Stephen Colbert bid farewell from "The Colbert Report" in December, but the soon-to-be host of "Late Show" on CBS has not exactly been resting on his laurels since then.
Since June, Colbert has been posting clips to his new show's YouTube channel, providing viewers a possible glimpse of what's to come when he takes over for David Letterman on Sept. 8.
As Colbert prepares to field questions from reporters Monday at the Television Critics Assn. summer press tour, here's a look back at Colbert's busy summer.
1. Grooming
The comedian first came out of hibernation in early June to remind fans he still exists and to shave his "Colbeard," the impressive facial hair he'd acquired -- like certain exiled talk show hosts and failed presidential candidates before him -- while out of the limelight.