So they match. Reporter tim taylor and dana boyle, snacks pet parents thats what they call pet owners these days dont care if people think theyre nuts. I generally fall asleep on the couch with her and sleep there all night. So, when we went furniture shopping the last time, we literally said, we need something deep enough because i need to be able to spoon with my pig at night. Reporter tim and dana often welcome squirrel girl into their new jersey home, as well. Come on reporter shes not exactly a pet, but close. Nearly 85 million American Homes are home to pets as well as people. Three out of four dog and cat owners consider their pets members of the fam
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Plus stephen welcomes Stacey Abrams and Thomas Middleditch, featuring jon batiste and stay homin. And now live on tape from the ed sullivan Theater Office building in new york city, its Stephen Colbert stephen hey, everybody there you go welcome to a late show. Im your host Stephen Colbert. I want to give my wife a glass of champagne. You have been a rock the last couple of weeks. Thanks so much. Ladies and gentlemen, joe biden did it hes our next president im so happy i want to share this moment with you, my audience, i wish we could all be together in the theater, instead of being stuck in this converted storage room but thats not going to stop me from firing the tshirt cannon come on chris, catch this. Come on, catch it okay, jimmy, thats enough. Ill fire that thing back up. Ready at a moments notice. Every time someone groans at one of my jokes, it is go time bleep . Hear that . That means its working. There you go. Finally, after four years, americans can exhale. Unless youre near
We try to live in the moment, to not miss whats right in front of us. At mutual of america, we believe taking care of tomorrow can help you make the most of today. Mutual of america financial group, Retirement Services and investments. Additional support has been provided by consumer cellular. And by and by the corporation for public broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the american people. And by contributions to your pbs station from viewers like you. Thank you. Sreenivasan good evening, and thank you for joining us. One week after being named president elect, joe biden said today that he is getting closer to naming his cabinet. The president elect and his wife jill, surrounded by secret service agents, were out for a bike ride this morning when reporters shouted questions about the president ial transition. Are you any closer to making a cabinet decision . Yes. Sreenivasan the bidens were near their Vacation Home in rehoboth beach, delaware, where they spent several days. I
Whats happening . potusgeist. Leaving this winter . What a baby. Announcer its a late show with Stephen Colbert tonight, potus cant copus. Plus, stephen welcomes Michael Moore and musical guest Sara Bareilles with a special appearance by steve carell featuring jon batiste and stay homin. And now, live on tape from the ed sullivan Theater Office building in new york city, its Stephen Colbert stephen hey, everybody welcome to a late show. I am your host, Stephen Colbert. Im so glad youre here, and you and you and you, my friends, for this special night, because believe it or not, this is our thousandth episode 1,000 i wish i could be together with the whole staff right now. Theyve done such an extraordinary job. The writers, staff, editors, producers, postproduction, the amazing crew, my editorial staff, the lawyers oh, the lawyers we planned a big balloon drop, which. I assume is happening right now in the theater . Its happening. I dont know, you could lie to me, because were not allow