S1·E54 Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom
Synopsis
Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Joanna Newsom performs "Leaving the City" from her album ‘Divers’. Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story as the episode’s outro.
Episode recap
The fifty-fourth episode of the first season of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert features guest appearances by Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, and Joanna Newsom. During the episode, Stephen Colbert puts his J.R.R. Tolkien geekdom to use. Marion Cotillard appears on the program to discuss Macbeth and joins Stephen for a segment titled Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French. George Saunders is welcomed to discuss his new book, The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip. Additionally, Saunders performs the song Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You. Musical guest Joanna Newsom performs the song Leaving the City from her album Divers. To conclude the episode, George Saunders reads Stephen a bedtime story for the outro.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 1 Episode 54 of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert air?
Season 1, Episode 54 ('Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom') originally aired on December 8, 2015.
How long is Season 1 Episode 54 ('Marion Cotillard, George Saunders, Joanna Newsom')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 45 minutes.
What happens in The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Season 1 Episode 54?
Stephen’s J. R. R. Tolkien geekdom pays off. Marion Cotillard discusses ‘Macbeth’. Things That Sound Way More Intriguing When Said in French (with Marion Cotillard). George Saunders discusses his new book, ‘The Very Persistent Gappers of Frip’ and sings ‘Today Is A Beautiful Day, But Not For You’. Jo...