In the latest episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” the host wasted no time diving into the hot topics of the day. The show started with Stephen Colbert humorously highlighting the House of Representatives’ last day of work for the year. He noted that despite a lack of evidence, House Republicans approved a Biden impeachment inquiry. Colbert cleverly compared the inquiry to a crime novel, stating that it was more of a “what is it” than a “who done it.” He pointed out the irony of using the popular CBS series “Murder She Wrote” as a reference, reminding everyone that there are many mysteries about crimes without any evidence.
Not everyone agreed with Colbert’s perspective, though. South Carolina representative Ralph Norman made a comical comment, suggesting that if given enough time, evidence could potentially be found. He joked that the investigation would lead to a series of breadcrumbs, hints, and riddles. Colbert amusingly took the opportunity to jokingly express his hunger and desire for some pork.
Switching gears, Congress also passed a bill allowing schools to serve whole milk, a departure from the previous emphasis on low-fat and fat-free milk. North Carolina representative Virginia Foxx passionately advocated for whole milk, highlighting its benefits for Santa Claus. Foxx humorously argued that protein, calcium, and vitamin D from whole milk provide the necessary fuel and strength for Santa’s demanding job of delivering presents worldwide.
Colbert couldn’t resist adding his own comedic touch, jokingly acknowledging the presence of Santa Claus in the studio audience. The host then playfully addressed the implications of government policies on fictional characters like the Tooth Fairy, who supposedly sells baby teeth on the dark web.
The conversation took a lighthearted turn as Colbert introduced his dear friend Oprah Winfrey, who made a surprise appearance on the show. Oprah, who had been promoting the movie “The Color Purple” everywhere, playfully mentioned that she wasn’t actually there to promote the film but instead wanted to welcome Colbert back from his recent surgery.
Colbert expressed his gratitude for Oprah’s visit, while also clarifying that he was indeed back to work on Monday. The charismatic banter between the two entertained viewers as Oprah presented Colbert with a special gift. Despite his assumption that it was a ticket to “The Color Purple,” she surprised him by revealing that she had actually brought tickets for the entire audience.
The show closed with Colbert jokingly stating that Oprah’s visit was, in fact, to promote “The Color Purple,” as it promoted itself. He humorously imitated Oprah, exclaiming, “You get a ticket, and you get a ticket, everybody gets a ticket to ‘The Color Purple’!”
Overall, this episode of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” had viewers laughing out loud at the witty commentary and hilarious interactions between Stephen Colbert and his guests, which included political discussions, quirky observations, and an unexpected visit from the legendary Oprah Winfrey. It was an entertaining evening that left viewers eagerly anticipating the movie releases and future episodes of the show.
