Jon Stewart leaving The Daily Show

Hobbes
Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
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http://www.avclub.com/article/jon-stewart-says-hes-leaving-daily-show-215070

Say it ain't so, Jon.
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  • The Waiting Trophy Man
    The Waiting Trophy Man Niagara region, Ontario, Canada Posts: 12,158
    I just saw this. Wonder why? I just started watching his show this year. I set it up to tape. It's top notch. Surely he'll be doing another show?
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  • northerndragon
    northerndragon Posts: 9,851
    I just saw this and now I am sad.....maybe they will get John Oliver to come back because he killed it summer before last.
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  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    On Comedians in Cars getting Coffee, Jon mentioned that he could not see himself doing that show in 5 years. I knew it would come to an end, but not so soon. As to another show? I don't know. He did turn down The Late Show.

    There just seems to be a lot of shuffling going in late night TV. The constant I could rely on was The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
  • Enkidu
    Enkidu So Cal Posts: 2,996
    Hobbes said:

    On Comedians in Cars getting Coffee, Jon mentioned that he could not see himself doing that show in 5 years. I knew it would come to an end, but not so soon. As to another show? I don't know. He did turn down The Late Show.

    There just seems to be a lot of shuffling going in late night TV. The constant I could rely on was The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.

    I agree - you knew it was coming to an end. But I don't want it to. He's so great.
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    I tend to feel the same way I did when I heard Craig Ferguson was leaving. You have to kind of think about their position - been doing it for so many years, shows doing good, he's (JS) cultivated some serious talent. Always leave 'em wanting more right? Didn't he sell his apartment recently? Maybe they're moving.
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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    The guy has lasted longer than anyone (including himself) ever expected. He did a great job. I wish him all the success in the world moving forward.

    Congratulations Jon. You deserve it.
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,041
    i'm surprised and saddened.

    i love the way he delivers the news, even if it is to get a laugh.
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  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    Maybe Crag Killborn could come back. Whatever happened to that guy? Hahaha, great career move buddy.
  • igotid88
    igotid88 Posts: 28,626
    WhatYouTaughtMe said:

    Maybe Crag Killborn could come back. Whatever happened to that guy? Hahaha, great career move buddy.

    He hosted the Late Late Show after Tom Snyder then tried to be the next Greg Kinnear
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  • igotid88
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    Gonna miss him there
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  • igotid88
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    Washington is rigged for the big guys - and no person has more consistently called them out for it than Jon Stewart. Good luck, Jon!
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  • guacamolejoe
    guacamolejoe Posts: 2,396
    For 40 years I've had a "go to" comedy show to watch at 11:00 pm.

    Staring from my youth till now. My top 5

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    The Daily show with JS

    Yes there is a NY/ Boston/ NE bias, after all I lived in NYC for 45 years. Really gonna miss Jon. It was like he was an old friend from NY.

    Looks like I'll be searching for a new show to watch at 11.
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  • Hobbes
    Hobbes Pacific Northwest Posts: 6,438
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KM_kGxVUJw
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,294
    Is he the guy that lied about the helicopter in Iraq?
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  • Last-12-Exit
    Last-12-Exit Charleston, SC Posts: 8,661
    Tucker Carlson just said Jon Stewart was an insecure little tool. No surprise there.
  • bluegrace
    bluegrace Posts: 2,357
    I read this news also, I'm so sad. Jon Stewart rocks. But I'm happy for him if that's what he wants.
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  • Amongst the Ani
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    Change sucks.Maybe Obama can pass an executive order demanding he stay. Who else is calling bullshit on the media's hypocrisy with their treatment of Brian Williams. Williams lied but the general media has no credibility to judge him on it since they all lie pretty regularly. We need Stewart in this type of role as a society. Hopefully his replacement is up for the task to fill his shoes.
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  • samjam
    samjam New York Posts: 9,283
    This blows. Stewart is so excellent at what he does, and he/The Daily Show will definitely be missed. Gonna be sad and strange on Comedy Central without TDS and The Colbert Report.
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  • FrankieG
    FrankieG Abingdon MD Posts: 9,100
    He really changed the game in terms of making fun of/point out the flaws in our news media. I have watched his show since high school and he has probably informed me about current events more than anyone/anything else.. Kept me engaged and entertained while teaching the basics about complicated issues that I can then go back and research for myself is an incredible talent.

    Jon said he wants to have dinner with his kids on a school night. I feel bad that there are jobs out there that can and do deprive people of that. One of biggest memories of my childhood is of my family and I sitting around the dinner table every night. Good on him for making this a priority.

    There is no way John Oliver will leave HBO.. I think the replacement will be a current correspondent, not sure who though. I am glad they are keeping the show, just replacing the host. Colbert Report had to end when Colbert left, but there are many great correspondents on the Daily Show that can continue Stewart's 'legacy'.

    Sad day, you will be missed Jon. I hope these final few months include many great segments and reunions with old correspondents.
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  • WhatYouTaughtMe
    WhatYouTaughtMe Posts: 4,957
    FrankieG said:

    He really changed the game in terms of making fun of/point out the flaws in our news media. I have watched his show since high school and he has probably informed me about current events more than anyone/anything else.. Kept me engaged and entertained while teaching the basics about complicated issues that I can then go back and research for myself is an incredible talent.

    Jon said he wants to have dinner with his kids on a school night. I feel bad that there are jobs out there that can and do deprive people of that. One of biggest memories of my childhood is of my family and I sitting around the dinner table every night. Good on him for making this a priority.

    There is no way John Oliver will leave HBO.. I think the replacement will be a current correspondent, not sure who though. I am glad they are keeping the show, just replacing the host. Colbert Report had to end when Colbert left, but there are many great correspondents on the Daily Show that can continue Stewart's 'legacy'.

    Sad day, you will be missed Jon. I hope these final few months include many great segments and reunions with old correspondents.

    Yeah, John Oliver is fantastic right where he is.

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