Friday, June 15, 2007

Colbert finally decides to play ball

Posted by Patrick Sharbaugh on Fri, Jun 15, 2007 at 12:33 PM

Stephen Colbert fan? Mark your calendar for July 7. That’s when the Colbert Report host and Porter-Gaud grad will be in back on his home turf, tossing out the first pitch (in a manner of speaking) at Joe Riley Park, when the Charleston RiverDogs meet the Savannah Sand Gnats. According to the RiverDogs, Colbert’s gonna be here pimping for the new Ben & Jerry’s AmeriCone Dream ice cream flavor, for which he’s donating all proceeds to his AmeriCone Dream Fund — which sounds like a charity, but for all we know if could be a slush fund for rainy day trips to casinos and strip clubs. In any event, Colbert will also leading the crowd in a no doubt stirring rendition of “Take Me Out To the Ball Game” during the 7th-inning stretch.

But they couldn’t get him here for Spoleto? Colbert is obviously a man of the masses.

Topics: Comedy, Recreation
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Stephanie Childlike...PLS! what have you been reading? Rocco's comments are on fire and spot on! Anthonys are a funny snark fest and if you love the show, there are few if any insights. I think the last one by Anthony was phoned in. Everyone is on the Rocco blogwagon. Maybe in Charlotte (while eating at FIG) you guys have missed the latest news from NY.. Rocco is this seasons black! HELLO?

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Posted by jennifer on August 30, 2007 at 1:19 PM

Stephanie, While I find Chef Bordain amusing, your comment about Chef Dispirito is misinformed. His blog is well written, personable and informative without being aserbic in the least. I enjoy his take on things without making anyone feel badly about themselves. I found your comment sycophantic. Frankly, why did you even write it? Makes you sound like you didn't do your homework, literally.

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Posted by Alexander on August 30, 2007 at 3:02 PM

Who the hell uses the word "sycophantic" in a comments post? Rocco is a joke. "Celebrity chefs" aren't real chefs, most can't cook, and he can't write either...

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Posted by Jeff Allen on August 30, 2007 at 5:17 PM

Oh heavens, even Bourdain and Rocco acknowledge that they're engaging in good-natured ribbing, yet the posters here are acting like it's a duel at dawn! FWIW, both Rocco and Bourdain CAN cook. And cook well. Rocco can't apparently run a restaurant that well - putting him in very good company, considering how many go under. And Tony's having the time of his life jaunting all over the world - who can blame him?

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Posted by Lisa Rowe on August 30, 2007 at 7:50 PM

If you think his blogs are funny and insightful, listen to this interview he gave last year while in San Fran. It's hilarious and moving at the same time! http://www.commonwealthclub.org/archive/06/06-06bourdain-audio.html

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Posted by Chris on August 30, 2007 at 11:29 PM

My hubby loves No Reservations,, and I'll even watch the Charleston installment with him. I hope Bourdain goes beyond the usual Lowcountry tourist fare--shrimp and grits, Civil War, etc, and gets off the beaten path to something a bit under the surface.

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Posted by Vera on August 31, 2007 at 10:21 PM

No Reservations is one of my few, no maybe it's the only, must see TV show for me, every Monday night. The blog comments suggest he won't be traveling too far off the beaten path in the Charleston episode. I would've suggested Bowen's Island (he could've done great ring from the ashes story) and better BBQ than Sweatman's. Hominy Grill is a tourist trap with food that was only ever good, never great, a pale shadow of Crook's Corner in it's heyday. Seewee cafe would've been a better spot. I feel sorry for him that he was taken to the Pavillion bar, the man belongs in AC's or Big John's. And don't get me started on the Lee brothers.... Sorry, I'm just pissed at the demise of 96 wave. I'm sure it'll be a great episode.

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Posted by will woodard on September 2, 2007 at 9:44 AM

I love "No Reservations" and can't wait to see this episode about Charleston!

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Posted by Jeanne on September 6, 2007 at 4:07 PM
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