I dont' think Ingrid managed to get word in edgeways..
may be few words.. obviously not a 'serious' interview !....

Posted by: EL | February 29, 2008 04:21 PM

I was quite disappointed, he barely gave her a chance to speak, it was sad...

Posted by: Brianna Fritchey | February 29, 2008 04:28 PM

Not sure really about the content of the programme, but I suppose it gives Peta, Ms.Newkirk and her book excellent exposure to the general public.

Posted by: keith | February 29, 2008 05:24 PM

I wached this last night his opening comment
''i hope she doesnt knaw her leg off when i cage her in the interview" that was hilarious!!!!!carl rove also lays eggs an has a claw on his right foot............................................................................i love it!!!

Posted by: Maegan | February 29, 2008 05:51 PM

Whatever happened to the good old days when guests were being interviewed and allowed to finish their sentences without being attacked?
Ingrid did a great job.
But Colbert stinks!
What happened to the manners that were taught to us by our parents and educators, never to interrupt.
Thank goodness for books.
Attack T.V., a new low.

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | February 29, 2008 06:30 PM

he kept inturrepting her

Posted by: Antoinette | February 29, 2008 06:33 PM

he kept inturrepting her

Posted by: Antoinette | February 29, 2008 06:33 PM

y cant he let her finish a whole sentence

Posted by: Anonymous | February 29, 2008 07:25 PM

I stayed up just to watch it. I thought the interview was good though he kept interrupting her but I guess that's the way he interviews. Ingrid was great! She is the best.

Posted by: Bibiana | March 1, 2008 12:54 PM

Smoke and mirrors grime reality; pleasing the bad man to no end. Nice job under absurd conditions

Posted by: Warwak | March 1, 2008 01:00 PM

Good interview but he seemed pretty rude if you ask me.

Posted by: Lauren | March 1, 2008 02:54 PM

First of all I have never watched The Colbert Report but just watched this video here. This man is an obnoxious idiot! He didnt even let Ingrid talk. He constantly interrupted her and wouldn't even let her give her message. I think this interview was a failure and I will NEVER watch this moron again!

Posted by: Rex's Mom | March 1, 2008 04:51 PM

Funny!

Posted by: K | March 1, 2008 07:08 PM

I like her lipstick

Posted by: Richard | March 1, 2008 09:59 PM

Those that have never watched Colbert need to understand he's playing a character. He's a deliberate parody of right-wing republican mudslingers.

Posted by: Phobosblack | March 2, 2008 07:13 PM

Thc Colbert show is supposed to be a parody of Fox News. Sometimes his imitation is a bit too beleiveable.

Posted by: Maya, CVT | March 3, 2008 11:32 AM

Phobosblack,
I have been watching Colbert since he was working on the Daily show with Jon Stewart.
I know exactly who he is and what he does .
I still do not care for him.
He should have let Ingrid say what she had to say.
I simply do not like attack
T.V.
Peace!

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | March 3, 2008 12:12 PM

I agree with the others, he didnt give her a chance to speak nor does it seem she was being taken serious, to which animal rights is. I felt bad for her. She kept up with him pretty good though.

Posted by: Amy | March 3, 2008 03:58 PM

There is this thing called "humor" that you may not be aware of.

Stephen Colbert is a COMEDIAN. This is a comedy show. This is not an animal rights show. Colbert's whole act is to be like Bill O'Reilly and Sean Hannity and be a blowhard. In reality, Stephen Colbert is a liberal who cares about animal rights. That's why he had this woman on. By looking so stupid compared to her, he is essentially promoting animal rights - he just shows how stupid you'd have to be to not care about animal rights.

Posted by: John | March 3, 2008 07:49 PM

GRRR!
i wntd to fxcking kill that Colbert guy! hes so rude and interupptive! i want to puch his glasses off! hes so rude!

Posted by: Henry | March 3, 2008 08:12 PM

I have to say if this show is popular in America then it doesn't say much for the American sense of humour. He is a prat and as others have said was rude and didn't let Ingrid get a word in. The whole interview was a waste of Ingrids time, she did well to keep control of herself, I would have smacked him :)

Posted by: Sonia | March 3, 2008 09:49 PM

Not only was he an impolite interviewer by not allowing Ingrid to finish a sentence, but he was completely out of line offering a "sample" of the part of him he knows to taste the best. What a total jerk.

Excellent job to Ingrid however, for keeping her cool in such a situation, remaining focused, and getting a clear message across anyhow. Best wishes with your new book!

Posted by: Anna | March 4, 2008 01:56 AM

I usually like to watch him but I was very disappointed that he wouldn't let her make a point. He was to over the top it's a shame.

Posted by: bridget | March 4, 2008 09:12 AM

She knew exactly what she was getting herself into. You can't expect Colberrt to change his approach because it was animal rights activist. He is the same way with all his guests, and they know what to expect. She looked like she was having a good time. I don't know what you are complaining about, this was good publicity for PETA.

Posted by: Kurt K | March 4, 2008 12:50 PM

Peter Singer was really good, too:

http://www.comedycentral.com/colbertreport/videos.jhtml?videoId=79412

Posted by: Mark | March 4, 2008 01:35 PM

are you guys seriously missing the irony?? for anyone who's seen Colbert before, it's a whole take-off on O'Reilly Factor-style bulldog journalism. Colbert's guests usually are on to promote a book and be the butt of some good humor in the process.

Posted by: Shane | March 4, 2008 03:42 PM

that was really pathetic. she barely got an uninterrupted word in edgewise!!

Posted by: mindi | March 4, 2008 05:27 PM

I thought she handled that well. He interviews everyone that way and she held her ground without getting defensive. Very professional! She is an inspiration. I love animals!!

Posted by: sky | March 4, 2008 07:40 PM

Maybe we should try Oprah next time. I have to admit, I watch Cobert maybe once a week if nothing else is on. This is the first time I haven't laughed. I don't think this appearance helped the cause, but I hope that maybe some were intrigued enough to check out the website and the reality of what going on in our world.

Posted by: Lisa | March 4, 2008 08:34 PM

Judith,
I'm not a big fan either, I thought he was ok on The Daily Show, but wears thin and doesn't need his own show. I don't necessarily think his show was a good choice for a message as serious as Ingrid's. I just wanted to make sure people knew it was a farce.

Posted by: Phobosblack | March 5, 2008 05:41 AM

In fairness to Colbert, at least he invited Newkirk on his show. What other popular nighttime or daytime show had Newkirk been invited to?

None.

The Daily Show folks are known to have weird humor - his may not be for everyone, but he's the only guy so far who invited Newkirk to speak to a huge audience. For that I praise him.

Posted by: Maya, CVT | March 5, 2008 02:43 PM

Phobosblack,
You are absolutely right on!
Sometimes when I watch him, I get so nervous I feel like I need a drink, and I don't drink, except for a little wine. LOL
Judith

Posted by: Judith, Freedom Fighter for Animals | March 5, 2008 05:54 PM

What an odd lady. barbecue herself? Awesome video though. A great example of just how seriously average society take people who are ashamed of being planet earth's top predator.

Posted by: JTP | March 6, 2008 05:32 AM

JTP,

We are only the top predator when we have technology to help us out—when that's not available, we're way down the list.

I don't think Ingrid is too ashamed of being a compassionate person.

Posted by: Mike Quinoa | March 6, 2008 01:37 PM

I don't think you people understand the point of his show at all. Nor do you understand what humor is. He is a character and he has to act out that character. That character is suppose to be a right-wing, Bill O'Reilly. His interviews are not serious interviews. Ingrid should know this if she agreed to go on his show and all of you should know that too. A simple search would tell you all this. It's just to get her book out their to the public. Seriously, the statement I just made has been repeated more than once and no one gets it still.

Posted by: Ano | March 8, 2008 09:26 PM

He let her on the air and allowed her to speak quite a bit. Thats not enough though is it? He didn't let her just get up there an pontificate for 5 minutes straight so he's a bad guy? He let this woman on the air which is more than most shows do. Just shut up and be HAPPY that he let her on at ALL to speak...

Posted by: Mark Rounds | March 8, 2008 11:12 PM

Actually though, compared to other guests sh got to speak quite a lot, and she did so very eloquently whereas most others in her position get flustered.

Posted by: Aislinn McCarthy | March 19, 2008 12:58 AM