The Stephen Colbert Show

The Stephen Colbert Show is a comedy-variety program that Dr. Colbert, the host and executive producer was going to surprise America with as a mid-season replacement of Bland White Comedians On Tour.

Dr. Colbert graciously pulled the show without airing the pilot after Hendrik Hertzberg, senior editor for The New Yorker, leaked the name causing a hub-bub in the blogosphere. Before long, images and clips were inserted into the internets tubes.

The show was to feature Dr. Colbert's lighter side, with skits and dancing, singing and contortionism.