Stephen Colbert plays “Rob”, friend of a deaf man, in this prank call to a real sex hotline.

via Comedy Central.

Set-up and breakdown of the set on the Intrepid.

via Comedy Central.

I was lucky to get tickets for Stephest Colbchella ’012 in NYC. Comedy Central put together a music festival featuring Grandmaster Flash, Fun., Grizzly Bear, Santigold, and The Flaming Lips; hosted by Stephen Colbert for ‘The Colbert Report’. Here are some pictures and videos to recap the night.

Stephen is excited to celebrate the publication of his first children’s book, “I Am a Pole (And So Can You!).” It is the heartfelt tale of a pole searching for truth and meaning in its life and is certainly the most glorious illustrated celebration of pole opportunities available anywhere in hardcover!

Maurice Sendak describes it best: “The sad thing is, I like it!”

And Stephen describes it even bester: “The perfect gift to give a child or grandchild for their high school or college graduation. Also Father’s Day. Also, other times.”

The Comedy Awards will air on Comedy Central on Sunday, May 6th. Below is my recap of the night, pictures, and tweets from the taping on April 28th. The pictures were all taken on my phone, so excuse the low quality.