Last night was Day 1 of the Republican National Convention which means it was Day 1 of coverage provided by Stephen Colbert and The Late Show. The RNC has been a gift to comedy and Colbert shows us why. And as a bonus, longtime friend and former boss and co-worker Jon Stewart joins up with Colbert, who busted out and old character of his own, to help make sense of it all. Let's take a look at what transpired last night through the eyes of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
The RNC is like Christmas in July
Stephen Colbert kicks off a week of LIVE episodes of The Late Show in true Broadway fashion, complete with special reports from the floor of the Republican National Convention in Cleveland.
So Much Drama In The RNC
From Rudy Giuliani's fiery speech to Donald Trump's surprise entrance, the first day of the Republican National Convention did not disappoint those who tuned in hoping for drama and intrigue.
The Repulican Candidates appear together on 60 Minutes
When Mike Pence and Donald Trump sat down with CBS’s Lesley Stahl for for their first-ever joint interview, it was clear the running mates had terrific chemistry.
Only Jon Stewart can make sense of the Trump Candidacy
Unable to explain the success of Trump's campaign, Stephen seeks out Jon Stewart for advice interrupting the former "Daily Show" anchor's blissful, kale-fueled isolation.
The Word: Trumpiness
Sensing that his timeless wisdom is needed at The Late Show, the character “Stephen Colbert” rides into the Ed Sullivan Theater in a blaze of glory, and sums up this inexplicable election season in one word: “Trumpiness.”
Hungry For Power Games: Republican National Convention Edition
Julius and his pet weasel Caligula report from the 2016 Republican National Hungry For Power Games at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, where Tribute Trump is set to accept the party's nomination.
Important Convention History with Sam Waterston
Beloved actor and political historian Sam Waterston recounts moments of turmoil at past presidential nominating conventions.