There’s a recurring segment on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that’s just as good as anything else on TV.
It’s not the Big Furry Hat proclamations, stacked with one-liners about bizarre human behavior and dumb phrases people insist on using. It’s not Midnight Confessions, where Stephen Colbert “admits” to activities and thoughts that aren’t actually sins. And it’s not his nightly monologue, which, misguided phrasing aside, has angled closer and closer to the tightly constructed jabs of Colbert’s Comedy Central days.
All of those are solid, but the best “The Late Show” segment doesn’t have a name and it doesn’t happen on a regular basis.
It happens whenever Colbert stumbles over a joke.
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It’s not the Big Furry Hat proclamations, stacked with one-liners about bizarre human behavior and dumb phrases people insist on using. It’s not Midnight Confessions, where Stephen Colbert “admits” to activities and thoughts that aren’t actually sins. And it’s not his nightly monologue, which, misguided phrasing aside, has angled closer and closer to the tightly constructed jabs of Colbert’s Comedy Central days.
All of those are solid, but the best “The Late Show” segment doesn’t have a name and it doesn’t happen on a regular basis.
It happens whenever Colbert stumbles over a joke.
Read More: TV’s Newest Late Night Hosts Need to Follow Trevor Noah’s Advice in Order to Survive
Colbert is a pro’s pro. Classically trained in the theater arts,...
- 5/11/2017
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Here is the first installment of “Comics Mythos”, a semi-regular column about the literary and mythological roots of comic book characters (mostly superheroes). This article will look at the powerhouses of comics, or the “supermen”. (After the Big Blue Boy Scout, not Friedrich Nietzsche’s “Ubermensch”.)
In the world of superheroes, it seems that feats of physical strength and acrobatic prowess are possibly the most prevalent demonstration of super powers. One must wonder if such physical powers are a product of the time in which these comics were originally produced – the 1930s for DC’s iconic Superman and 1941 for Marvel’s super soldier, Captain America – or does this sort of hero have roots that extend deeper into literary history. Obviously, mythology is full of heroes who have superhuman strength, stamina, and agility with Thor and Hercules being the most famous in the world of comics for their huge roles in...
In the world of superheroes, it seems that feats of physical strength and acrobatic prowess are possibly the most prevalent demonstration of super powers. One must wonder if such physical powers are a product of the time in which these comics were originally produced – the 1930s for DC’s iconic Superman and 1941 for Marvel’s super soldier, Captain America – or does this sort of hero have roots that extend deeper into literary history. Obviously, mythology is full of heroes who have superhuman strength, stamina, and agility with Thor and Hercules being the most famous in the world of comics for their huge roles in...
- 8/31/2015
- by Merriell Moyer
- SoundOnSight
La Jolla Playhouse presents An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homers classic tale, adapted by Denis OHare Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out and Lisa Peterson director of The Playhouses Surf Report and Be Aggressive, based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the Poet, with Brian Ellingsen as the Musician and runs now through September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum. BroadwayWorld has a first look at the production photos below.
- 8/16/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
La Jolla Playhouse has just announced casting for its upcoming production of An Iliad, a one-man adaptation of Homers classic tale, adapted by Denis OHare Tony Award-winning actor in Take Me Out and Lisa Peterson director of the Playhouses Surf Report and Be Aggressive, based on a translation by Robert Fagles, directed by Lisa Peterson. A co-production with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, An Iliad features Henry Woronicz as the Poet, with Brian Ellingsen as the Musician and runs August 11 September 9 in the Mandell Weiss Forum.
- 7/6/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York Theatre Workshop Nytw has announced that the New York premiere of An Iliad, by Denis OHare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homers Iliad translated by Robert Fagles, directed by Ms. Peterson, will extend for one week through Sunday, April 1, at Nytw, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Mr. OHare and Stephen Spinella will continue to alternate performances of the play.
- 3/15/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York Theatre Workshop Nytw Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo present the New York premiere of An Iliad, by Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homer's Iliad translated by Robert Fagles, directed by Ms. Peterson. Performances began on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Nytw, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Mr. O'Hare and Stephen Spinella will alternate performances of the play. BroadwayWorld brings you performance highlights below...
- 3/13/2012
- by BroadwayWorld TV
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York Theatre Workshop Nytw Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo present the New York premiere of An Iliad, by Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homer's Iliad translated by Robert Fagles, directed by Ms. Peterson. Performances began on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Nytw, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Mr. O'Hare and Stephen Spinella will alternate performances of the play. Check photos from opening night below...
- 3/7/2012
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
New York Theatre Workshop Nytw Artistic Director James C. Nicola and Managing Director William Russo present the New York premiere of An Iliad, by Denis O'Hare and Lisa Peterson, based on Homer's Iliad translated by Robert Fagles, directed by Ms. Peterson. Performances began on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Nytw, 79 East 4 Street, between Bowery and Second Avenue. Mr. O'Hare and Stephen Spinella will alternate performances of the play. Opening nights are Tuesday, March 6, 2012 Mr. O'Hare and Wednesday, March 7, 2012 Mr. Spinella. Check out a preview below...
- 3/2/2012
- by Stage Tube
- BroadwayWorld.com
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