The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests
The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests
The complete, uncensored history of the awardwinning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host.For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of todays most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. Now the shows behindthescenes gags, controversies, and camaraderie will be chronicled by the players themselves, from legendary host Jon Stewart to the star cast members and writersincluding Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carell, Lewis Black, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman, and Larry Wilmoreplus some of The Daily Shows most prominent guests and adversaries: John and Cindy McCain, Glenn Beck, Tucker Carlson, and many more.This oral history takes the reader behind the curtain for all the shows highlights, from its origins as Comedy Centrals underdog latenight program hosted by Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewarts long reign to Trevor Noahs succession, rising from a scrappy jester in the 24hour political news cycle to become part of the beating heart of politicsa trusted source for not only comedy but also commentary, with a reputation for calling bullshit and an ability to effect real change in the world.Through years of incisive election coverage, Jon Stewarts emotional monologue in the wake of 9/11, his infamous confrontation on Crossfire, passionate debates with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, feuds with Bill OReilly and Fox, the Indecisions, Mess OPotamia, and provocative takes on Wall Street and racism, The Daily Show has been a cultural touchstone. Now, for the first time, the people behind the shows seminal moments come together to share their memories of the lastminute rewrites, improvisations, pranks, romances, blowups, and moments of Zen both on and off the set of one of Americas most groundbreaking shows.
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The complete, uncensored history of the awardwinning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host.For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of todays most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. Now the shows behindthescenes gags, controversies, and camaraderie will be chronicled by the players themselves, from legendary host Jon Stewart to the star cast members and writersincluding Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carell, Lewis Black, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman, and Larry Wilmoreplus some of The Daily Shows most prominent guests and adversaries: John and Cindy McCain, Glenn Beck, Tucker Carlson, and many more.This oral history takes the reader behind the curtain for all the shows highlights, from its origins as Comedy Centrals underdog latenight program hosted by Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewarts long reign to Trevor Noahs succession, rising from a scrappy jester in the 24hour political news cycle to become part of the beating heart of politicsa trusted source for not only comedy but also commentary, with a reputation for calling bullshit and an ability to effect real change in the world.Through years of incisive election coverage, Jon Stewarts emotional monologue in the wake of 9/11, his infamous confrontation on Crossfire, passionate debates with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, feuds with Bill OReilly and Fox, the Indecisions, Mess OPotamia, and provocative takes on Wall Street and racism, The Daily Show has been a cultural touchstone. Now, for the first time, the people behind the shows seminal moments come together to share their memories of the lastminute rewrites, improvisations, pranks, romances, blowups, and moments of Zen both on and off the set of one of Americas most groundbreaking shows.
