It's going to be a long, dull summer without Jon Stewart
The news that "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" will be without its host for three long months this summer has left many loyal viewers wondering where they will find their TV fix of intelligent comedy, sarcasm, parody and politics. Here's a look at some of the competitors who stand to pick up ground in Stewart's absence — and a few long shots who could try to seize an opportunity.
By Ed Stockly
By Ed Stockly
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Jon Stewart
Stewart, a longtime stand-up comedian, took over the fake-news platform in 1999 and immediately shifted its focus from poking fun almost exclusively at the media to political satire aimed mainly at the newsmakers themselves. But Stewart's ambition goes beyond TV. He's appeared in a few movies and, as it turns out, he really wants to direct.
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