The Colbert Conundrum: Paramount's Shadow Play The surprise appearance of Stephen Colbert on Michigan public access show Only in Monroe has sparked a media frenzy, with some outlets claiming that Paramount was trying to suppress the episode.
However, beneath this surface level narrative lies a more nuanced dance between corporate interests and public access TV.
Colbert's cameo on Only in Monroe was not a secret; CBS Studios had enthusiastically promoted it as part of an episode produced in collaboration with Monroe Community Media and The Late Show's YouTube channels.