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Originally Posted by mcaj22
Colbert is exactly like a WWF wrestler gimmick, and he'd break character to do the Late Show and all of his fans would be weirded out by it because he very rarely has ever broken character.
So what's his crossover appeal, he would lose some of his Colbert fans and would have to win not only new fans over but also bring back some of his Colbert fans with his kayfabe break.
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He's a Second City alumnus. He's written for sketch comedy shows. His work on Strangers with Candy and The Daily Show proves his versatility beyond his Colbert Report gimmick, and even that show has prepared him over the years to interview anybody.
I don't know if Colbert is the best choice, but to think he's a one-trick-pony is shortsighted.