Backstage at the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards
By Emily Christianson, Hollywood.com Staff
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Monday, September 22, 2008
Jon Stewart: Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program
Daily Show's Host
Stephen Colbert: Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program
The Colbert Report's Host
If you had suspicions about Stephen Colbert trying to go after Jon Stewart and The Daily Show, you’re right. “I’ve been gunning for him for years,” reveals Colbert. “Even when I worked for him I did not wish him well…clearly I was trying to sink his show.”
His Colbert Report is certainly making strides, beating out The Daily Show in Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program. Of course, The Daily Show tied things up with a big win over Colbert for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program.
Stewart says, “I’m excited for them and excited for us, too. It’s always great to come out here and win. It’s a long flight.”
On a more serious note, Colbert admits, “We’re thrilled for The Daily Show. Absolutely. We think of the hour as an hour block. They do the first half, we do the second half. Two flavors of the same DNA…exactly like [Entertainment Tonight] and The Insider.
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