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Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News
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Stephen Colbert Presents Tooning Out the News

2022-10-05 · 22 min / episode · ★ 3.5

Comedy · Animation

Animated news series featuring animated characters lampooning topical news of the day and interviewing real-world guests.

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CBS Studios, Spartina Productions
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Canceled

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