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What was Stephen Colbert's The Colbert Report about?
The Colbert Report was a Daily Show spin-off that parodied the conventions of television news broadcasting, particularly cable-personality political talk shows like The O'Reilly Factor, Hannity, and Glenn Beck.
What did Stephen Colbert's The Colbert Report contain?
Colbert hosted the show in-character as a blustery right-wing pundit. Conceived by co-creators Stewart, Colbert, and Ben Karlin in part as an opportunity to explore the character-driven news.
What influence did Stephen Colbert's The Colbert Report have?
The show's cultural influence—which occasionally would require a fair degree of participation from the show's audience, dubbed the Colbert Nation—extended beyond the program a number of times.
What is the interesting aspect of Stephen Colbert's The Colbert Reportt?
he often referenced his interest in and knowledge of Catholicism, science fiction, and The Lord of the Rings, as well as using real facts to create his character's history.

Question: was he successful in this role?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Stephen Colbert successful in the role as host of The Colbert Report?