Stephen Colbert Launches YouTube Channel with Public Access Episode
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Stephen Colbert has launched his official YouTube channel, featuring his recent hosting appearance on the public access series 'Only in Monroe'. Paramount/CBS, which funded the episode, is issuing takedown notices to YouTube users uploading bootleg copies of the copyrighted content.
Facts First
- Stephen Colbert launched his official YouTube channel, with his 'Only in Monroe' appearance as the only video.
- Paramount/CBS is issuing takedown notices to YouTube users uploading bootleg copies of the copyrighted episode.
- The episode features music by Jack White and appearances by Jeff Daniels, Eminem, Steve Buscemi, and Byron Allen.
- The official video has approximately 392,486 views, while a bootleg upload on another channel has over 620,621 views.
- Colbert hosted 'Only in Monroe' in 2015 to launch 'The Late Show', and regular hosts Michelle Baumann and Kaye Lani Rae Rafko Wilson appeared in both episodes.
What Happened
Stephen Colbert launched his official YouTube channel, @Colbert, featuring his May 22 hosting appearance on the public access series 'Only in Monroe'. Paramount/CBS has been issuing takedown notices to YouTube users uploading bootleg copies of the episode. A bootleg upload on a YouTube site called 'The Desk' has garnered over 620,621 views, while the official video on Colbert's channel has approximately 392,486 views.
Why this Matters to You
If you are a fan of Stephen Colbert or enjoy his content, you now have a new, official channel to follow for videos. The takedown notices may lead to fewer unofficial copies being available online, which could make finding the content more straightforward. This episode appears to be a significant piece of content marking the end of Colbert's 11-year tenure as host of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on CBS.
What's Next
The takedown notices are likely to continue as Paramount/CBS protects its copyrighted material. Colbert's new YouTube channel may be updated with additional official content in the future.