 This was largely due to its format of delivering sketch performances directly to the camera.Although they did not air, several sketches inspired by "The Onion" also had Colbert playing a deadpan anchor delivering the news.In an interview with "The New York Times" regarding "The Dana Carvey Show", Colbert noted, "If you have an opportunity to give it right to the audience, there’s a special connection that you make by looking at the camera."