'Colbert Report' cancels tapings, Comedy Central citing 'unforseen circumstances'

Beginning with last night's rerun episode, which focused on Herman Cain, The Colbert Report has temporarily suspended production for at least a week. Seems like the suspension was a surprise to everyone involved with the

"The Colbert Report" has been temporarily suspended due to the host's mother, Lorna Colbert, 91, falling ill, sources close to the show say. Since news broke early yesterday morning that new episodes of "The Colbert Report"

Episodes of "The Colbert Report" were canceled this week, reportedly because of the serious illness of Colbert's 91-year-old mother, and fans have been showing their support for "a deeply decent guy." Several news outlets reported Friday on the illness

Comedy Central remained deafeningly silent Thursday as to why one of its biggest franchises, “The Colbert Report,” suddenly went dark Wednesday as the network cited “unforeseen circumstances.” Minus actual information, frantic fans began to speculate

Credit: AP **FILE** Steve Colbert, host of "The Colbert Report" wipes his face as he waits in the White House Press Briefing room at the White House in Washington, in this July 27, 2007, file photo, for White House Press Secretary Tony Snow to sign his