Photos: Stephen Colbert and the 'Colbert Report' off air; Comedy Central mum

The Colbert Report, hosted by Stephen Colbert, has suspended production for at least two days this week for unknown reasons.

NEW YORK (AP) — Comedy Central's "Colbert Report" is off the air and it's a mystery why. An expected live version of the show was replaced by a repeat on Wednesday. Comedy Central said Thursday's live show will be off, too.

Comedy Central has suspended production of the "Colbert Report" for at least two days without a clear explanation. The network aired a rerun Wednesday night, leading with old news about onetime presidential candidate Herman Cain.

Comedy Central's “The Colbert Report” abruptly halted production for Wednesday and Thursday, sending an email to audience members who had tickets for the rest of the week's tapings, The Huffington Post reports. Stephen Colbert has suspended production

The Colbert Report, hosted by Stephen Colbert, has suspended production for at least two days this week for unknown reasons.