http://www.vox.com/2016/7/18/12215182/colbert-crashes-rnc

The list of people set to speak at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland has finally been released, ranging from Donald Trump’s staffers to his family members to some political supporters. And then there’s Stephen Colbert.

The comedian and host of The Late Show on CBS made a surprise speech at Quicken Loans Arena on Sunday, welcoming everyone to the "2016 Republican National Hungry for Power Games" before being promptly booted out.


Dressed as Hunger Games character Caesar Flickerman (part of The Late Show "Hungry For Power Days" bit Colbert has been doing since September), the comedian held the stage Sunday with enough time to say a few words.


"[Trump] has formed an alliance with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence," Colbert announced theatrically. He then bowed his head and apologized for blacking out at the mention of Pence. He continued: "So it is my honor to hereby launch and begin the 2016 Republican National Hungry for Power Games!"

The RNC technically gave The Late Show permission to film on the floor, but this is probably not what the Republicans had in mind — evidenced by the security guard who appeared to escort Colbert offstage.

Mid-stride, Colbert turned back toward the guard to say, "Look, I know I’m not supposed to be up here. But let’s be honest, neither is Donald Trump."

We don’t know how much the RNC knew about Colbert’s stunt before it happened, but we do know it brought some well-needed entertainment and nostalgia for Colbert Report antics. With the convention starting today and The Late Show broadcasting from Cleveland this week, it’s safe to assume this won’t be Colbert’s last prank.

Never seen him, never heard him, but the reports & comments I've read are enough to convince me he's a jerk.

I don't agree with some of his opinions, which he passes off as  jokes, but to dismiss him merely as a clown or a jerk is completely unfair, unless we are just talking about taste. But we are not. We are talking political perspectives, and SC is equally scathing of Hillary Clinton's record, as he is of Donald Trump's antics.

Rush to Judgement ain't it.

Colbert did News satire on the Colbert Report, and he continues much of that format on the Late Show. During this election campaign Colbert has interviewed at least six of the candidates on TV with the regular audience. He also had Michele Obama, Bill O'Reilly and Donald Rumsfeld as a guests. His non-political guests include both big name and lesser known celebrities, cooks, scientists and many artists. The band, Stay Human, is outstanding, built on members of the Julliard School of Music Alumni. They often have important musicians sitting in. Jon Batiste, the leader, is a New Orleans Creole piano player, who seems to reincarnate both the music and appearance of Jelly Roll Morton.