The Daily Show provides a comedic view of the news and political world, complete with segments by "correspondents" and interviews with guest celebrities and politicians. Craig Kilborn was the host until the fourth season, when Jon Stewart came in to take over after Kilborn left for CBS.
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17x103 Robert Caro Aired: May. 10, 2012Fox News evolves on the issue of same-sex marriage, Jason Jones reports from George Clooney's fundraiser, and Robert Caro discusses Lyndon Johnson's … [continue reading]
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- 17x103 Robert Caro (May. 10, 2012)
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Show's Cast / Crew
Directors
- Chuck O'Neil (II) (1891 episodes)
- Scott Preston (436 episodes)
- Andy Barsh (173 episodes)
Writers
- J.R. Havlan (2479 episodes)
- Jon Stewart (2119 episodes)
- Steve Bodow (1461 episodes)
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- Host Jon Stewart was the guest on Craig Kilborn's last shows as host. Since Kilborn is so tall, he gave Stewart a phone book to sit on to mirror his height.
- According to a 7 October 2003, USA Today article, the show is pulled together in this way: a researcher scans major newspapers, the Associated Press, and cable news channels, then gives…
[show]According to a 7 October 2003, USA Today article, the show is pulled together in this way: a researcher scans major newspapers, the Associated Press, and cable news channels, then gives possible topics to the ten writers. These meet to discuss headline material for the lead news segment. By 11:15 a.m. they meet with Jon Stewart, and by 12:30 they have come up with jokes for the day's show. The cast hold a rehearsal, then the show is taped at 6:30 in front of an audience.
[hide] - In the first few weeks, there was no audience. In the following weeks, staff members were encouraged to watch the show just offstage and laugh at the jokes. For the second season, a studio…
[show]In the first few weeks, there was no audience. In the following weeks, staff members were encouraged to watch the show just offstage and laugh at the jokes. For the second season, a studio audience was brought in and this format remained for the rest of the show's run.
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