An American Hero - Stephen Colbert.

Thank You Stephen Colbert. What a great gig.

I think this piece of Colbert as White House Press Dope was great - the star: Helen.

His whole speech was so spot on. Anyone have a complete transcript? His digs at W were great. Wonder if W got them?

Editor & Publisher doesn't think so.

As Colbert walked from the podium, when it was over, the president and First Lady gave him quick nods, unsmiling. The president shook his hand and tapped his elbow, and left immediately.
Those seated near Bush told E&P's Joe Strupp, who was elsewhere in the room, that Bush had quickly turned from an amused guest to an obviously offended target as Colbert’s comments brought up his low approval ratings and problems in Iraq.
Several veterans of past dinners, who requested anonymity, said the presentation was more directed at attacking the president than in the past. Several said previous hosts, like Jay Leno, equally slammed both the White House and the press corps.
“This was anti-Bush,” said one attendee. “Usually they go back and forth between us and him.” Another noted that Bush quickly turned unhappy. “You could see he stopped smiling about halfway through Colbert,” he reported.

Truthiness hurts sometimes.