The Daily Show (The Book): An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests [B1486]

2016 HCDJ 1st edition in excellent condition. "A love letter to the people that built The Daily Show and make it work night after night" (Vulture), this is the New York Times bestselling history of the award-winning program, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host, Jon Stewart. For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. Now the show's behind-the-scenes gags, controversies, and camaraderie will be chronicled by the players themselves, from legendary host Jon Stewart to the star cast members and writers-including Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carell, Lewis Black, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman, and Larry Wilmore-plus some of The Daily Show's most prominent guests and adversaries: John and Cindy McCain, Glenn Beck, Tucker Carlson, and many more. This oral history takes the reader behind the curtain for all the show's highlights, from its origins as Comedy Central's underdog late-night program hosted by Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewart's long reign to Trevor Noah's succession, rising from a scrappy jester in the 24-hour political news cycle to become part of the beating heart of politics-a trusted source for not only comedy but also commentary, with a reputation for calling bullshit and an ability to effect real change in the world. Through years of incisive election coverage, Jon Stewart's emotional monologue in the wake of 9/11, his infamous confrontation on Crossfire, passionate debates with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, feuds with Bill O'Reilly and Fox, the Indecisions, Mess O'Potamia, and provocative takes on Wall Street and racism, The Daily Show has been a cultural touchstone. Now, for the first time, the people behind the show's seminal moments come together to share their memories of the last-minute rewrites, improvisations, pranks, romances, blow-ups, and moments of Zen both on and off the set of one of America's most groundbreaking shows.

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "Interesting insights into events of the past two decades, as told through the lens of the comedy show known for challenging the politics and hypocrisy all along the way. Jon Stewart is a national treasure."; "Jon Stewart is not only a legend in political satire, he is arguably the inventor of the modern use of it. This is how he shaped and sharpened my own and many of my generations' critical thinking skills."; "A fascinating, funny, and surprisingly moving oral history of one of the most influential comedy shows ever made. Hearing directly from Jon Stewart, the correspondents, writers, and even political guests gives the book an authentic, behind-the-scenes feel. The mix of humor, candid stories, and cultural context makes it both entertaining and insightful. If you loved The Daily Show or care about how comedy can shape politics and culture, this is a must-read."; "Fan-friggin-tastic!!! I've been reading this on and off again for a couple of years. Makes me want to go back through and watch the clips mentioned in the book. Love the way Chris Smith tells a story... in the words of the people who were there. Highly recommend. Makes me feel good that I ended so many nights with The Daily Show... even though it was past my bedtime."