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Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert is a multifaceted American entertainer, known for his satirical wit and political commentary. He gained prominence as the host of The Colbert Report (2005-2014), where he portrayed a fictional conservative pundit. Since 2015, he has hosted The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, a more traditional late-night talk show, while still incorporating his signature comedic style and political insights. He is a writer, producer, and actor as well.

May 13, 1964: Stephen Colbert Born

On May 13, 1964, Stephen Tyrone Colbert was born. He is known as an American comedian, writer, producer, political commentator, actor, and television host.

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1969: Father's Role at Medical University of South Carolina

In 1969, James Colbert Jr., Stephen Colbert's father, became the first vice president of academic affairs at the Medical University of South Carolina.

1972: Colbert Owns a Nixon Campaign Poster

In 1972, Richard Nixon had a campaign poster that Stephen Colbert now owns. The poster reads: "For the first time in 20 years we are spending more on human resources than on defense!" Colbert noted that Nixon's views were highlighted to show his compromise toward progressive issues.

September 11, 1974: Family Tragedy

On September 11, 1974, Stephen Colbert's father and his brothers Paul and Peter died in the crash of Eastern Air Lines Flight 212 while attempting to land in Charlotte, North Carolina. They were on their way to enroll Paul and Peter at Canterbury School in New Milford, Connecticut.

1982: Enrollment at Hampden-Sydney College

In 1982, Stephen Colbert enrolled at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, majoring in philosophy and participating in plays.

1984: Transfer to Northwestern University

In 1984, Stephen Colbert transferred to Northwestern University as a theater major to study performance.

1986: Job at Second City

After graduating in 1986, Stephen Colbert took a job answering phones and selling souvenirs at Second City and then signed up for improvisation classes.

1986: Graduation from Northwestern University

In 1986, Stephen Colbert graduated from Northwestern University's School of Communication.

1990: Meeting Evelyn McGee-Colbert

In 1990, Evelyn McGee met Jon Stewart before she met Stephen Colbert at the world premiere of Hydrogen Jukebox at the Spoleto Festival USA in Charleston. Colbert later described meeting Evie as being a love at first sight encounter.

1993: Marriage to Evelyn McGee-Colbert

In 1993, Stephen Colbert married Evelyn "Evie" McGee-Colbert. She is the daughter of prominent Charleston civil litigator Joseph McGee.

1995: Debut of Exit 57

In 1995, Exit 57, a sketch comedy show created by Amy Sedaris, Paul Dinello and Stephen Colbert, debuted on Comedy Central and was nominated for five CableACE Awards.

1996: End of Exit 57

In 1996, Exit 57 ended after airing for 12 episodes.

1997: Joining The Daily Show

In 1997, Stephen Colbert joined the cast of Comedy Central's The Daily Show as a correspondent.

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1998: Development of Strangers with Candy

In 1998, Comedy Central picked up the new comedy series "Strangers with Candy" after Colbert had already begun working on The Daily Show.

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1999: Jon Stewart takes over The Daily Show

In 1999, Jon Stewart took over hosting duties, also serving as a writer and co-executive producer in The Daily Show.

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1999: Airing of Strangers with Candy

In 1999, thirty episodes of Strangers with Candy aired on Comedy Central.

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2000: Daily Show Coverage of US Presidential Election

In 2000, Colbert reported from the floor of the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention as a part of The Daily Show's coverage of the U.S. presidential elections.

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2000: Emmy Awards for The Daily Show Writing

In 2000, Stephen Colbert and the other Daily Show writers received three Emmy Awards as writers for The Daily Show.

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2000: Increased Popularity of The Daily Show

In 2000, The Daily Show roles of the show's correspondents were expanded to include more in-studio segments and international reports, which were almost always done in the studio with the aid of a greenscreen.

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2000: Colbert References 2000 Election

In 2000, the election featured a tight recount in Florida that was settled in a landmark Supreme Court decision. On November 1, 2007 Stephen Colbert referenced it, saying he did not wish to put the country through an agonizing Supreme Court battle, announcing his withdrawal from his presidential bid.

2000: Airing of Strangers with Candy

In 2000, thirty episodes of Strangers with Candy aired on Comedy Central.

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March 3, 2002: Filling In as Anchor on The Daily Show

On March 3, 2002, Stephen Colbert filled in as anchor on The Daily Show for the full week when Jon Stewart hosted Saturday Night Live.

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2002: New Correspondents Imitated Colbert

In 2002, Rob Corddry and Ed Helms joined The Daily Show and imitated Stephen Colbert for a year or two.

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2003: Publication of "Wigfield: The Can Do Town That Just May Not"

In 2003, Colbert co-authored the satirical novel "Wigfield: The Can Do Town That Just May Not" with Amy Sedaris and Paul Dinello, which tells the story of a small town threatened by a dam's destruction.

Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not
Wigfield: The Can-Do Town That Just May Not

2004: Daily Show Coverage of US Presidential Election

In 2004, Colbert reported from the floor of the Democratic National Convention and the Republican National Convention as a part of The Daily Show's award-winning coverage of the U.S. presidential elections.

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2004: Colbert Identifies as a Democrat

In a 2004 interview, Stephen Colbert described himself as a Democrat, even though he stated he was not particularly political before joining The Daily Show.

June 16, 2005: Colbert Reads in Bloomsday on Broadway XXIV

On June 16, 2005, Stephen Colbert read the part of Leopold Bloom in Bloomsday on Broadway XXIV: Love Literature Language Lust: Leopold's Women Bloom at Symphony Space in New York City.

October 17, 2005: Premiere of The Colbert Report

On October 17, 2005, Stephen Colbert began hosting his own television show, "The Colbert Report", on Comedy Central. This show was a spin-off of The Daily Show and parodied cable news shows, particularly those with political talk show hosts.

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2005: Hosting The Colbert Report

In 2005, Colbert began hosting The Colbert Report on Comedy Central, a satirical program.

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2005: Word of the Year

In 2005, Colbert coined the word truthiness on The Colbert Report.

2005: Emmy Win for The Daily Show

In 2005, Colbert won an Emmy as a writer of The Daily Show.

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2005: Colbert Leaves Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law

In 2005, Stephen Colbert left Adult Swim's "Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law" to work on The Colbert Report, leading to the death of his characters, though he later returned for the series finale. He also appeared in the film adaptation of "Bewitched" in 2005.

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2005: Additional Emmy Awards and Satellite Award Nomination

In 2005, Stephen Colbert received additional Emmy Awards as writers for The Daily Show. He was also nominated for a Satellite Award for his performance on The Colbert Report.

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January 2006: American Dialect Society's Word of the Year

In January 2006, the American Dialect Society named truthiness, a word Colbert coined, as its 2005 Word of the Year.

April 29, 2006: Colbert at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

On April 29, 2006, Stephen Colbert was the featured entertainer at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. He delivered a satirical routine targeting President George W. Bush and the media, performing in his politically conservative character from The Colbert Report.

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May 2006: One of New York's most influential people in media

In May 2006, New York magazine listed Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart as one of its top dozen influential persons in media.

June 2006: Honorary Doctorate from Knox College

In June 2006, Stephen Colbert received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from Knox College after speaking at the school's commencement ceremony.

September 2006: 2nd Sexiest TV News Anchor

In September 2006, Colbert was named the 2nd Sexiest TV News Anchor by Maxim.

October 30, 2006: Custody Agreement for Emmy Award

On The Colbert Report episode aired on October 30, 2006, Barry Manilow and Stephen Colbert jokingly signed and notarized a revolving biannual custody agreement for an Emmy.

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November 2006: "Sexy Surprise" by People

In November 2006, Stephen Colbert was named a "sexy surprise" by People in the Sexiest Man Alive honors.

December 9, 2006: Merriam-Webster's Word of the Year

On December 9, 2006, Merriam-Webster announced that it selected "truthiness" as its Word of the Year for 2006, with the word winning by a five-to-one margin in an online poll.

December 2006: GQ's "Men of the Year"

In the December 2006 issue of GQ, Stephen Colbert was named one of GQ's "Men of the Year".

2006: Performance at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

In 2006, Colbert performed at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

2006: Emmy Win for The Daily Show

In 2006, Colbert won an Emmy as a writer of The Daily Show.

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2006: White House Correspondents' Association Dinner

In 2006, Stephen Colbert performed as a featured entertainer at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

2006: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2006, Stephen Colbert was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People.

2006: Reaction to Colbert's White House Correspondents' Dinner Performance

In 2006, Stephen Colbert's performance at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner received a mixed initial response, with some media outlets paying little attention to it. However, the video of the performance became an internet sensation, and ratings for The Colbert Report increased.

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February 2007: Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream

In February 2007, Ben & Jerry's unveiled a new ice cream flavor in honor of Stephen Colbert, named Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream.

March 3, 2007: Person of the Year by the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival

On March 3, 2007, Colbert was named Person of the Year by the U.S. Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.

March 20, 2007: Stephen Colbert Day in Oshawa

On March 20, 2007, Oshawa Mayor John Gray declared March 20, 2007 (the mayor's own birthday), Stephen Colbert Day, honoring a previous bet with Stephen Colbert.

March 24, 2007: Speaker of the Year Award by The Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA)

On March 24, 2007, Stephen Colbert was given the Speaker of the Year Award by The Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) for his drive to expose the rhetorical shortcomings of contemporary political discourse.

June 13, 2007: Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards

On June 13, 2007, Colbert was honored for the Gutsiest Move on the Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards for his performance at the 2006 White House Correspondents' Association Dinner.

August 2007: "Air Colbert" named by Virgin America

In August 2007, Virgin America named an airplane, "Air Colbert", in Stephen Colbert's honor.

October 7, 2007: Release of "I Am America (And So Can You!)"

On October 7, 2007, Colbert's book associated with The Colbert Report, "I Am America (And So Can You!)", was released by Grand Central Publishing.

I Am America (And So Can You!)
I Am America (And So Can You!)

October 16, 2007: Colbert Announces Presidential Candidacy

On October 16, 2007, Stephen Colbert announced his intention to run for president on both the Republican and Democratic platforms, but only as a "favorite son" in his native South Carolina.

I Am America (And So Can You!)
I Am America (And So Can You!)

October 28, 2007: Colbert Campaigns in South Carolina

On October 28, 2007, Stephen Colbert campaigned in Columbia, the South Carolina state capital, where he received the key to the city from Mayor Bob Coble, as part of his presidential campaign.

November 1, 2007: Colbert's Presidential Bid Rejected

On November 1, 2007, the South Carolina Democratic Party executive council voted 13–3 to refuse Stephen Colbert's application to be on the ballot for president, after announcing his run on October 16, 2007. He later dropped out of the race.

December 20, 2007: Celebrity of the Year

On December 20, 2007, Stephen Colbert was named Celebrity of the Year by The Associated Press.

2007: Emmy Loss to Tony Bennett

In 2007, Stephen Colbert lost an Emmy award in the Best Performance in a Variety, Musical Program or Special category to Tony Bennett.

2007: I Am America (And So Can You!) listed No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list

In 2007, Stephen Colbert's book, I Am America (And So Can You!) was listed No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list.

I Am America (And So Can You!)
I Am America (And So Can You!)

2007: Peabody Award

Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award in 2007 for The Colbert Report.

April 2, 2008: Peabody Award

On April 2, 2008, Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award for The Colbert Report.

June 2, 2008: Class Day address to Princeton University

On June 2, 2008, Colbert delivered the Class Day address to the graduating class of Princeton University and accepted the Class of 2008 Understandable Vanity Award.

August 2008: Colbert Campaign Ads Appear in Marvel Comics

As late as August 2008, background appearances of Colbert campaign ads continued to appear in Marvel Comics publications, such as Secret Invasion No. 5, which also featured a cameo of an alien Skrull posing as Colbert.

October 2008: Colbert Appears in The Amazing Spider-Man

In October 2008, Stephen Colbert made an extended 8-page appearance webslinging with Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man issue No. 573.

November 2008: DVD Release of "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!"

In November 2008, the DVD of Colbert's Christmas special, A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!, was released.

November 23, 2008: A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All! Aired

On November 23, 2008, Colbert's Christmas special, A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!, aired on Comedy Central.

2008: Species named after Colbert

In 2008 a species of California trapdoor spider was named Aptostichus stephencolberti. Other species named for Colbert include a species of Venezuelan diving beetle named Agaporomorphus colberti and a Chilean stonefly named Diamphipnoa colberti, both formally described in 2008.

2008: Emmy Loss to Don Rickles

In 2008, Stephen Colbert lost in the same Emmy category to Don Rickles.

2008: Colbert's "Straw Poll That Makes a Difference"

In 2008, Stephen Colbert teamed up with Donorschoose.org to create a "straw poll that makes a difference" for the Pennsylvania primary, encouraging viewers to donate to classroom projects in honor of their favorite candidate, raising $185,000 for schools.

February 12, 2009: Brother's Appearance on The Colbert Report

On February 12, 2009, Stephen Colbert's brother Edward appeared on The Colbert Report to discuss the pronunciation of their last name.

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April 14, 2009: COLBERT treadmill named

On April 14, 2009, NASA renamed the T-2 treadmill the "Combined Operational Load-Bearing External Resistance Treadmill", or COLBERT, after Stephen Colbert.

June 5, 2009: Colbert Arrives in Iraq to Film USO Shows

On June 5, 2009, Stephen Colbert arrived in Baghdad, Iraq, to film a week of shows called "Operation Iraqi Stephen: Going Commando" sponsored by the USO. During the first episode, Colbert had his hair cropped in a military style.

August 2009: STS-128 mission

In August 2009, the Space Shuttle Discovery took the new treadmill for the International Space Station, the COLBERT, to the ISS during the STS-128 mission.

2009: Colbert voices President of the U.S. in Monsters vs. Aliens

In 2009, Stephen Colbert voiced the president of the U.S. in the film "Monsters vs. Aliens".

January 2010: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album

In January 2010, Colbert received the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for his album A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!.

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Apple iPad (10th Generation): with A14 Bionic chip, 10.9-inch Liquid Retina Display, 64GB, Wi-Fi 6, 12MP front/12MP Back Camera, Touch ID, All-Day Battery Life – Silver

January 2010: Colbert Named Assistant Sports Psychologist

In January 2010, Stephen Colbert was named the assistant sports psychologist for the US Olympic speed skating team at the 2010 Winter Olympics.

September 10, 2010: Stewart and Colbert Announce Future Event

On September 10, 2010, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert pre-announced a future event on both The Daily Show and The Colbert Report.

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September 16, 2010: Stewart and Colbert Announce Competing Rallies

On September 16, 2010, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert announced competing rallies on the Washington, D.C., Mall for October 30, 2010: Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity" and Colbert's "March to Keep Fear Alive".

September 24, 2010: Colbert Testifies Before House Subcommittee

On September 24, 2010, Stephen Colbert testified in character before the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Security to describe his experience with the United Farm Workers' "Take Our Jobs" program.

October 30, 2010: Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

On October 30, 2010, Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity", and Colbert's "March to Keep Fear Alive" were both eventually merged into the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.

2010: Scripto Conceived

At the end of 2010, Stephen Colbert and Rob Dubbin conceived Scripto, a collaborative script software for writer rooms, inspired by a mishap on The Colbert Report involving a real life goat.

April 2011: Colbert Performs in Stephen Sondheim's Company

In April 2011, Stephen Colbert performed as Harry in the concert-style revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical Company, presented by the New York Philharmonic at the Lincoln Center.

May 2011: Colbert Requests FEC Media Exemption

In May 2011, Stephen Colbert filed a request with the Federal Election Commission (FEC) for a media exemption for coverage of his political action committee, ColbertPAC, on The Colbert Report.

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May 2011: Colbert Participates in Charleston to Bermuda Race

In May 2011, Stephen Colbert participated in the Charleston to Bermuda Race as captain of the ship "the Spirit of Juno," finishing second.

June 2011: FEC Grants Limited Media Exemption

In June 2011, the FEC voted 5–1 to grant The Colbert Report a limited media exemption, allowing unlimited donations of airtime and show resources to promote the Colbert Super PAC without requiring disclosure to the FEC, but only for ads appearing on The Colbert Report.

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2011: Vanity Fair's "New Establishment List"

In 2011, Colbert was placed at number 28 in Vanity Fair's "New Establishment List".

2011: Commencement speaker for Northwestern University

In 2011, Colbert was the commencement speaker for Northwestern University and received an honorary degree.

2011: Peabody Award

Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award in 2011.

January 16, 2012: Colbert Encourages Viewers to Vote for Herman Cain

On January 16, 2012, Colbert satirically encouraged viewers to vote for Herman Cain in the South Carolina primary, considering it support for his own possible candidacy.

July 2012: Colbert Extends Contract with Comedy Central

In July 2012, Stephen Colbert extended his contract with Comedy Central by two years, ensuring that "The Colbert Report" would continue until the end of 2014.

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2012: Colbert Considers Presidential Run

In 2012, Colbert considered running for president in South Carolina and signed over control of his Super PAC to Jon Stewart to explore his possible candidacy.

2012: Named One of Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2012, Stephen Colbert was again named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People.

2012: Maxim Magazine's Hot 100

In 2012, Stephen Colbert was listed as No. 69 on Maxim Magazine's Hot 100, becoming the first man to be included on the list.

2012: Collaboration with Montclair Film Festival Begins

Since 2012, Colbert has collaborated with the Montclair Film Festival, hosting fundraising events and leading Q&As with various figures in the film industry.

January 2013: Rolling Stone's Funniest People

In January 2013, Rolling Stone named Stephen Colbert number 2 in their "The 50 Funniest People Now" list.

2013: Colbert on Nixon's prolongation of the Vietnam War

In 2013 Stephen Colbert commented that Nixon's prolongation of the Vietnam War for political gain led to the deaths of tens of thousands of peoples, shattered the trust of the American people to the American military establishment and the president and changed the press relationship with the president forever.

April 10, 2014: Colbert to succeed David Letterman as Late Show host

On April 10, 2014, CBS announced that Stephen Colbert would take over from David Letterman as the host of "The Late Show" when Letterman retired.

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December 2014: Paste's Best Twitter Accounts

In December 2014, Paste named Stephen Colbert's Twitter one of "The 75 Best Twitter Accounts of 2014" ranking it at number 7.

December 18, 2014: Final Episode of The Colbert Report

On December 18, 2014, Stephen Colbert hosted the final episode of "The Colbert Report", which had been running since October 17, 2005. The show was a spin-off from The Daily Show, satirizing television news and political talk shows.

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2014: End of The Colbert Report

In 2014, Stephen Colbert concluded his role as the host of The Colbert Report on Comedy Central.

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2014: Aleiodes colberti named after Colbert

In 2014, a species of parasitic wasp from Ecuador, Aleiodes colberti, was named for Colbert, along with newly described species named for other celebrities.

2014: Hosts Kennedy Center Honors

Since 2014, Stephen Colbert has hosted the Kennedy Center Honors for three consecutive years.

January 12, 2015: Colbert's Late Show Premiere Date Announced

On January 12, 2015, CBS announced that Stephen Colbert's debut as the host of "The Late Show" would be on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.

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September 8, 2015: Colbert's Debut as Host of The Late Show

On September 8, 2015, Stephen Colbert premiered as the host of "The Late Show" on CBS, succeeding David Letterman. George Clooney was the first guest on the show.

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September 2015: Hosting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Since September 2015, Stephen Colbert has been hosting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on CBS.

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2015: Honorary degree from Wake Forest University

In 2015, Colbert received an honorary degree from Wake Forest University as the 2015 commencement speaker.

2015: Outstanding Civilian Service Award

In 2015, Colbert was awarded the third highest honor within the Department of the Army Civilian Awards, the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, for substantial contributions to the U.S. Army community.

2015: Hired to host The Late Show

In 2015, Stephen Colbert was hired to succeed David Letterman as host of the Late Show on CBS.

2016: Colbert's Comments on Hillary Clinton

In 2016, Stephen Colbert described Hillary Clinton as representing "the common systemic corruption of Washington, D.C." and stated that people's hesitancy about her was "completely reasonable".

2016: Sonoma colberti named after Colbert's on-screen persona

In 2016, a rove beetle, Sonoma colberti, was named after Colbert's on-screen persona.

September 2017: Hosting the Primetime Emmy Awards

In September 2017, Stephen Colbert hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.

September 17, 2017: Colbert Hosts the Primetime Emmy Awards

On September 17, 2017, Stephen Colbert hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards, which was broadcast on CBS.

December 2017: GQ's "Men of the Year"

In December 2017, Stephen Colbert was chosen as one of GQ's "Men of the Year".

2017: Colbert on Cosby's Comedy

In 2017, Colbert said he can no longer listen to Bill Cosby's comedy due to the sexual assault allegations made against Cosby.

2017: Hosts the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards

In 2017, Stephen Colbert hosted the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.

2018: Vanity Fair's "New Establishment List"

In 2018, Colbert was placed at number 32 in Vanity Fair's "2018 New Establishment List".

2018: Colbert Discusses Depression and Anxiety

In a 2018 interview, Stephen Colbert revealed that during his college and Second City years, he suffered from bouts of depression and anxiety for which he had to be medicated.

2019: Conversation with Tolkien Cast

In 2019, Stephen Colbert hosted a conversation with the cast of the film Tolkien as part of an event for Montclair Film and Fathom Events.

2020: Diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo

In 2020, Stephen Colbert revealed he developed benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, a type of balance disorder.

2020: Peabody Award

Stephen Colbert received a Peabody Award in 2020.

May 2021: Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Yale University

In May 2021, Colbert received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Yale University.

2021: Moderates Lord of the Rings Cast Reunions

In 2021, Colbert moderated Lord of the Rings cast reunions screened at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema and made available on a Bluray collectors edition of the film series.

2021: Colbert Signs Deal with CBS Studios

In 2021, Stephen Colbert and his Spartina Productions company signed a deal with CBS Studios, leading to the production of programs like "Tooning Out the News" and "Fairview".

April 2022: Colbert Tests Positive for COVID-19

In April 2022, Stephen Colbert tested positive for COVID-19, leading to a halt in The Late Show production.

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May 2023: Colbert Banned from Russia

In May 2023, Stephen Colbert was permanently banned from entering Russia along with 500 other Americans, due to being "involved in the spread of Russophobic attitudes and fakes." These bans were in response to U.S. imposed sanctions on the country.

August 30, 2023: Talk Show Hosts Launch Strike Force Five Podcast

On August 30, 2023, Stephen Colbert, along with Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, and John Oliver, began hosting the comedy podcast "Strike Force Five" to support their staff members during the 2023 Writers Guild of America strike.

October 2023: Colbert Tests Positive for COVID for Second Time

In October 2023, Colbert tested positive for COVID for a second time.

November 2023: Colbert Suffers Ruptured Appendix

In November 2023, Stephen Colbert suffered from a ruptured appendix during a taping of an episode of The Late Show, causing a hiatus of the show for a few weeks.

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December 11, 2023: Colbert Returns to The Late Show

Stephen Colbert returned on December 11, 2023, after recovering from a ruptured appendix.

2024: Colbert co-authors cookbook, "Does This Taste Funny?"

In 2024, Colbert and his wife co-authored "Does This Taste Funny?", a cookbook featuring family recipes centered on Lowcountry cuisine.

Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes Our Family Loves
Does This Taste Funny?: Recipes Our Family Loves

2024: Colbert Criticizes Israel's Treatment of Palestinians

In 2024, Stephen Colbert criticized Israel's treatment of Palestinians, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza after the World Central Kitchen aid convoy attack carried by the IDF and defended the pro-Palestine college protests.

2024: Colbert Moderates Fundraiser for Joe Biden

In 2024, Stephen Colbert moderated a fundraiser for the Joe Biden 2024 presidential campaign featuring Joe Biden, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.

2024: Colbert Produces After Midnight

Since 2024 Stephen Colbert is a producer, alongside his wife Evie, of the CBS late-night comedy panel game show, "After Midnight".

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2024: Retirement of the Space Station

The COLBERT is expected to last the life of the ISS and will have seen about 38,000 miles of running when the Space Station is retired in 2024 or later.

June 2025: After Midnight to End

The CBS late-night comedy panel game show, "After Midnight", will end in June 2025, after two seasons, following host Taylor Tomlinson's departure. Stephen Colbert is one of the producers of the show, alongside his wife Evie.

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2028: Lifespan of the COLBERT

The COLBERT was built with a 150,000-mile lifespan if needed until 2028 or beyond.