Huck gets off most of the good lines, which is as much a testatment to the tedium of Colbert (sans writers, no less) than his own good humor and sharp wit. I’ve said this before but it’s worth repeating: If he had Fred Thompson’s policies, we’d be calling him the new Reagan. Not even Obama is as likeable as he is.

Anyone read Colby’s “I Am America” book, by the way? My sainted mother gave it to me for Christmas, for reasons not yet explained. Two hours of reading, one laugh.