TDS Time Machine | Back to School

**SPEAKER_1** (0:00)
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**SPEAKER_2** (1:30)
Late night bites with friends? Already hard to beat. That first too hot bite of fries you couldn't wait for, followed by ice cold Pepsi. Now that hits different. Suddenly, the energy kicks back in, the night goes longer, and the laughs don't stop. Because Pepsi brings out more flavor, more fun, and more of the moment. Food deserves Pepsi. Grab a Pepsi Zero Sugar today.

**SPEAKER_3** (1:56)
You're listening to Comedy Central.

**Stephen Colbert** (2:14)
It's autumn, which means for millions of children across America, it's back-to-school time. But what about professional news people like me?
Is there a school where I can brush up on my newsman skills? How could I keep my edge?

**SPEAKER_5** (2:29)
By the learn-by-doing hands-on training that has placed thousands from coast to coast, Connecticut Schools of Broadcasting.

**Stephen Colbert** (2:38)
Yes, the Connecticut School of Broadcasting. Thanks, Mom. Conveniently located in the media capital of the world, Farmington, Connecticut.
It's a place where fresh-faced kids and me come to learn the basics of reporting, like how to read, back up and deliver and read it, and how to hold paper.

**SPEAKER_6** (2:59)
See, this hand right here can move and move copy to the side.

**Stephen Colbert** (3:03)
I knew who I wanted for my faculty advisor. I met with Ms. Brantley in her office to discuss some of the basics of reporting.

**SPEAKER_7** (3:12)
Probably the most important thing to keep in mind is pay attention. Listen to what the person is saying.

**Stephen Colbert** (3:20)
What about listening? Is that important?

**SPEAKER_7** (3:23)
It's probably the most important thing.

**Stephen Colbert** (3:26)
What is?

**SPEAKER_7** (3:27)
Listening is probably the most important thing.

**Stephen Colbert** (3:33)
And most importantly, she taught me a valuable lesson in journalistic detachment. Is it okay for a reporter to get a little tender?

**SPEAKER_7** (3:42)
I think so.

**Stephen Colbert** (3:44)
Well, how personal could he get?

**SPEAKER_7** (3:46)
Pretty personal.
Pretty personal. I mean, there are limits. Right.

**Stephen Colbert** (3:53)
What if it got really personal?

**SPEAKER_7** (4:04)
Pretty much the interview would be over.

**Stephen Colbert** (4:06)
Well, it's good that they don't do that then. One last question. Is listening important?
But school wasn't all fun and games. Midterms could get pretty stressful for these newcomers.

**SPEAKER_7** (4:23)
The mob is estimated to have between 40 and 50 people, including what appears to be at least one priest.

**Stephen Colbert** (4:32)
Nice try, kids. Good effort.

**SPEAKER_7** (4:35)
Stephen, would you like to give it a try?

**Stephen Colbert** (4:38)
I thought I'd give the kids a thrill and show them how an old network pro lays one down.

**SPEAKER_8** (4:44)
Okay, just take a look at it before you start.

**Stephen Colbert** (4:46)
Got it.

**SPEAKER_6** (4:46)
You all right? You're clear on that?

**Stephen Colbert** (4:47)
Got it.

**SPEAKER_13** (4:48)
Okay.

**SPEAKER_6** (4:48)
Look it over before you start.

**Stephen Colbert** (4:49)
I got it.

**SPEAKER_13** (4:49)
Don't rush.

**Stephen Colbert** (4:50)
All right.

**SPEAKER_13** (4:50)
All right.

**Stephen Colbert** (4:53)
The mob is estimated to be between 40 and 50 people in... The mob is estimated to be between 40 and people...
The mob is estimated to be between 40 and 50 people, including a peer as a priest.

**John Oliver** (5:24)
I want to come home, Jon.

**SPEAKER_8** (5:28)
I hate it here.

**Stephen Colbert** (5:31)
But failure is one course they don't teach at old CSB. I struggled back from the brink of defeat. You see, I had something to prove to myself. The mob is estimated at between 40 and 50 people, including what appears to be at least one priest.