Research Catalog

Title

The Daily show (the book) : an oral history as told by Jon Stewart, the correspondents, staff and guests / Chris Smith ; foreword by Jon Stewart.

Author

Smith, Chris

Publication

New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2016.

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Details

Additional Authors

Stewart, Jon, 1962-

Description

xviii, 459 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : color illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

"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 are 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 alto 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 confrontations 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"--Dust jacket.

Subject

• Daily show (Television program)

Bibliography (note)

• Includes index.

Contents

Foreword by Jon Stewart -- Introduction to the beginning -- This just in -- Indecision 2000--The sunshine wait -- America freaks out -- Check your soul at the door -- Mess o'potamia -- Indecision 2004--Crasstastic! -- Do you have the balls? -- Midwest midterm midtacular -- Not The daily show -- Indecision 2008--Clusterf@#k to the White House -- In Cramer we trust -- Oh, for Fox sake -- Worst responders -- Anthony and Cleopenis -- The amazing racism -- Minaret of menace -- World of class warfare -- Whoop-de-doo -- When Barry met Silly -- A man who was on TV -- Your moment of Zen.

Call Number

MWGT 17-1344

ISBN

• 1455565385
• 9781455565382

OCLC

940361546

Author

Smith, Chris, author.

Title

The Daily show (the book) : an oral history as told by Jon Stewart, the correspondents, staff and guests / Chris Smith ; foreword by Jon Stewart.

Publisher

New York : Grand Central Publishing, 2016.

Edition

First edition.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes index.

Added Author

Stewart, Jon, 1962- writer of foreword.

Research Call Number

MWGT 17-1344