Stephen Colbert promised his new “Late Show” audience that he will “be covering all the presidential candidates … who are Donald Trump” — and his didn’t disappoint on Night 1.
The comedian used the politician’s harsh words against cookie company Nabisco as a top-notch metaphor for the media’s binging on Trump coverage. The Donald had promised to never eat another Oreo again after its parent company moved a plant from Chicago to Mexico. Of course, much like Trump jokes, once you start eating Oreos, it’s pretty tough to stop, which Colbert found out on Tuesday.
“I’m not surprised that Donald Trump is willing to stand up to Big Cookie,” the comic quipped. “After all, he’s the only candidate brave enough to deport the Keebler Elves: ‘Hey, tree freaks, get your filthy, fudgey fingers off our jobs.'”
“Of course, Trump’s anti-Oreo stance puts other Republicans in a tough spot here: He’s forcing them to decide between alienating Latino voters and eating a Hydrox,” Colbert added, dry-heaving at the thought of the knock-off cookie.
The new 11:35 p.m. host wolfed down a few more hundred calories, and Trump jokes. By the end, he was just dumping the bag of sugary snack into his mouth.
“Oh, Donald, I love you too,” Colbert finished the desk bit while opening up yet another bag of Oreos, “but I think I’m going to hate myself in the morning.”
10 of David Letterman's Most Memorable Guests (Photos)
Bill Murray was Letterman's first guest on "Late Night," and the actor always makes a splash when he returns, including fabulous entrances as Liberace and Peter Pan.
Dave wasn't always safe behind his desk, as Crispin Glover proved when he showed off his kicking ability for the late-night host.
Madonna stopped by for a profanity-filled visit to the "Late Show" in 1994, where she openly discussed her sex life.
Howard Stern has stopped by numerous times to converse with his fellow talk-show host. Their lively conversations always make for entertaining TV.
Oprah stopped by "Late Night" in 2005 to put an end to her and Letterman's alleged "feud."
Drew Barrymore showed off her moves on Dave's desk -- and, for an encore, flashed the host.
What would later be revealed as an elaborate method acting job, Joaquin Phoenix's bizarre appearance in 2009 confused not only Letterman, but most of America as well.
After years of jokes when she was the first lady, Letterman welcomed Hillary Clinton to the "Late Show" when she was making her Senate run
Barack Obama became the first-ever sitting U.S. president to appear on the "Late Show" in 2009.
After a week of shooting in L.A., Letterman was reunited with his mentor Johnny Carson, who got behind the desk one last time. It would end up being Carson's last TV appearance.
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From Bill Murray to President Obama, we look back at some unforgettable visitors on the host’s ”Late Night“ and ”Late Show“
Bill Murray was Letterman's first guest on "Late Night," and the actor always makes a splash when he returns, including fabulous entrances as Liberace and Peter Pan.
