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| − | [[The Daily Show]] is a [[satire|satirical]] program that airs on Comedy Central. It has won several awards, including a [[Peabody | + | [[The Daily Show]] is a [[satire|satirical]] program that airs on Comedy Central. It has won several awards, including a [[Peabody Awards|Peabody Award]] and nine [[Emmy|Emmys]]<ref>IMDb - Awards for The Daily Show [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115147/awards]</ref>, and is known for its comedic satire of the news. |
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== Jon Stewart on The Daily Show == | == Jon Stewart on The Daily Show == | ||
| − | Jon Stewart is currently the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He often | + | Jon Stewart is currently the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He often satirizes the [[George W. Bush|President]], the war in [[Iraq War|Iraq]], [[United States Congress|Congress]], and [[United States]] foreign policy.<ref>http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/20060711_jon_stewart_bush_diplomacy/</ref> Like other network news channels, Stewart often shows video clips, sound bites, and news stories in which [[politicians]] look silly, often contradicting themselves, or showing Senate speeches that seem ridiculous. |
== Correspondents == | == Correspondents == | ||
| − | The comedians can be seen as showing a [[liberal bias]] while performing their "news stories". The segments are usually aimed at poking | + | The comedians can be seen as showing a [[liberal bias]] while performing their "news stories". The segments are usually aimed at poking fun at and satirizing the political parties in power. Thus, Stewart began by mocking of [[Republicans]], but now makes fun of [[Democrats]], as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans [[conservative]] positions, such as gun rights and the [[pro-life]] movement, or [[Christianity]].<ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/browseresults.jhtml?showId=934</ref> One segment in particular, "This Week In God" satires [[religious]] values, and [[God]].<ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72342</ref> <ref>http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72182</ref> |
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 13:47, August 1, 2008
The Daily Show is a satirical program that airs on Comedy Central. It has won several awards, including a Peabody Award and nine Emmys[1], and is known for its comedic satire of the news.
Early Years
The show was originally hosted by Craig Kilborn, but in 1998 Jon Stewart replaced Kilborn.
Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
Jon Stewart is currently the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He often satirizes the President, the war in Iraq, Congress, and United States foreign policy.[2] Like other network news channels, Stewart often shows video clips, sound bites, and news stories in which politicians look silly, often contradicting themselves, or showing Senate speeches that seem ridiculous.
Correspondents
The comedians can be seen as showing a liberal bias while performing their "news stories". The segments are usually aimed at poking fun at and satirizing the political parties in power. Thus, Stewart began by mocking of Republicans, but now makes fun of Democrats, as well as other topics in the news. Some argue that he demeans conservative positions, such as gun rights and the pro-life movement, or Christianity.[3] One segment in particular, "This Week In God" satires religious values, and God.[4] [5]
References
- ↑ IMDb - Awards for The Daily Show [1]
- ↑ http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/20060711_jon_stewart_bush_diplomacy/
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/browseresults.jhtml?showId=934
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72342
- ↑ http://www.comedycentral.com/sitewide/media_player/play.jhtml?itemId=72182