I (heart) Ze Frank. Since the very first time I saw his “How to Dance Properly” tutorial, back in my e-Media days, I was hooked. I’ve kept up with him through the years and he’s only gotten better, more creative and cynical. I had no idea he was doing a daily video show (”The Show“) until I heard the buzz that Steven Colbert had stolen one of his jokes for The Report w/out permission. I’ve checked it out and at first I didn’t think it was THAT close, but it did air on the SAME day and a lot of those shows (Daily Show, etc.) no doubt get their material or inspiration from the internet. Ze’s ‘Show’ is very popular, and while the joke isn’t word for word, I’d buy that they saw it and ran w/ the idea. In the end, I won’t stop watching either program, they offer different things and they both rock.

See for yourself:

Ze’s “The Show” from 8/22 (2:20)

Steven Colbert “The Report” 8/22 (3:47)

Ze’s “The Show” from 8/23 - Ze’s Response (2:15)