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Colbert Grabs a Peabody

Compares staff to 'enema' flushing out truth

By Peter Fearon,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 17, 2008 2:58 AM CDT

(Newser) – Comedy Central funnyman Stephen Colbert snatched a prestigious Peabody media award at last night's ceremony hosted by CBS correspondent Lesley Stahl. She stepped in to replace Brian Williams, who opted to spend time with NBC colleagues after Tim Russert's death. Colbert displayed his usual deadpan...   Read full story »

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