Colbert
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Claudette Lily Claudette Chauchoin, 1903–96, U.S. actress, born in France.
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Jean Baptiste 1619–83, French statesman and finance minister under Louis XIV.
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Claudette , real name Claudette Lily Chauchoin . 1905–96, French-born Hollywood actress, noted for her sophisticated comedy roles; her films include It Happened One Night (1934) and The Palm Beach Story (1942)
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Jean Baptiste (ʒɑ̃ batist). 1619–83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantilist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals
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Outstanding live entertainment, variety, sketch, standup and talk series: “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert”
From Los Angeles Times
The opposing candidates did not have to appear on Colbert’s show.
From Los Angeles Times
Colbert took a paper copy with the CBS statement, crumpled it, and put it in a plastic bag typically used to collect dog feces.
From Los Angeles Times
CBS looks to have made a strategic blunder when it announced plans last year to cancel “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” but decided to keep host Stephen Colbert on air until May 2026.
From Salon
CBS has disputed Colbert's account, saying that the network only "provided legal guidance" that broadcasting the interview could violate the FCC directive.
From Barron's
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