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'The Colbert Report' abruptly cancels two show tapings, no date set for return

Sources inside 'The Colbert Report' tell FoxNews.com that the sudden suspension of Colbert's Comedy Central show is due to a family emergency.Comedy Central refused to comment on that information, other than to say that "due to unforeseen circumstances, the show will air repeat episodes on Wednesday, February 15 and Thursday, February 16."Another source close to Colbert's show also tells FoxNews.com that new episodes of the politically minded faux talk show should begin airing soon following the mysterious suspension of programming.Steve Albani, a spokesperson for Comedy Central said: “Unfortunately, we're not providing any details beyond the only official statement.”The cancellation was unanticipated. Ticketholders for Wednesday night’s show were told shortly before the show was expected to tape that it would not be happening.In its seven year run, “The Colbert Report” has never suspended taping except to get a playful jab in at Senator John McCain when he suspended his presidential c...

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