The inaugural episode of *The Colbert Report* opened with Stephen Colbert introducing a segment he himself had devised: "The Word," where he playfully coined the term "Truthiness." The show also featured segments addressing topics ranging f…

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will be joined in the studio by 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will be joined by journalist Fareed Zakaria.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Jim Cramer, the host of *Mad Money*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Lou Dobbs, the host of *Lou Dobbs Tonight*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes author Greg Behrendt, the mind behind "It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken: The Smart Girl's Break-Up Buddy."

Tonight, Stephen Colbert sits down with astrophysicist and author of "Origins: Fourteen Billion Years of Cosmic Evolution," Neil DeGrasse Tyson.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will be joined by actor Jeff Daniels.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Monica Crowley, co-host of *Connected: Coast to Coast*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes filmmaker and author Ken Burns to the show.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Bruce Feiler, author of "Where God Was Born: A Journey by Land to the Roots of Religion."

Tonight, Stephen Colbert is joined by Bradley Whitford, a familiar face from *The West Wing*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will host New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer as his guest.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Court TV anchor Catherine Crier.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Mary Roach, author of "Spook: Science Tackles the Afterlife."

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes anchorwoman and journalist, Cokie Roberts.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will be joined by former Senator Bob Kerrey.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will be joined by Reverend Al Sharpton.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert sits down with Matt Taibbi, the author of "Spanking the Donkey."

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes actor Tim Robbins, known for his role in *Zathura*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert sits down with Brian Greene, the acclaimed author of *The Fabric of the Cosmos: Space, Time, and the Texture of Reality*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert sits down with Richard Preston, the acclaimed author of numerous works exploring the frontiers of science.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert sits down with Katrina vanden Heuvel, the author of *The Dictionary of Republicanisms*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert sits down with Richard Clarke, the acclaimed author of *The Scorpion's Gate*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Maureen Dowd, the author of *Are Men Necessary?* to the show.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will host Anderson Cooper, the familiar face from Anderson Cooper 360.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert sits down with Craig Crawford, author of *Attack the Messenger: How Politicians Turn You Against the Media*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Peggy Noonan, author of *John Paul the Great: Remembering a Spiritual Father*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Harry Smith, co-host of *The Early Show*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes Bob Costas, the host of *Costas Now* and renowned sports commentator.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert welcomes actor Dermot Mulroney, known for his role in *The Family Stone*.

Tonight, Stephen Colbert will be joined by Mark Cuban, owner of the Dallas Mavericks.