Colbert's Public Access Sojourn: A Study in Recklessness and Joy The sudden reappearance of Stephen Colbert on a Michigan public access TV channel 24 hours after his CBS farewell left many bewildered and delighted.
The decision to revisit this humble medium was likely driven by its unconventional nature, which defies the norms of television and offers a refreshing respite from the glossy world of network TV.
Colbert's return to public access roots is less about nostalgia than a clever subversion of expectations.