Kanada Kev Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 http://ccinsider.comedycentral.com/cc_insider/2008/11/a-colbert-christmas-premieres-sunday.html A Colbert Christmas Premiers Sunday This year, a great American holiday tradition is born – watching "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!," Stephen Colbert's one-hour original musical holiday special premiering Sunday, November 23 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on COMEDY CENTRAL. In the special, Colbert is on his way to perform with Elvis Costello in New York City but is trapped by snow in his cabin in upstate New York (bear country). Luckily, his friends Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend, Willie Nelson and Jon Stewart stop by to help him celebrate the season. "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!" features original songs written by David Javerbaum (executive producer, "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart") and composer Adam Schlesinger (Fountains of Wayne), who recently collaborated on the Tony®-nominated Broadway musical "Cry Baby," with the exception of "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" which was written by Nick Lowe. The songs were produced by Schlesinger and Steven M. Gold. Theme music and score also by Schlesinger and Gold. Songs performed on "A Colbert Christmas" include: • "Another Christmas Song" – Stephen Colbert • "Have I Got A Present For You" – Toby Keith • "The Little Dealer Boy" – Stephen Colbert and Willie Nelson • "Can I Interest You In Hannukah?" – Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart • "Nutmeg" – Stephen Colbert and John Legend • "Please Be Patient" – Feist • "There Are Much Worse Things To Believe In" – Stephen Colbert and Elvis Costello • "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" – Stephen Colbert, Elvis Costello, Feist, Toby Keith, John Legend and Willie Nelson For everyone in Colbert Nation, "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!" DVD is the perfect stocking stuffer. It will hit stores on Tuesday, November 25, released via COMEDY CENTRAL Home Entertainment and Paramount Home Entertainment. The bonus features include a book burning Yule log, video advent calendar, alternate endings and more. COMEDY CENTRAL Records will also release the songs from the special as a digital album available exclusively on iTunes on Tuesday, November 25. A portion of the proceeds from both the DVD and iTunes will benefit the charity Feeding America. Feeding America, (formerly known as America's Second Harvest), feeds America's hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engages the country in the fight to end hunger. It is the nation's largest charitable hunger-relief organization, with a network of more than 200 Member food banks and food rescue organizations serving all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit www.feedingamerica.org. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewRider Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 AWESOME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 it was on last night on CTV, according to the ads. I wasn't home to see if it actually made it on the air though.sunday at 9 on ctv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms.Huxtable Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KellyKat Posted November 21, 2008 Report Share Posted November 21, 2008 Stephen Colbert is my boyfriend. So is Dexter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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