The Best Of The Colbert Report (Comedy Central DVD)

 

Picture: B-     Sound: B-     Extras: C     Compilation: A

 

 

Truthiness reigns in this all-star compilation of humorist Stephen Colbert's eponymous Colbert Report.  Mock-journalist Colbert delivers some of his greatest hits on this two-plus hour disc that features his unique brand of subversive, "right-wing" journalism.  Wordsmith Colbert is equal parts real-world Bill O'Reilly and movie news man Ron Burgundy, and his incisive wit and commentary never fails to move the laugh meter.

 

Highlights of this disc include Colbert's interview with O'Reilly, the source, or at the very least the inspiration, of much of his shtick, green-screen light saber antics, and a cooking session with some feminists that will elicit several belly laughs.  Fans may be hoping this will be only the beginning of such DVD releases.

 

The taped Picture and Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo sound quality is standard for Comedy Central productions, giving the disc adequate scores in both areas, and allowing the viewer unhindered enjoyment of Colbert's work.  Extras are a bit thin on this disc.  There are no out-takes, gag-reels, or other bonus materials to grant fans a behind the scenes peak at the show's production.  Dedicated fans will still want to add this compilation to their collections, keeping it handy for a quick dose of "truthiness" whenever the cable goes out and they can't get any Fox News coverage.

 

 

-   Scott Pyle