The Daily Show
The Daily Show is an satirical program that airs on Comedy Central. It has won a Peabody award[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 foreign policy.[2] Like other network news channels, Stewart often distorts video clips, sound bites, and news stories in order to make politicians look silly, often making it seem as though politicians have contradicted themselves, or showing Senate speeches that seem ridiculous out of context. [3]
Correspondents
The comedians show a liberal bias, and do different "news stories". These segments are usually aimed at poking humor at and satire of the political party 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.[4] One segment in particular, "This Week In God" mocks religious values, and the true living God.[5] [6] Many would argue instead that this segment does not attempt to invalidate the values of Christianity or the true living God, but rather mocks a group of citizens exercising their constitutional rights.
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0115147/awards
- ↑ http://www.truthdig.com/avbooth/item/20060711_jon_stewart_bush_diplomacy/
- ↑ 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
