Episode
The Colbert Report: Chris Matthews
Overview
Newt Gingrich defends his Greek cruise, Ron Paul supporters publish a pin-up calendar, and Chris Matthews discusses John F. Kennedy's elusive heroism.
Details
- Series
- The Colbert Report
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 23
- Air date
- 2011-11-16
Episode context
Chris Matthews is Episode 23 in Season 8 of The Colbert Report. It aired on 2011-11-16.
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