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What event led to The Colbert Report becoming one of Comedy Central's highest-rated series?

  • White House Correspondents' Association Dinner performance

  • Emmy Award win

  • Guest appearance by Barack Obama

  • The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

Answer

Stephen Colbert's performance at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in 2006, where he performed in character, brought significant attention to The Colbert Report. This event led to a surge in the show's ratings, making it one of Comedy Central's highest-rated series.
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