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FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2013, file photo, Stephen Colbert delivers the keynote address during the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner, a charity gala organized by the Archdiocese of New York, at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York. Comedy Central says President Barack Obama will be on hand Monday, Dec. 8, 2014, as Colbert begins his final two weeks as the fake cable news bloviator on &quot;The Colbert Report.&quot; Colbert is taking over for David Letterman on CBS' &quot;Late Show&quot; next year and his last appearance in character on Comedy Central will be on Dec. 18. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

Obama to sit down with Stephen Colbert on Monday

By Ben Wolfgang - The Washington Times

This Jan. 31, 2014 file image released by Starpix shows Stephen Colbert at the Shape Magazine and Men's Fitness Super Bowl Party in New York. (AP Photo/Starpix, Amanda Schwab, File) ** FILE **

Stephen Colbert blasts Breitbart for Loretta Lynch mix-up: ‘Craven political hatchet men’

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Willie Nelson and Neil Young perform at the Harvest the Hope concert in Neligh, Neb. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014. The concert in northeast Nebraska was organized to raise money for efforts opposing the Keystone petroleum pipeline. (AP Photo/Dave Weaver)

Neil Young on Obama: ‘Impeach him for fracking’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** In this April 27, 2014, file photo, former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin speaks during a campaign rally in West Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)

Sarah Palin’s online channel hits snag as Stephen Colbert buys similar URL

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2008 file photo, author Philip Roth poses for a photo in the offices of his publisher Houghton Mifflin, in New York. Roth apparently still isn’t done with his retirement, especially when tempted by the chance to chat with Stephen Colbert. Comedy Central spokesman Steve Albani told The Associated Press on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, the celebrated novelist has agreed to an “extended interview” in July for the cOlbert Book Club. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, file)

Philip Roth to appear on Stephen Colbert’s show

By HILLEL ITALIE - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this Monday, June 10, 2013, photo, Larry Wilmore accepts the best talk show award for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" at the Critics' Choice Television Awards in the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision/AP)

Larry Wilmore to replace Colbert on Comedy Central

By Frazier Moore - Associated Press

In this photo provided by CBS, Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert, left, takes a “selfie” with host David Letterman on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in New York. This was Colbert’s first visit to the show since CBS announced that he will succeed Letterman as host when he retires in 2015. (AP Photo/Jeffrey R. Staab) MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE, FOR NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY

Stephen Colbert is a ‘moderate,’ not leftist, CBS chief insists

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

This undated image released by HBO shows host John Oliver of &quot;Last Week Tonight with John Oliver,&quot; airing Sundays at 11 p.m. EDT. (AP Photo/HBO)

HBO’s John Oliver recognizes debt to Jon Stewart

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

2 red wolf pups in SC named for Colbert, Jewell

Associated Press

In this May 3, 2012 photo provided by CBS, Stephen Colbert, left, host of the “Colbert Report” on the Comedy Central Network, has a laugh on stage with host David Letterman on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” in New York. Colbert says on a visit to the late-night show he’ll take over next year he’s obviously “thrilled” to be succeeding David Letterman. The Comedy Central host told Letterman on CBS’ “Late Show” on Tuesday, April 22, 2014, he’s going to do whatever Letterman has done. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo) MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE, FOR NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY

Letterman gets visit from his successor, Colbert

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 23, 2012 file photo shows TV personality Stephen Colbert at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles. CBS announced Thursday, April 10, 2014, Colbert, the host of “The Colbert Report,” will succeed David Letterman as the host of “The Late Show.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Higher Ground: Colbert the Catholic

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

FILE - This Sept. 23, 2012 file photo shows TV personality Stephen Colbert at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles. Colbert will be paying a visit to CBS' &quot;Late Show,&quot; his future home. The network said Tuesday that Colbert will be a guest on &quot;Late Show with David Letterman&quot; on Tuesday, April 22, 2014. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Colbert to visit future home of CBS’ ‘Late Show’

Associated Press

O’Brien: Colbert ‘right person’ to do ‘Late Show’

By DERRIK J. LANG - Associated Press

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Rush Limbaugh: CBS ‘declared war on the heartland of America’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

FILE - This Aug. 10, 2012 file photo shows Stephen Colbert, host of &quot;The Colbert Report,&quot; onstage during StePhest Colbchella '012 Rocktaugustfest at the Intrepid Sea, Air &amp; Space Museum in New York. CBS announced Thursday, April 10, 2014, Colbert will succeed David Letterman as the host of “The Late Show.” (Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision/AP, File)

Colbert hosting ‘Late Show’ raises questions, hope

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

FILE - This Aug. 10, 2012 file photo shows Stephen Colbert, host of "The Colbert Report," onstage during StePhest Colbchella '012 Rocktaugustfest at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum in New York. CBS announced Thursday, April 10, 2014, Colbert will succeed David Letterman as the host of &#8220;The Late Show.&#8221; (Photo by Jason DeCrow/Invision/AP, File)

Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman on CBS’ ‘The Late Show’

Associated Press

FILE - This Sept. 23, 2012 file photo shows TV personality Stephen Colbert at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles. CBS on Thursday, April 10, 2014, announced that Colbert, the host of “The Colbert Report,” will succeed David Letterman as the host of “The Late Show.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Stephen Colbert to replace Letterman on late show

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2014 file photo, Ellen DeGeneres accepts the award for favorite daytime TV host at the 40th annual People's Choice Awards at the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live, in Los Angeles. CBS announced Thursday, April 10, 2014, that Stephen Colbert will succeed David Letterman as &quot;Late Show&quot; host, but there were other performers who could have been contenders, including DeGeneres, Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Louis C.K., Neil and Patrick Harris. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, file)

Who else was worthy of ‘Late Show’ prize?

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press