We werent actually even going to do a show today. I wasnt going to even be here right now. But, then again, a lot of people are in places today that they did not expect to be. Because, in the earlymorning hours, we learned that President Trump and first lady melania tested positive for covid19. Now, say what you will about the president and i do this is a serious moment for our nation, and we all wish the president and the first lady of the United States a speedy and full recovery. News on trumps condition has been sketchy. This morning, the president s old friend, dr. Ronny jackson remember him . He said the president and the first lady are going to be okay, tweeting, they are both fine and completely asymp totic. The president is in very good health and has no comorbiteees. Yes, he doesnt have a single symptot and theres nothing wrong with his biteies, let alone his morebities. If donald trump ever wants lessbities, thats when we should worry. But the disgraced doctor might be shocki
Cory booker and musical guest public enemy featuring live jon batiste and stay homin. And now, live from the ed sullivan Theater Office building in new york city, its Stephen Colbert stephen welcome, welcome, one and all to a late show. I am your host, Stephen Colbert, as it says on the bone here. Well, we are live, right there, after the first president ial debate. Tonight was the opening round of donald trump versus joe biden, the battle of the boomers, the showman versus the joeman. Get ready for democracy to crumble i come to you tonight, ladies and gentlemen, an empty vessel, a man with a mind wiped clean. I have stood in the swirling chaos of creation. I have seen shiva dancing destruction wielding his carvings agreement gout oft universe. The sky once red, blue, and black until all that remained was a starless void and the hollowed husk once known as Chris Wallace. We are emerged from the mad whirlwind where we forbade on the governance of god himself, and he said unto us, jesus
Family. Marry an heiress. Have your father make a huge donation to the Ivy League School you want to attend. Ask the country of qatar to bail out your real estate mistakes. Befriend a murderous saudi prince. And model your look after slender man. Its that easy just listen to this satisfied customer bleep that guy. Another success story. So order Jared Kushners get black on your feet today, and inherit the future you deserve seriously, bleep that guy. Its a late show with Stephen Colbert. Tonight plus, stephen welcomes dr. Sanjay gupta and comedian sarah cooper 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 hollow, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to a late show. I am your host, Stephen Colbert. Folks, the 2020 election is one week away. Mark your calendars, and then get a better calendar. It should be on there already. On november 3, i will have a live Election Night special on showtime
Its a late show with Stephen Colbert. Tonight west wing with the cast and creator of the west wing. 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 rare friday late show. Its a special one. Im your host, Stephen Colbert its a very special a late show tonight, because well take a break from talking about what happened in the west wing and instead, talk about what happened on the west wing specifically, a west wing special to benefit when we all itse evt next thursday, october 15, bringing together the cast and creators of one of the most iconic shows of the last 20 years. Plus, its on hbo, so maybe well finally get a peek at josiah bartlets south wing. Im talkin martin sheen peen. Dont let us down, marty. Its all to benefit Michelle Obamas voter initiative, when we all vote. Oh, i know that one november 3. Do it. Tonight, ill be interviewing west wing stars
Just like all my other past proteges. You are strong as an ox. You are the picture of health you are you feeling all right . I mean, i know im just a manifestation of your ego, but you seem a little shaky. He is sick. He should put his mask on and protect those around him. Shut up, crab of reason. No one invited you up here. Mr. President , please, come. We must project false confidence. Ill dictate a statement to you. I just left walter reed. whispering ive learned so much about the coronavirus. And i learned so much about coronavirus. whispering and now im better and now im better. whispering and maybe im immune, i dont know. And maybe im immune, i dont know. laughs coughing oh, no this bastard gave me covid no one ever listens to crab of reason. Crab of reason, this fall on cbs. Its a late show with Stephen Colbert. Tonight dont mask, dont tell. Plus, stephen welcomes, Jerry Seinfeld and musical guest ella mai featuring jon batiste and stay homin. And now, live on tape from the ed s