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Comedy Central mum about why 'Colbert Report' is suddenly off the air

New episodes of hit show replaced by repeats 'due to unforeseen circumstances'

<p>Stephen Colbert</p>

Stephen Colbert

Credit: Comedy Central

NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" is off the air and it's a mystery why.

An expected new episode of the show was replaced by a repeat on Wednesday. Comedy Central said Thursday's live show will be off, too.

The network said it was airing the repeats "due to unforeseen circumstances," but offered no other explanation. A person close to the show, who wasn't authorized to speak publically on the matter, told The Associated Press that new episodes are expected to return soon.

A publicist for Colbert declined to comment.

Colbert's popular "fake commentary" program airs Monday through Thursday at 11:30 p.m. ET, following "The Daily Show" with Jon Stewart.

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  • S602160292_2076173_4167_talkback_profile

    studioplant

    Sounds like family emergency...

    http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/colbert_report_production_suspended_NoFRAR8zBdJQFGpKNXKq9O?utm_source=SFnewyorkpost&utm_medium=SFnewyorkpost

    February 16, 2012 at 3:39PM EST Reply to Comment
  • Interrogation-bear_talkback_profile

    Interrogation Bear

    Well, there are two explanations:
    1.family tragedy (most likely his mom who is almost 90)
    2.bears

    February 16, 2012 at 3:55PM EST Reply to Comment

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