S3·E139 Anthony Anderson, Glenda Jackson, Michael Pollan

Episode recap

The episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert identified as season 3, episode 139 follows the program’s established format as a comedy‑talk series. As usual, host Stephen Colbert opens with a monologue that blends satire and current‑event commentary, setting a light‑hearted tone for the hour. The central portion of the broadcast is devoted to interviews with three distinguished guests who appear in the episode’s official listing.

The first guest is actor Anthony Anderson, whose presence is noted in the episode’s synopsis. Anderson joins Colbert at the desk, where the host engages him in conversation about his work in television and film, allowing Anderson to discuss aspects of his career and recent projects. The interview proceeds in the talk‑show style typical of the series, with Colbert’s trademark humor interspersed throughout the dialogue.

The second guest highlighted in the episode’s description is actress Glenda Jackson. Jackson is introduced as an actress, and she participates in a separate interview segment. Colbert and Jackson discuss her extensive experience in the performing arts, and the conversation reflects the program’s blend of respectful inquiry and comedic interludes.

The final guest listed for the broadcast is author Michael Pollan. Identified simply as an author, Pollan sits down with Colbert for a conversation that touches on his writing career. The interview maintains the show’s characteristic balance of informative questioning and playful banter, allowing Pollan to share insights into his work while Colbert adds his usual satirical perspective.

Throughout the episode, the production values remain consistent with the series’ reputation for polished set design, a live audience, and a mix of pre‑recorded and live segments. The episode concludes with Colbert delivering a closing remark that ties together the themes explored during the interviews, reinforcing the program’s blend of comedy and cultural commentary. The broadcast, as catalogued by The Movie Database, is classified as a TV‑14 comedy and talk show, reflecting its intended audience and genre.