I do have to admit. I’m a bit jealous Bob. I’ve been a Veronica Mars fan for day one, so its definitely one of those shows that I wish I could go back and watch fresh. One of the best parts of putting together this post is getting to cull through quotes from the Virgin Diary reviews, and Veronica Mars is always one of the best reads.

Better Off Ted

“A machine that causes vomiting… that could have all kinds of applications for the military… and fashion modeling.”  – Ted

The Colbert Report

“I also express anger through cheering and applause. It’s like my left hand is Al Franken and my right hand keeps slapping him.” – Stephen Colbert

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No matter what you think of our troops, the Iraq war, or even Stephen Colbert, it’s pretty hard to argue that Colbert’s trip to Iraq (organized by the USO) to host his show for the troops last week was anything short of pretty effing epic. With guest stars like Tom Hanks, the Air Force Thunderbirds, and pretty much every major political figure you can think of (including, yes, both the President and Vice President), it’s pretty safe to agree with the New York Times in saying that Stephen Colbert is this generation’s Bob Hope.

The shows were, perhaps, a little kiss-ass to the troops, and lacking in the biting satire Colbert’s known for back home, but that was only to be expected, considering where he was and what he was there to do. His mission was not to turn the U.S. Armed Forces on their heads, but rather to bring awareness and laughter to men and women who are often forgotten and lumped together as an autonomous being in the grand chess game of international politics. And for that, you’ve just got to salute him.

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Man, television has been sparse since Memorial Day. How sparse? I’ve found myself watching I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! … on more than one occasion. Yes, yes, I hate myself. Let’s move on. Anyway, this week we have some Speidi antics, television vs. having friends, relationships, and virgin diaries. As always, feel free to leave your favorite quotes from the week in the comments.

Greek

“God, I missed a lot of great television by having friends. It’s a shame.” – Cappie

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Though Obama released Bush Era torture memos ten days ago, they’re still all anyone in the news media (both real and fake) has been able to talk about since. I can’t really say why. Perhaps they take a very long time to read? Perhaps people are comforted by finding something even more depressing than the economy? Whatever the reason, torture was the name of the game at Comedy Central, a high order, considering that even I have issues joking about torture. That’s right. I’ll make off-color jokes about 9/11 but torture? Torture is a challenge.

And that’s why I leave such things to the professionals.
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(Week of January 19, 2008)

Hey, kids! It’s time for a quick round-up of highlights from this week’s episodes of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. Barack Obama was sworn in as president on Tuesday, so it was no surprise that the entire week’s hot topic was the Inauguration. TDS did a live show, but not too much super-special came from it. I did, however, greatly enjoy the following day’s John Oliver report form the Mall, in which he touched upon subjects like the n-word and making out with various men and women slowly freezing to death.

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(Week of January 12, 2008)

First of all, in case you haven’t heard, Barack Obama is going to be sworn in on Tuesday, and everybody in DC is gonna get totally wasted on hope and the champagne-filled reflection pool. It’s going to be the craziest Inauguration Day ever, and The Daily Show will cover the festivities live. Sort of. Tune in to a live on-location broadcast at the regular time Tuesday night. Unfortunately, Stephen won’t be joining in. I’m sure there will be some sort of bitter remark at some point during The Colbert Report.

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(Week of January 5, 2008)

Hey, kids! It’s time for a quick round-up of highlights from this week’s episodes of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. I hope Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert got plenty of well-deserved vacay time and Happy 2009 and blah blah blah, but I’m so glad to see them again. God, it feels like it’s been an eternity since the last episode. Also, judging by how big news tends to happen while the boys are away, I’m surprised the world hasn’t blown up.

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