The Colbert Report

Harry Belafonte

Season 8 • 10/17/2011

Harry Belafonte discusses his memoir, "My Song," and how he used his fame to create social change.

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06:11

Colbert Super PAC SHH! - Apology to Ham Rove
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To undo the damage he has unwittingly done to Karl Rove's otherwise spotless reputation, Stephen issues a rare clarification.
10/06/2011
00:08

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight.
10/06/2011
00:30

Intro - 10/6/11
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New developments emerge in the Colbert Super PAC saga, and Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine talks about his two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
10/06/2011
03:43

Tribute to Steve Jobs
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Stephen honors Steve Jobs with a montage of all the cool Apple products he got for free, and thanks Jobs for everything he did.
10/06/2011
06:12

Jason Amerine
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Lieutenant Colonel Jason Amerine talks about fighting alongside Hamid Karzai in the Afghanistan War and remembers the troops who lost their lives there.
10/06/2011
01:00

Colbert Super PAC Ad - Foul Balls
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Americans for a Better Tomorrow, Tomorrow supports the NBA owners who make sure Americans don't have to watch hockey.
10/07/2011
05:21

The Word - Look Out for the Little Guy
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If people are willing to do a job, no matter how dangerous, pointless or dehumanizing, the government has no business stopping them.
10/17/2011
00:06

Sign Off - Goodnight
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Stephen says goodnight to the audience.
10/17/2011
03:02

Occupy Wall Street Spreads
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The Occupy Wall Street protests break out of their fair trade, cage-free, biodegradable, free love sweat lodge and spread their anti-one-percent message worldwide.
10/17/2011
06:34

Sport Report - NBA Lockout & Colbert Super PAC Ad
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Stephen's pro-NBA-owner Super PAC ad is sure to bring the NBA lockout crisis to an end -- if ABC's Dallas affiliate, WFAA, ever airs it.
10/17/2011
05:41

Harry Belafonte
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Harry Belafonte talks about the significance of his "Banana Boat Song" and why he dedicated himself to humanitarian and civil rights activism.
10/17/2011
05:12

Herman Cain's Electrified Fence
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Herman Cain is joking about the deadly, electrified U.S.-Mexico border fence -- unless Americans are into the idea, in which case he means it.
10/18/2011
01:50

Talking iPhone 4S
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Stephen tries to talk his iPhone 4S into writing the show.
10/18/2011
05:46

Thought for Food - School Potato Guidelines & Fast Food Stamps
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The USDA launches an attack on the American school lunch tradition of fried tater tots, and Yum! Brand applies for inclusion in the food stamp program.
10/18/2011
02:25

Sign Off - Sixth Anniversary Portrait
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In honor of The Report's sixth anniversary, Stephen unveils his latest portrait, and New York's Chelsea Market exhibits behind-the-scenes photos from the show.
10/18/2011
05:29

Steven Pinker
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Steven Pinker believes the world is increasingly nonviolent and that this may be the most peaceful time in human existence.
10/18/2011
03:29

Job-Killing EPA - Carol Browner
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Former EPA administrator Carol Browner explains why clean air and water are good for America's economy.
10/19/2011
02:29

Job-Killing EPA
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The Republican presidential candidates all agree on one thing: they want to end the EPA's job-murdering environmental regulations.
10/19/2011
00:08

Sign Off - Laptop Music
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Stephen listens to music on his laptop and says goodnight.
10/19/2011
00:29

Intro - 10/19/11
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GOP presidential candidates debate in Las Vegas, Republicans want to abolish the EPA, and Ali Soufan discusses the war on terror.
10/19/2011
06:42

Ali Soufan
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Former FBI Special Agent Ali Soufan discusses the interrogation techniques he used to obtain intelligence from Al Qaeda operatives.
10/19/2011
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