The Daily Show

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (called The Daily Show until 1999), is a American late night satirical television program airing each Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central and, in Canada, The Comedy Network. 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, making the show more strongly focused on politics and the national media, in contrast ... 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

TV Program

Program creator

Lizz Winstead

Lizz Winstead (born August 5, 1961) is an American comedienne, radio and television personality, and blogger. Ms. Winstead was the youngest child born into a ...

Madeline Smithberg

Madeleine Smithberg is a co-creator of The Daily Show, along with Lizz Winstead, as well as the former executive producer. She was also executive producer of...

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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music Or Comedy Series Winners

Directors Guild of America Award for Outstanding Directing - Musical Variety Nominees

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