The Stock Market Crash of 1929 was a momentary market fluctuation like all the other fluctuations that America has experienced every 20 or so years since gaining her independence from Great Britain. Dr. Colbert discussed The Stock Market Crash of 1929Episode #471 during an episode of his award-winning news program, "The Colbert Report" that aired on the 71st anniversary of the crash, October 29, 2008.