Stephen Colbert Says Good-Bye To His Mother On Air. It’s Funny, And It’s Heartbreaking.

While it’s a little shocking to see Stephen Colbert step out of character, it sure is beautiful.

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Adam Albright-Hanna

Jun 20, 2013

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