Stephen Colbert chases the Super Bowl with Patrick Stewart, Gritty, Chuck and Nancy, Trump and Cory Booker jokes

Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer on The Late Show
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Super Bowl LIII wasn't maybe the most exciting NFL championship game on record, but Stephen Colbert at least had some interesting house guests to kick off his post-Super Bowl Late Show. Sir Patrick Stewart brought the beer, and also Gritty the Philadelphia Flyers mascot, and "party leaders" Chuck and House Speaker Nancy stopped by for a moment, too. There is a little Shakespeare and little Star Trek and maybe a touch of product placement.

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Peter Weber, The Week US

Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.