The Daily Show
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.
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Early Years
The show was originally hosted by Craig Kilborn, but in 1998 Jon Stewart replaced Kilborn.
Jon Stewart on The Daily Show
Stewart is best known as the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He often mocks 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 humor at and satire of 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, pro-life, or Christianity.[3] One segment in particular, "This Week In God" mocks religious values, and God.[4] [5] Many would argue instead that this segment does not attempt to invalidate the values of Christianity or God, but rather mocks a group of citizens exercising their constitutional rights[Citation Needed].
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
