The Daily Show facts for kids
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Barack Obama made his final appearance on the show with Jon Stewart as host on July 21, 2015
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| Also known as | 'The Daily Show with Jon Stewart' |
| Genre | Comedy Satire News parody |
| Created by | David Letterman Madeleine Smithberg Lizz Winstead |
| Directed by | Chuck O'Neil |
| Presented by | Craig Kilborn (1996–1998) Jon Stewart (1999–2015) Trevor Noah (2015-present) |
| Starring | Correspondents Guests |
| Opening theme | Bob Mould, "Dog On Fire" (performed by They Might Be Giants) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 1,587 (as of October 22, 2015) |
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| Executive producer(s) | David Javerbaum Jon Stewart |
| Running time | 22 minutes |
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| Original network | Comedy Central |
| Original release | July 22, 1996 – present |
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| Related shows | The Colbert Report |
The Daily Show is a popular Emmy Award-winning TV show. It's a news parody program, which means it uses comedy to make fun of the news and current events. It airs from Monday to Thursday on Comedy Central in the United States.
The show first started on July 22, 1996. It's known for having different hosts over the years, who act like news anchors but in a funny way.
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What is The Daily Show?
The Daily Show is a half-hour television program that combines comedy with news. It takes real news stories and presents them in a humorous, often satirical, way. This means it uses jokes and exaggeration to comment on important topics like politics and the media. It helps viewers think about the news from a different angle.
Hosts of The Daily Show
The show has had several main hosts who guide the program and interview guests.
Craig Kilborn's Time
The first host of The Daily Show was Craig Kilborn. He started when the show first aired in July 1996. Kilborn was the main anchorman until December 1998. During his time, the show focused more on funny characters and general comedy.
Jon Stewart's Era
Jon Stewart took over as host in January 1999. When Stewart became the host, the show changed quite a bit. It started to focus much more on politics and how the national media reports the news. Stewart's version of the show became very popular for its smart humor and sharp comments on political events. He retired from the show in 2015. His last broadcast was on August 6, 2015.
Trevor Noah Takes Over
After Jon Stewart left, the show got a new host: South African comedian Trevor Noah. He began hosting in September 2015. He continued the show's tradition of looking at news and politics with a comedic twist.
The Correspondents
Besides the main host, The Daily Show also features many other funny people called "correspondents." These correspondents act like news reporters, but they deliver their reports in a comedic way. They often go out into the field or appear in the studio to share their funny takes on current events.
Some of the well-known correspondents who have appeared on the show include:
- Dave Attell
- Stephen Colbert
- Steve Carell
- Ed Helms
- Rob Corddry
- Susie Essman
- Olivia Munn
- Buck Henry
- Lewis Black
- Kristen Schaal
- Larry Wilmore
- John Oliver
These correspondents often went on to have their own successful shows or careers in comedy and acting.
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