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First I doubt Colbert is one tenth as intelligent as Carson. You do not have to be smart to come up with the filth Colbert comes up with. But to do what Carson did, and allot of it off the cuff at times, you have to be smart and witty. I used to watch Carson, there has not been another late talk show host that sparks my interest enough to stay up.
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CPT Jack Durish
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Me neither. And I'm not sure it had anything to do with intelligence. Maybe it did. Then again, maybe it was his personality. He was very, very generous. He used his show as a launching pad for many careers. When he saw an entertainer worthy of a break, he gave it to them. BTW, I think he leaned that habit from his predecessor, Steve Allen (the only late night host I liked better than Carson and he really was intelligent/talented. Look up his accomplishments some time)
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Cpl Jeff N.
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Colbert is feeding the beast for ratings. His audience can be whipped into a froth with a few insulting, obscene lines and, of course, he will be a hero to the media on the left. It is a win, win for him with no downside.

Carson, Cavett and others did not need to insult others to entertain. There is nothing wrong with poking fun at someone here and there. The hatred and venom for some is on full display and it is not about comedy it is about trying to destroy someone you politically disagree with.
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MCPO Roger Collins
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Our society has become more and more coarse. The idea that someone could say the things he did on network TV and be cheered on tells it all.
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