An extended “Colbert Questionert” segment brought many guests to the show, with Stephen Colbert seated in the guest chair and Billy Crystal, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Josh Brolin, Martha Stewart, Mark Hamill, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Daniels, Tiffany Haddish, Evie McGee Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Ben Stiller, Aubrey Plaza, James Taylor, Robert De Niro, and John Dickerson quizzing him. The episode ended with musical guest Bruce Springsteen performing “Streets of Minneapolis” solo. Springsteen introduced the performance by supporting Colbert, criticizing a president who “can’t take a joke,” and condemning people he described as trying to “kiss his ass” for their own aims. Springsteen had recently completed a three-show NYC run for his “NO KINGS” tour.
"He moved to the guest chair for an extended version of the “Colbert Questionert” segment, where he was quizzed by Billy Crystal, “Weird Al” Yankovic, Josh Brolin, Martha Stewart, Mark Hamill, Jim Gaffigan, Jeff Daniels, Tiffany Haddish, his wife Evie McGee Colbert, Amy Sedaris, Ben Stiller, Aubrey Plaza, James Taylor, Robert De Niro and John Dickerson."
"Then the episode ended with musical guest Bruce Springsteen, who performed his recent protest song “Streets of Minneapolis” solo. “I am here in support tonight for Stephen because you're the first guy in America who lost his show because we've got a president who can't take a joke,” Springsteen said, introing the song."
"“And because Larry and David Ellison feel they need to kiss his ass to get what they want. Stephen, these are small-minded people who got no idea what the freedoms of this beautiful country are supposed to be about. This is for you.” Watch that and the “Colbert Questionert” segments below. We'll miss ya, Stephen!"
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