Colbert slams Fox and "chief friend" Steve Doocy for basically making up quotes, or "practicing journalism-plus by quoting the subtext," a perennial crime for which Doocy has offered a classic non-apology apology. Video.

"Excellent reporting, Steve Doocy, and I know good reporting. I am an independent news man, not some smug, self-satisfied brown-noser toadying for the Republican establishment… unlike some people."