YoloinOhio Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 This sucks @TheAVClub: Jon Stewart says hes leaving The Daily Show http://t.co/iXYm1JUxOshttp://t.co/vRv4ZFCRAC
Big C Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Dang. Unexpected. But with Oliver and Larry Wilmore already leaving to anchor other shows, who becomes the host?
YoloinOhio Posted February 11, 2015 Author Posted February 11, 2015 The return of Craig Kilborn? Brian Williams?
Deranged Rhino Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I can't say I'm too surprised by the news, Stewart's sounded like he's been done for a few years now in almost every interview I've seen with him recently. Even if he's not your cup of political tea, you have to tip your hat to the guy for doing something that many, many, many, MANY people have tried (and failed) to do before: reinvent the format for a nightly talk show. And he did it his way, taking over for a dying show and restructuring it into a huge hit for a then struggling Comedy Central. Along the way he gave a platform to some of the best names in comedy today: Steve Carrell, John Oliver, Colbert, Ed Helms, Rob Riggle, Matt Walsh, Rob Corrdry, Josh Gad, and Larry Wilmore on top of dozens of others. Thanks for the laughs, Jon.
DC Tom Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Stewart leaves The Daily Show, Brian Williams suspended from NBC News. Hmmmm... I would pay to see Stewart on NBC's prime time news.
Deranged Rhino Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 Stewart leaves The Daily Show, Brian Williams suspended from NBC News. Hmmmm... I would pay to see Stewart on NBC's prime time news. It'd be the smartest thing NBC ever did for their news department, which just means they won't do it. And... Just because it was mentioned, here's the segment on Williams last night. It's pretty great. http://thedailyshow.cc.com/videos/j3ware/guardians-of-the-veracity
Rob's House Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I'd be interested to see Stewart do serious news, but I don't think he's cut out to be an anchor. Anchors are at least in theory supposed to give the news without a whole lot of opinion. Stewart would be wasted in that role. He loves to share his opinion. He'd do better as a liberal version of Bill O'Reilly - which actually isn't too far removed from what he does on Comedy Central. He just won't have the comedy net to save him whenever he gets called out for irresponsible journalism.
Deranged Rhino Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I'd be interested to see Stewart do serious news, but I don't think he's cut out to be an anchor. Anchors are at least in theory supposed to give the news without a whole lot of opinion. Stewart would be wasted in that role. He loves to share his opinion. He'd do better as a liberal version of Bill O'Reilly - which actually isn't too far removed from what he does on Comedy Central. He just won't have the comedy net to save him whenever he gets called out for irresponsible journalism. I think that's probably right, I doubt he has any interest in doing straight news considering how little he thinks of the industry as a whole. My bet would be he goes off and becomes a pretty decent director over the next decade or so.
PromoTheRobot Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 My bet is Jason Jones, or even a husband-wife team of Jones and Sam Bee.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 This sucks @TheAVClub: Jon Stewart says hes leaving The Daily Show http://t.co/iXYm1JUxOshttp://t.co/vRv4ZFCRAC agreed. My bet is Jason Jones, or even a husband-wife team of Jones and Sam Bee. I'm not sure I'd like JJ to be host.
Helpmenow Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 One of the best shows on TV. Look forward to his humor everyday. Love his mockery of the Mob accents
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Advice for the Next Daily Show Host: Forget About Fox News But the comedy never stops at FAUX News The FAUXers are now saying Obama should act like the 3 main dictators openly against Isis. Two of which are Muslim Edited February 11, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever
Dorkington Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 My bet is Jason Jones, or even a husband-wife team of Jones and Sam Bee. I'm kinda hoping that these two get it. They've been with the team for a very long time, and can be incredibly entertaining.
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I've always loved Stewart. People on my side (yes TRBJ is a conservative, proud of it too. I just stay away from PPP) always bash him for being too liberal, which tells me they don't watch the show. He leans slightly left yes, but he's not afraid to attack the president, or any liberal politician/policy when they need it.
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 I've always loved Stewart. People on my side (yes TRBJ is a conservative, proud of it too. I just stay away from PPP) always bash him for being too liberal, which tells me they don't watch the show. He leans slightly left yes, but he's not afraid to attack the president, or any liberal politician/policy when they need it. if they do something dumb, he'll bash them for sure. wait what..... you're a conservative?!?!?!??!
PromoTheRobot Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I'm kinda hoping that these two get it. They've been with the team for a very long time, and can be incredibly entertaining.I think there was some hurt feelings when John Oliver got to sub for Stewart when he left to do Rosewater instead of Jones, who was the most senior of the correspondents. I think he would do a good job continuing the Daily Show mission. But here are two wild cards: Jessica Williams, or John Oliver. Yes, bring him back. Edited February 11, 2015 by PromoTheRobot
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 He's a director? CBF Jon? Yes. he took a few months off last year to do a film.
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 if they do something dumb, he'll bash them for sure. wait what..... you're a conservative?!?!?!??! More of a libertarian. I'd even say extremely libertarian. My feeling on gay marriage for example. I'm against it. Because I'm against marriage being an institution of the government. What two people, man-woman, man-man, woman-woman, do living together shouldn't have any legal standing. The only legal benefit of marriage is income tax break, which is something that never should have happened.
Buftex Posted February 11, 2015 Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) I wonder if Comedy Central will try to pry John Oliver away from HBO. Oliver is doing an outstanding show on HBO. End of an era...first Colbert, now this. Edited February 11, 2015 by Buftex
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