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The Daily Show

Electric Monk

(13,869 posts) Tue Feb 10, 2015, 07:50 PM Feb 2015

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Jon Stewart leaving Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show'

Tue Feb 10, 2015 7:40pm EST

(Reuters) - Comedian Jon Stewart will leave as the host of Comedy Central's satirical newscast "The Daily Show" later this year, the Viacom Inc-owned (VIAB.O) network said on Tuesday.

"Through his unique voice and vision, 'The Daily Show' has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come," Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless said in a statement.

Stewart, 52, has led "The Daily Show" since 1999. A replacement has not yet been named.

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http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/02/11/us-television-jonstewart-idUSKBN0LF00920150211

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Jon Stewart leaving Comedy Central's 'The Daily Show' (Original Post) Electric Monk Feb 2015 OP

Boo libodem Feb 2015 #1

This is very bad. First Stephan, now Jon? annabanana Feb 2015 #2

libodem

(19,288 posts)

1. Boo

Reply to Electric Monk (Original post)

Tue Feb 10, 2015, 08:29 PM

Feb 2015

Hiss.

Hope he gets a groovy new venue. He is a trusted news source. Seriously.

annabanana

(52,791 posts)

2. This is very bad. First Stephan, now Jon?

Reply to Electric Monk (Original post)

Tue Feb 10, 2015, 10:34 PM

Feb 2015

There are no comparable outlets for good satire on TV now..

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