7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Colbert Report (2005)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Negative
Islam: Positive
Overview
The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The Colbert Report is a satirical news program whose central thesis explicitly promotes progressive ideology by lampooning conservative punditry and exposing perceived flaws in right-wing discourse.
The show features a white male host, which aligns with traditional casting for its central figure. However, its narrative is a sustained and explicit satire of a conservative white male pundit, consistently critiquing and negatively portraying this traditional identity through its comedic and commentary approach.
Secondary
The Colbert Report, through its satirical lens, consistently critiqued anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice and advocated for equality. While Colbert's character often parodied conservative viewpoints, the show's net impact was to expose bigotry and affirm the dignity and rights of LGBTQ+ individuals, framing obstacles as external forces rather than inherent to queer identity.
The Colbert Report engaged with transsexual themes primarily through interviews with prominent trans figures, allowing for dignified discussion of trans identity and advocacy. The show also used satire to critique anti-trans prejudice, framing obstacles as external forces rather than inherent to trans identity, resulting in a net positive portrayal.
The show frequently satirizes the hypocrisy, political manipulation, and intolerance of certain Christian factions, particularly the Christian right and televangelists. The narrative critiques these problematic aspects within Christianity, reinforcing a negative view of such behaviors and institutions.
The show frequently addresses Islam, especially in post-9/11 political discourse, by having Colbert's character voice xenophobic or simplistic understandings. The satirical framework consistently ridicules Islamophobia and ignorance, positioning the audience to reject such prejudice and affirm a more nuanced view.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Colbert Report is an original satirical news program, not an adaptation of pre-existing material with established characters. All characters, including Stephen Colbert's persona, were created for the show or are real-world individuals, thus precluding gender swaps as defined.
The Colbert Report is a satirical news and talk show featuring Stephen Colbert playing an original character. It does not adapt existing fictional works or historical figures in a manner that would involve recasting established characters of a different race.
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