The Daily Show

The Daily Show, known in its current incarnation as The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, is an American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central in the United States. The half-hour long show premiered on July 21, 1996, and was hosted by Craig Kilborn until December 1998. Jon Stewart took over as host in January 1999, bringing a number of changes to the show's content. Under Stewart, The Daily Show ... more

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  • Jul 22, 1996

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Also known as:

  • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,
  • A Daily Show with Jon Stewart

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Program creator

Lizz Winstead

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Madeline Smithberg

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Person Appearance type From To
  • 1999
  • 1996
  • 1998
  • 1997
  • 2005
  • 2008
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Currently in production:

  • Yes
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