January 16, 2001
Guest(s):Sam Donaldson
Stephen Colbert finds it hard to say goodbye to Bill Clinton. It's opening night of John Ashcroft's confirmation hearing. Bill Clinton finds his legacy as the dirtiest president we've ever had. Stephen Colbert senses that the White House briefing room would have held some of his fondest memories had he been allowed to stay. Sam Donaldson doesn't know what to call George W. Bush and Stephen Colbert describes the stench in the White House press room. Steve Carell breaks up with Stephen Colbert.