Stephen Colbert on Jon Stewart | 2022 Mark Twain Prize

[@IcyAuron]

"Staying silly while giving a damn" is maybe the best description of how to live life.

[@seeseembo]

Agreed, it really struck me, hope it sticks with me

[@DanimalHype]

The idea of a room full of professional comedians just laughing hysterically at good humor jokes for the entire evening really brings a smile to my face.

[@dkamphaus43]

I agree, but what does that have to do with this?

[@YTSlide]

@@dkamphaus43 ba-dum-bum!

[@maninthebox01]

You mean a room full of convoluted out of touch liberal hacks!!

[@fearbobo4]

I know right! They should bring the Green Room back

[@kyhxx]

. sims cmnt .etc^

[@Pants4096]

Those years Jon wrangled the Daily Show were some of the very best TV had to offer. You could tell he loved and supported his "correspondents" and it was obvious how much he enjoyed being outshone by them when they did their best work. I wish we could hear his voice a little more often these days, as it brings a very calming kind of silliness with sincerity that keeps me sane!

[@Crimethoughtfull]

He has a special on Apple TV called "The Problem"...occasionally clips show up on YT.

[@boldtaa]

Jon is like that NFL coach who wins SuperBowls and all of his assistants go on to be successful head coaches.

[@RawAngelix]

@@boldtaa well said! And, just as coach Jon did, they keep spreading, in their own unique ways, humor and kindness. What a gift, what a legacy

[@RawAngelix]

@lobopix Oye! Thanks for this...! This is great news to me! That means I HAVE TO get an Apple TV subscription... Love from Italy

[@kitnand5255]

I always looked forward to watching it!

[@jiveshvashist]

Excellent speech..always kept Jon at the center, gave plenty of anecdotes , while being funny every few seconds.. complete masterclass

[@generalnawaki]

he always has been.

[@leesnow1382]

Totally agree

[@penguinista]

We are not worthy.

[@epants8507]

He’s no comedian he’s a Karen and a traitor to our Democracy for causing an insurrection at the Capital!

[@timsaxon5825]

Yeah, he’s a pro

[@coach_paul_t]

“Most passionate patriot for whom love of country is no joke.” Wow, good writing, Colbert!

[@Hirnlego999]

But it goes further than that. Jon is a humanist.

[@mosaif_mudawi]

Great English!!

[@coach_paul_t]

@@Hirnlego999 yes obviously… I’m just saying it’s well written. To go jokingly rhyming Stupidus Doofus to the eloquent alliteration of passionate patriot and then tying the whole speech together of saying his love of country is no joke since they’re all political satirists but also activists and advocates for democracy is just simply good writing.

[@coach_paul_t]

@@pashadyne a good question indeed! I guess you don’t have to be a good writer to appreciate good writing. Just like one doesn’t have to be a good athlete to appreciate sport. Just like how you’re probably not a *terrible* person in real life but can still be an asshole on the comment section 😂

[@kevlosent6375]

Yeah that essay was on point. Just fantastic.

[@andrewpassow2712]

"Jon's true passion is recreational anxiety." How brilliant is that?! Jon is brilliant in our dull age, as is Stephen. Wow, how slow and paranoid is the majority of the populace is to catch on and grasp the significance of their message and catch the fire. How fortunate is the U.S. to have such prominent intellectuals.

[@jessicaloree9033]

I would 110% vote for John Stewart before literally anyone. He's the original one to call BS with our government.

[@jackbourgeois4153]

There's no way Jon could ever be a politician, way too honest ,,

[@jessicaloree9033]

@@jackbourgeois4153 ummm.. That's kinda the point.. 🙄😏

[@LarryGoggins000]

George Carlin was first but yeah Jon is awesome

[@sarahrider6111]

He would never want to

[@asandiegoguy]

As usual, Stephen knocks it out of the park. Hopefully John will be giving a similar speech about Stephen one day.

[@Fryether]

That would require Stephen to be good at comedy.

[@joshramirez7]

@@Fryether There is always one...

[@peterraab9004]

He used to be.

[@Snuffalaffagas]

Guy couldn't even show up in person to honor his friend who essentially took a chance on him and gave him his place to shine on the daily show which arguably led to the career he has now. Notice all the other former correspondents and fellow comedians who took time away from THEIR lives to be there to honor their friend in person

[@bestrellado]

@@Snuffalaffagas well he had covid so...

[@wolf7el356]

Stephen Colbert's "Better Know A District" segment on The Daily Show was some of the greatest comedy writing in television history.

[@Monotremata]

Every district was "The Fightin' Xst/th!" :-D

[@wolf7el356]

@@Monotremata "The fighting 5th!" 😂😂😂

[@nathanb8307]

That was The Colbert Report

[@dcassis3051]

THE FIGHTIN IRISH!

[@wolf7el356]

@@nathanb8307 It started on the Daily Show.

[@JewiMacca]

Jon stewart is a national treasure. Takes on serious topics sprinkles it with a little humor but more importantly wears his heart on his sleeve. I miss him on the Daily Show - nothing like it and nobody could do it as well as he did.

[@thebritons]

I know he prob shouldnt run for president, but i hope whoever does keeps him close.

[@justadad6677]

I do envy them both, such friendships, such a career, such wives and such friends. I merely wish more listened to what they have to say.

[@notredamedeimmaculeeecoule6565]

indeed.

[@jungersrules]

Amen! ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheDegenerateTravler]

It’s weird guys who owe their career to John couldn’t figure out a way to make it there

[@missmiss6516]

@@TheDegenerateTravler I think Colbert had Covid

[@GbolahanAwoseyila]

@@TheDegenerateTravler Stephen still has a show daily

[@kattiegodfrey1656]

John going before congress on behalf of first responders and Veterans won my heart!

[@OldenPolyNate]

The Daily Show followed by the Colbert Report was such a special time. A golden era that will never be duplicated. I'll miss those years. 😕

[@andyscott5277]

I’ll never forget the first Colbert special report I saw on The Daily Show, might have been one of his first. It was titled “Up the Creek Without a Paddle,” and Colbert was interviewing an old lady who had literally lost her paddle while boating in a creek 🤣 I thought “this guy is going places.”

[@nicolewalsh6656]

Oh I miss it sooo much!

[@etmccaus]

Not without a paddle, he wasn't! :-)

[@t.h.8475]

@@etmccaus true👍

[@brendanmonahanstaff7349]

And so was her, just not where she wanted to go ;)

[@joshburns5229]

The John Stewart Stephen Colbert podcast would be the number one podcast in my book

[@worldsurfer1]

"What we have is fragile, and precious. And the way to guard against it isn't to change how audiences think, it's to change how leaders lead."

[@adrianreyes8524]

Was a Stewart quote?

[@Evehawk87]

Favorite part of the whole evening for me was watching Jon’s mom. Having the time of her life!

[@ranjitace01]

Stephen truly loves Jon! The respect, it shows!!! Waking The path of the brother! Another Mark Twain recipient few years down the lane: Mr Colbert.

[@Snuffalaffagas]

He loves him so much he was the only one to phone in his speech...

[@RoxStar1968]

"Working with intention and staying silly while giving a damn" is really a great way to live one's life.

[@chelseab115]

What a wonderful speech, balancing heartfelt sentiments and jokes.

[@ahmadjubran1984]

I'd genuinely vote for John. The only person I could imagine voting for.

[@Real28]

"Staying silly, while giving a damn" Those are some words to live by.

[@TheBjartulf]

Colbert's writing is always genius!

[@epants8507]

He’s no genius he’s a Karan and an insurrectionist!!

[@megasbaladoros]

Yep. One more time he reached peak Ross Geller.

[@orngbluds]

You think he writes ? He's a puppet..like biden

[@MrDong101]

The syringe skit was genius?

[@hannibalb8276]

@@MrDong101 Hilarious how that kind of basic inoffensive joke lives rent free in the tiny peabrains of anti-vaxxers

[@krisfrederick5001]

Jon managed to harness that shared anxiety we were all collectively experiencing, then made us laugh about it.

[@GG-zs5sz]

unlike Colbert who is nothing but an A wipe...Stewart must have been embarassed at Colberts comments

[@MrDong101]

He creating the anxiety by lying to you.

[@profshad3429]

@@MrDong101 ya, that's it lol

[@Weirdkauz]

Well said!

[@MrDong101]

@@profshad3429 oh, you thought that was the actual news.

[@NevadaBoss]

Daily Show wth Stewballs and The Colbert Report comprised the single best hour of political satire in TV history. Shame that Colbert's many talents are wasted nightly now asking some celeb about their latest meh movie. But there once was a time...a well deserved award by 1 of the nation's great comedic geniuses.

[@HlifeRomania91]

AMEN

[@jessierolan]

Time wise, that's such a small % of what he does nightly. It's still mostly topical satire. And when he does a long interview, it's mainly with important people, not the movie stars... unless he is nerding-out and likes them anyway.

[@uonlymatterificare]

Best speech Stephen!! Deserving silly and heart felt! And true all of it!! Perfect speech for the perfect pair!

[@epants8507]

Perfect for prison because he’s an insurrectionist and a Karan!

[@jynx2501]

THIS was the speech I really wanted to see. It really sucks Colbert couldn't make it. Id really like to see them work together again.

[@willyrobertlegendre4662]

Jon & Stephen, the legendary siamese twins of the Late Show...!

[@steveker5084]

And as funny as a couple of crutches. Johnny Carson, PLEAAAAAZ come back!

[@janetownley]

@@steveker5084 Aw, are you ok

[@steveker5084]

@@janetownley I'm doing better than your profile phot. But leave it up there, for all to see. It's a free country, minus the vaccine and sheep mask mandates. Shalom.

[@cindyschneider4728]

Could not admire and respect these two men more! And the Mark Twain prize is so fitting.

[@epants8507]

Colbert is not a comedian he’s a Karen and an insurrectionist !

[@maribelcaudillo258]

The student overcomes the master. But RESPECT to Mr. Stewart! What a human being!

[@calico27]

I LOVE Colbert's eloquence soo much! So riveting and really tugged at them heart strings!

[@stewarthowell6781]

Jon Stewart really is the perfect nominee for a Mark Twain award.

[@annemacleod1421]

Thanks, Stephen, I’m laughing out loud here in New Zealand! You are two of the finest comedians. Congratulations to you, Jon. 🇳🇿🇳🇿🐑🐑

[@JadeValour]

I’m an expat living in New Zealand too and I don’t know how I’d have survived the past couple of years without Stephen 🤣💖

[@schawdaya]

I love your country and your prime minister. Cheers from Minnesota

[@stephencraig5938]

I'm a Kiwi laughing from the West lsland. Americans don't know how much Jon is loved down here.

[@benhayme]

John Stewart is a legend, I have a lot of respect for his way of thinking. He’s a God given gift to America and Humanity. May God bless you.

[@italiannn16]

Suddenly democrats love God and know what a woman is.😂😂😂😂 OMG A CELEBRITY!! WHAT DO I DO?? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fmdudhia6341]

What a fantastic speech Stephen! It was impeccable and completely on the mark. Jon is brilliant and I totally enjoyed his Late Night show. For that matter Stephen too is brilliant and carries the torch of showing the world with him out the hypocrisies that have serious consequences on us all. Well done!

[@LogicNeedNotApply]

Jon has gotten better with age... @Colbert has simply gotten bitter, hypocritical, and just plain dumber...

[@rudesword2852]

It was awful. Not funny.

[@Intruc3]

These two are the reason I got into political satire, they're amazing.

[@lbourrou]

It actually brings tears in my eyes to see my 2 heroes like that. Such great men !

[@kathrynmceachern9503]

This is a brilliant tribute to the beautiful legacy of Jon Stewart's, (un)surprisingly foretold by George Carlin himself. Now, THAT was one amazing interview, apparently, at a time that Jon was still a relative newcomer to the scene.

[@dsilverleaf4668]

I miss George Carlin😢😂😮

[@Lennybird91]

That interview of Carlin and Stewart blew me away. Sends shivers down my spine just thinking of it now.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Watching John dying with laughter watching this is so wholesome 😂

[@diegozimmerman8261]

Steven Colbert, in just over 6 minutes, has described an American……. In FULL description as it relates to the definition, a friend, a man, and a citizen!!

[@NarynbekGilman]

A man?

[@TechCrazy]

Watching Jon and Colbert was the highlight of my evening TV time. Miss those times!

[@clarel4584]

There were many great speeches but this one was hands down the best tribute to Jon Stewart at this event.

[@LCarefortheworld]

What a wonderful, heart felt and humorous speech!

[@loeaglelo]

What an awesome tribute. Congratulations to Jon!! He is an absolute legend.

[@joannejohnson7006]

You two mirror each other 😍😍 We are truly blessed with your combined talents

[@bernlin2000]

Damn...he got me to tear up at the end there, very well-done, Colbert is the consummate pro.

[@jasonallen3678]

Me too for some damn reason 😂

[@erikaiam8864]

I wasn't sure whether to laugh or cry so I did both🤣😭 You're still one of my favorites Stephen

[@MilgrineGenio]

This is my vibe! I love Stephen and I know he loves Jon :-)

[@mickyvionsellinas6743]

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[@steveker5084]

Low bar, huh?

[@brandym.williams7314]

Congratulations Jon Stewart you defiantly deserve the Mark Twain Awarded. Fantastic Job much love to you , and your Family.

[@rufusreir1732]

Great things came from and because of Jon Stewart. Unique person and wonderful human being. Hats off Sir for a much deserved prize in recongition of who you are.

[@user-cw1ht6vc4k]

I would vote for Jon Stewart!!

[@Shari466]

Well done Mr. Colbert and congrats Jon Stewart. 💙

[@sharongarrett4356]

Perfect. Jon was my TV husband for nearly 30 years, reflecting my dismayed thoughts with amazing insight and humor each evening, such that I can't imagine life without him having been there. Everything Colbert -- the ultimate professional and raconteur -- just said about him is what we all suspected, or knew to be true, all along. Such a great guy, comedian, and citizen -- a model for all of us and so rare in entertainment. Bless you both.

[@italiannn16]

Wow. The weirdos are out tonight.

[@sharongarrett4356]

@@italiannn16 Hey, troll - I resemble that remark!! Now back to my secret lair....

[@lancemorrison8561]

He could really pull it off! John Stewart for President really rolls off the tongue!

[@deecohen1383]

Stephen n John rrrrreallllly helped me me tally survive the past several years w their genuis and chemistry

[@leoniemoats7467]

If John Stewart ran for President as a neutral, i can see him actually winning

[@dshepherd107]

Same here but he fouls the get anything done .. he’d be blocked at every turn

[@Mike__B]

Bless you for that wonderful though, unfortunately I'm a lot more pessimistic and I could see him not getting a single state, there is just so much polarization on both sides and people have been trained for decades (centuries?) to vote for the name Republican or Democrat and that's it.

[@valmacclinchy]

@@Mike__B I think there are a lot of people fed up with the 2 party system.

[@Mike__B]

@@valmacclinchy Oh absolutely there are people fed up with the 2 party system 100%. Unfortunately I don't think there are enough people to overcome the archaic winner take all format we have with electoral college votes.

[@valmacclinchy]

@@Mike__B we need ranked choice voting.

[@MUEVElaPLAYA]

Now Stephen is referring people wanting Jon run for president. I am so glad he referred to this, like Dave Chappelle. I have wanted this for well over 10 years. One reason so many of us KNOW that Jon would be perfect for the job, is that he has demonstrated that he knows how to explain problems and solutions logically. He is persuasive, which is one of the most important qualities for a president. We KNOW Jon would communicate with USA politicians and world leaders, ask the right questions, and logically present solutions, until something was done.

[@jynx2501]

I've saying Stewart/Colbert would make a great administrationfor years, but i fear that there is truly a lot of hard calls they arent prepared for, and I genuenly love them so much, I'd hate to have those burdens placed on their shoulders. They'd make the perfect Press Secretaries or maybe Speakers of the House though. That's where they shine. Being able to digest and regurgitate complex issues for everyday people.

[@MUEVElaPLAYA]

@@jynx2501 For sure, the burden would be great. The work is more demanding than any job, in the world. It would upend Jon's, and his family's life, forever. It is dangerous work. It is a personal decision, for him. In the past, he said he would never consider running. I have to imagine that many political and community leaders have encouraged him to reconsider. He certainly has the right resume for the job.

[@comfortablynumb9342]

Jon Stewart and Colbert for POTUS and Vice POTUS

[@maypanah5880]

that was great Steven, you and John Stewart, are my favorite people, you guys are not only great comedians, but also great people, smart, honest, and good.

[@SamuelPearlman]

These tributes are all making me tear up!!

[@richardcollins6684]

Jon Stewart ran for United States 🇺🇸 President would win the election. He once asked, Tucker Carlson of Fox, why do you hate America. Carlson just laughed. However, Jon Stewart was serious.

[@VivianRodriguez37]

That’s why I started a Job Stewart for President of on FB. Alas, I don’t think it’ll ever happen. 😢

[@lucaswitdalidov7655]

I’d vote for a Jon Stewart Presidency. Jon Stewart 2024

[@icraftcrafts8685]

me too and im not even from america or in america

[@morbidmanmusic]

But would you vote for Jon Stewart?

[@dshepherd107]

@@morbidmanmusic 😂

[@lucaswitdalidov7655]

@@morbidmanmusic HA! U got me there

[@gr8dvd]

ONLY if he were the official nominee…. too risky splitting the Democratic vote for now.

[@davidedemurodominijanni9889]

I watched [again] Dave Chappelle and Stephen Colbert speeches on Jon Stewart and I had the same exact reaction watching both and each of them. Now I know what moved me so much in both cases. The utterly inspirational mutual professional respect and recognition as much as the heart warming friendly human admiration and common love for laughter and sharing it.

[@jjkk9285]

I love their love for each other. Also, I'm one of many who always thought Jon would make an excellent president. All of these call outs in his tribute speeches commenting on how great he would be as president is flaming my "Jon Stewart 2024" fantasies... IVE NEVER WANTED ANYTHING MORE. JON STEWART 2024!!!!!!!!!

[@marilynjones5749]

YES 2024 John Stewart 🇺🇸 🗳 !!!!!

[@lorrainescandia6267]

This was great. I love and appreciate them both.

[@doubledigital_]

as a brit, for many years i loved watching him.. he gave NEWS as facts and still made my piss my self .. deffo worthy of the award.. congrats jon.

[@SamuelPearlman]

Even-Steven was my favorite daily show routine, the genius of Carell and Colbert just hammering away at each other was priceless!

[@lynnebucher6537]

Only those two could congratulate, roast and compliment someone all in the same speech!

[@mrquirky3626]

I still have such fond memories of Indecision 2000. That crazy political time, although a terrible embarrassment for the US, at least gave us the Daily Show we all came to know and love.

[@mickyvionsellinas6743]

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[@lynnebucher6537]

Not to mention the enduring expression "hanging chads"!!!

[@jameshickey1294]

❤️from uk..wat a nte of laughter for Jon- absolutely amazing...

[@DEEliot-ky9cl]

The Daily Show & The Cobert Report was the best hour on TV for nearly 8 years

[@cmilla111]

They seem to have a special friendship. I forget who said it but when Jon is in the room there is no one smarter and when Stephen is in the room there is no one nicer.

[@aFoxyFox.]

I think that was maybe a line from Brokeback Mountain.

[@Pokarot]

@@aFoxyFox. I think you're just confused because like Jon, Brokeback also won quite a few awards.

[@aFoxyFox.]

@@Pokarot Maybe you're confusing my confusion for the confusion in Brokeback Mountain.

[@Pokarot]

@@aFoxyFox. We really both don't think that though, do we?

[@aFoxyFox.]

@@Pokarot I can't speak for you, that the way Colbert can speak for Jon Stewart, due to their special relationship, but if I'm being frank and honest, though I can't confirm there is any kind of homosexual relationship between these two men, I really hope that there is isn't, because I'm not too pleased when I feel pressured by certain information to imagine respected professionals re-enacting scenes or approximating the events in Brokeback Mountain, even in their private time. I just wish celebrities would keep their hands, mouths, and genitals to themselves, and also would stop shoving awards down and in each other's orifices or into each others palms constantly, patting each other on their far from broke backs. I'd probably respect a bit of an anti-social, anti-socialite celebrity who says no to attending one of these things or receiving these obnoxious self-congratulatory awards that the extremely rich circulate among themselves. I don't even understand this tradition, but I think it should be reaching its expiry date.

[@Goatchild90]

Stephen is killing it

[@epants8507]

He’s killing our Democracy by causing an insurrection at the Capital!

[@Goatchild90]

@@epants8507 Your thinking of Trump

[@OldFliersGroup]

Good stuff. Colbert and Stewart: What a team!

[@MaruSaho]

I love that !!!! It explains everything about Jon and Stephen’s brotherhood.

[@chamberpaint]

Yeah….Im crying now….after countless belly laughs. Excellent speech! And the crowd roars!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@mattbrooks9831]

You people woke wake up

[@jasonallen3678]

This was a great honor speech by another legendary comedian..

[@_braune_]

Ok but a Jon Stewart / Stephen Colbert podcast would be phenomenal

[@pop5678eye]

Jon Stewart did change late night shows. Thanks to his inspiration late night talk shows now have far more integrity than regular 'news' casts who abdicated their primary responsibility of journalism since the 90s and are only now trying to catch back up.

[@BelleTolles]

Stephen is so damned eloquent and hilarious at the same time. And totally sincere about his love for Mr. Stewart

[@justsaying3729]

Another Excellent speech. That's three for three. Chapelle, John Oliver & Stephen Colbert.

[@Anna_Anna92]

And Steve!

[@nickmhc]

The alums of the Daily Show and where their careers have gone since speaks volumes about the man Jon Stewart is.

[@RamosXtreme]

I would vote for him in a heart beat.

[@kathybyerly7904]

Love Jon Stewart hes great. I love his videos when interviews ppl and America.

[@Ivan-uw8km]

That was so touching, heartfelt & hilarious at the same time 🙏🏽

[@JaustonCharles]

I’d love if Jon ran for president. Those debates would be one-sided.

[@anthonyzullo]

The podcast line is too true. Best speech

[@chandleredwards]

Love Jon. Smartest funnyman with the biggest heart. He has my support in all he does and our hope for the future. 🤞

[@paneko1]

Stephen Colbert is Complete Masterclass indeed!!

[@ashenmoonclash]

Clinallicy depressed squirrel is the story of my life😂

[@JonathanHallOverAllen]

I love Jon Stewart. He inspired me to be what I am today.

[@dads4514]

This world does not deserve the genius who is Stephen Colbert

[@NewMessage]

Not gonna lie.. I want that podcast.

[@TheMonroemomma]

Big, gigantic LOVE to Stephen and Jon!

[@Tundra1428]

I do wish Jon would make a serious run for president. I know it'd be hard on him, but it would hopefully make a difference

[@valmacclinchy]

Stewart/Colbert 2024 Independent ticket

[@ef2b]

I lament the missed opportunity of having Jon pop out from under Stephen's desk while Stephen paid his respects.

[@sweepingtime]

Oh Mark Twain would love Jon Stewart, how true that sounds.

[@curtisrobinson7962]

God bless America; and Jon Stewart, too.