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DoBW

(2,753 posts) Sun Aug 31, 2025, 05:59 PM Aug 31

Colbert's new gig??? some think not [View all]

Last edited Sun Aug 31, 2025, 11:27 PM - Edit history (1)

Television legend Stephen Colbert has just signed a .5 million deal with Netflix for a 7-episode series.
— James Hughes (@dystopian-fashion.bsky.social) 2025-08-30T18:23:09.668Z

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Colbert's new gig??? some think not [View all] DoBW Aug 31 OP

Good, I guess, but we all lose by not having his voice 4 days/week as before. hlthe2b Aug 31 #1

I googled and this seems like a rumor or fake news newdeal2 Aug 31 #2

there have been a bunch about him. mopinko Aug 31 #4

I know I keep seeing fake news Tree Lady Aug 31 #9

Yeah, they're not even confirmed to be in discussion yet. nilram Aug 31 #13

Well damn Traildogbob Aug 31 #3

This is an unverified rumor SocialDemocrat61 Aug 31 #7

Thanks Traildogbob Aug 31 #8

Yeah, apparently a rumor... Well, it does confirm that there is a lot of fan interest, at least... hlthe2b Aug 31 #11

15 Recs as of right now. flvegan Aug 31 #5

This is a rumor that has not been SocialDemocrat61 Aug 31 #6

I'm a big fan and if this true, multigraincracker Aug 31 #10

we'll see how it pans out ... DoBW Aug 31 #17

Great. We get Netflix free for being T Mobile customers surfered Aug 31 #12

c'mon y'all get some discernment WhiskeyGrinder Aug 31 #14

It's a bogus post blogslug Aug 31 #15

My simple rule: Don't believe any "news" you first see on social media that allows bullshit William Seger Aug 31 #16