Episode
The Colbert Report: Mark Whitaker
Overview
Donald Trump backs out of his debate, Madison charges protesters for the right to protest, and Mark Whitaker pays tribute to his parents with his memoir.
Details
- Series
- The Colbert Report
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 34
- Air date
- 2011-12-13
Episode context
Mark Whitaker is Episode 34 in Season 8 of The Colbert Report. It aired on 2011-12-13.
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