co-head writer Allison Silverman became an executive producer of the show.[12]Program format[edit]See also: Recurring segments on The Colbert ReportThis section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (July 2010)Typically, Colbert starts an episode with teasers regarding the show's topics and guest; each headline is structured to be a deliberate pun. The series of puns are followed by a verbal metaphor that promotes...