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Comedian Jon Stewart is best known as the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show and for his political satire. He is also an actor, writer and producer. After hosting his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim leading to his first Emmy Award in 2001.
Stewart himself has also gained significant notoriety on talk shows such as Crossfire as a vocal, outspoken critic of the Bush administration and of personality-driven media shows, in particular Bill O'Reilly and the Fox News Channel. Stewart co-wrote America (The Book), which was one of the to...
Stewart himself has also gained significant notoriety on talk shows such as Crossfire as a vocal, outspoken critic of the Bush administration and of personality-driven media shows, in particular Bill O'Reilly and the Fox News Channel. Stewart co-wrote America (The Book), which was one of the to...
Comedian Jon Stewart is best known as the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show and for his political satire. He is also an actor, writer and producer. After hosting his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim leading to his first Emmy Award in 2001.
Stewart himself has also gained significant notoriety on talk shows such as Crossfire as a vocal, outspoken critic of the Bush administration and of personality-driven media shows, in particular Bill O'Reilly and the Fox News Channel. Stewart co-wrote America (The Book), which was one of the top fifteen best-sellers in the US in 2004. Stewart hosted the 78th and the 80th Academy Awards. Stewart is a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Stewart himself has also gained significant notoriety on talk shows such as Crossfire as a vocal, outspoken critic of the Bush administration and of personality-driven media shows, in particular Bill O'Reilly and the Fox News Channel. Stewart co-wrote America (The Book), which was one of the top fifteen best-sellers in the US in 2004. Stewart hosted the 78th and the 80th Academy Awards. Stewart is a graduate of the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Tuesday's Talk Shows
The Early Show The second presidential debate; Felicity Huffman discusses pet adoption. 7 a.m. KCBS 95587 Today Russell Crowe; the Pretenders perform; author Marcella Hazan ("Amarcord"); Martin Landau ("City of Ember"). 7 a.m. KNBC 994262 KTLA Morning...Tags: Forests, James Taylor, Sarah McLachlan, Martin Landau, Natural Resources
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Campaign comedy: Bikinis, hair plugs and Joe Pesci
"According to a recent poll, 61 percent of people surveyed said they'd rather see Sarah Palin in a bikini than Pamela Anderson. Although 99 percent said they'd rather see Pamela Anderson as vice president." JAY LENO "They've just come out with a Joe...Tags: John McCain, Pamela Anderson, Jay Leno, Sarah Palin, Stephen Colbert
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Monday's Talk Shows
The Early Show Judy Shepard discusses the 10th anniversary of her son Matthew's murder in Laramie, Wyo.; Olivia Newton-John performs. 7 a.m. KCBS 92815 Today Alicia Keys; author Clinton Kelly; Joy Fit Club. 7 a.m. KNBC 925506 KTLA Morning News 7 a.m....Tags: Seth Green, Sarah McLachlan, Jay Leno, Wine, Beer, and Spirits, Russell Crowe
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The Ear: The Daily Factor
Comedian David Steinberg continues in his role as “Ear”—that is, a sounding board--to some of the funniest people working today. DAVID STEINBERG: A bit casually dressed, are you--jeans and T-shirt? Jon Stewart: Clearly, I didn't realize we were to wear...Tags: Clothing and Textiles Industry, Johnny Carson, Don Rickles
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Main Events for the week of Oct. 3
The Roots The group digs deep into their jazz-inflected musical skills to produce an organic, original sound with positive, intelligent lyrics. The high-energy Philly natives are pioneers of the live-rap movement, using instruments instead of samples and...Tags: Pompano Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Counting Crows, Miami Beach, Culture Room
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Campaign Comedy: Thursday's late-night TV wrap-up
AP Television WriterLOS ANGELES (AP) _ The vice presidential debate was the toast — make that roast — of late-night television, and that was before the event was held. Shows produced earlier than the match between Republican Sarah Palin and Democrat Joe Biden at...Tags: John McCain, National Government, Katie Couric, Joe Pesci, Joe Biden
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Spilling The Beans With Stand-Up Comic Jeremy Hotz
Special To The CourantWhen most people visualize modern comedians, they think of Dane Cook using physicality to punctuate a line or Chris Rock stalking on stage. Most of the sets revolve around sex or lampooning the major issues of the day. Then there's the world of Jeremy...Tags: New York, Paramount, Los Angeles, David Letterman, Chris Rock
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Debate prep gives shows laugh lines
The Associated PressShooting a donkey, debating a tree stump and checking out Mexico from across the Arizona border were just some of the ways comedians suggested Sarah Palin was preparing for the vice-presidential debate. David Letterman devoted his Top 10 on Wednesday...Tags: John McCain, Herbal Medicines, Katie Couric, Joe Biden, CBS Corp.
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Bill Maher's spirited humor carries 'Religulous'
Comedian Bill Maher brings his disarmingly direct humor to the topic of religion in Religulous. The results are often as surprising as they are funny. Maher is the most straightforward of our top comics, even among those like Jon Stewart who regularly...Tags: Movies, Islam, Christianity, Johnny Carson, Religious Leaders
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Become your own pundit in 10 minutes
Senior correspondentProblem: I feel like a dope when the talk turns to politics. I wish I knew enough to feel comfortable jumping into the conversation—at work, at a dinner party, waiting in that long line at the grocery store. Solution: Be not afraid. In 10 minutes...Tags: John McCain, Barack Obama, NBC, Joe Biden
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Campaign Comedy: Wednesday's late-night TV wrap-up
Associated Press WriterWASHINGTON (AP) _ Shooting a donkey, debating a tree stump and checking out Mexico from across the Arizona border were just some of the ways comedians suggested Sarah Palin was preparing for the vice presidential debate. David Letterman devoted his top...Tags: John McCain, Herbal Medicines, Katie Couric, Joe Biden, CBS Corp.
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'43 Plays for 43 Presidents' by multiple writers, at Sacred Fools Theater
Special to The TimesIf Jon Stewart, the Smothers Brothers and the League of Women Voters invaded the Hall of Presidents at Disney World, the results might resemble "43 Plays for 43 Presidents" at Sacred Fools Theater. This vitally engaging survey of every American chief...Tags: Theater, Walt Disney World Resort, Woodrow Wilson
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