Stephen Colbert had the unenviable task of doing a live show after the Super Bowl on Sunday night, and he kicked it off by throwing a football around the world, and out of the world, with some help from the magic of television. His first pass was to a passel of U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan, and then he tossed the ball to Scott Kelly in the International Space Station. Finally, he threw the football to President Obama in the White House, who, even though the segment was pre-taped, knew who won Super Bowl 50.
"All the Super Bowl winners for the next 50 years are written on the back of the Constitution," Obama explained. "That's the plot of National Treasure 3." Colbert protested, "Sir, there is no National Treasure 3." To which Obama replied: "Ha — that's what you think. There will be. The script is on the back of the Declaration of Independence." Touché. Watch below. Peter Weber
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