hbutz New York wrote:
I've been watching but it's sadly a bit more subdued.  yet, Knock-knock.  Whose there?  Orange.  Orange who?  Speaking of Donald Trump...  omg that's funny.  "It's not like it writes itself.. but..."

Still, no Alpha Dog of the Week, Cheating Death, Colbert Bump.... (sigh)

Well, it's early yet.

I think Stephen has made the transition and he brought some of the Report style and insight with him. His interviews have been clear, concise and to the point. I was impressed that he came to Ted Cruz's defense the other night when the audience booed him. Like Jon Stewart, he takes no prisoners but he isn't disrespectful either. I hope he interviews every single candidate running for their party's nomination, Republican and Democrat. Interviewers like Colbert ask questions that "seasoned" news people never ask.

GRMACK wrote:
I actually am beginning to like Colbert on the Late Show.  He does a good job on interviewing, biased or not.  However, his Leprechaun ear bugs me and there are times I wish I could Photoshop my TV, but that's the 'togger in me speaking.
I grew weary of Fallon and switched to Kimmel prior.  I think Kimmel was doing a better job of interviewing than Fallon.  Fallon is too much "Gosh, we all love you in.. " "Wow, you are my favorite..."  etc. and he became too predictable and repetitious and stares at his cards a lot.  Kimmel mixes it up more and doesn't seem as script-driven as Fallon.
For now I like Colbert (Aside from the pixie or Spock ear thing that bugs me no end!), Kimmel, and Fallon in that order.

I feel the same way. I stopped watching late night shows until Stephen Colbert came along.