The collection includes several "Better Know a District" clips, in which Colbert interviews Congressional Representatives from various districts around the country. My personal favorites are his encounters with District of Columbia representative Eleanor Holmes Norton, one of the few interviewees to aggressively take on Colbert. While I enjoyed the other "Better Know" segments, I think I would have enjoyed them more if they had been mixed in with the other clips on the disc rather than lumped together near the beginning.
Also included in the collection are some of the most memorable guests on the show, such as Jane Fonda, Bill O'Reilly, and Willie Nelson. And yes, both the "Cooking with Feminists" clip and the interview with Fonda are included, and those may be the only two times I have noticed Colbert struggling to stay in character.
Colbert has created several challenges or feuds, and several of the most talked-about clips are included in the collection. The story line of "Rock and Awe: Countdown to Guitarmageddon," the green-screen feud between Colbert and The Decemberists is given a sizeable portion of the disc, as well as the green-screen challenge featuring George L. (Lucas) with his entry placing Colbert's fumbling antics with the light saber into a rendering of the Star Wars universe.
There are no extras besides a few trailers for other Comedy Central offerings, but aside from the clips, I can't think of anything else I would want; certainly not any sort of behind the scenes, unless Colbert stayed in character. Part of the mystique of the show is not quite knowing when he is serious and when he is satirical.
This collection is sure to please fans, although some will be disappointed that even with nearly three hours of content, a few of their favorite segments will have been left out of the collection. For viewers who have not yet caught on to the show, this collection is a good introduction; however, I recommend watching it only a little at a time in order to build up a tolerance.
Article comments
1 - alphadelt
"That's right â€" three hours of Steven Colbert."
Its StePHen, not SteVen.
2 - Anna Creech
Thanks - fixed it!