Episode
The Colbert Report: Susan Orlean
Overview
People Magazine picks its sexiest man, the congressional super committee eyes veterans' healthcare benefits, and Susan Orlean discusses the life of Rin Tin Tin.
Details
- Series
- The Colbert Report
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 24
- Air date
- 2011-11-17
Episode context
Susan Orlean is Episode 24 in Season 8 of The Colbert Report. It aired on 2011-11-17.
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