Tag: Jon Stewart (31-40 of 51)

Sep 27 2012 09:58 AM ET

'Daily Show' correspondents go on strike, and you won't believe who's filling in -- VIDEO

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It’s a good thing last night’s Daily Show taped before the NFL and its game officials reached an agreement ending their labor dispute. See, the lockout inspired Jon Stewart’s own underpaid, overworked correspondents to go on strike themselves, opening the gig up to a crew of scabs.

But unlike their NFL counterparts, The Daily Show‘s stand-ins weren’t mind-bogglingly incompetent. Instead, they were a startlingly overqualified crew — led by four-time Emmy nominee Patrick Stewart in a ridiculous John Oliver wig. Missing his Shakespearean take on Daily Show reporting — as well as Jon Stewart’s fawning reaction — would be a major foul. Forsooth, ’tis the video itself:

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Sep 19 2012 12:43 PM ET

Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly pull their punches during pre-debate showdown -- VIDEO

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In boxing, when two prize fighter get together to promote their bout, things can get ugly. Punches might be thrown at the weigh-in, insults will be exchanged, and if Mike Tyson is involved, the opponents’ children will surely be threatened with cannibalism. The badder the blood, the bigger the gate. It’s just good business.

Somehow, Jon Stewart and Bill O’Reilly missed this lesson. The two touched gloves on O’Reilly’s turf last night to promote their upcoming political debate, and it’s clear that the political showmen have a lot in common — including a shared condescension for each other. But beneath those political differences, they clearly have a begrudging respect for each other. (Maybe it’s because they both loathe CNN?)

Watch the entire segment below, as Stewart sets up a Luke Skywalker-Darth Vader analogy that he thinks is complementary to them both, but only makes me worry that Stewart could lose his arm on Oct. 6.  READ FULL STORY »

Sep 17 2012 11:35 PM ET

Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly announce online political debate -- VIDEO

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Any observant fan of Jon Stewart’s or Bill O’Reilly’s respective basic cable TV shows knows that these seeming ideological foes actually hold each other in (relatively) high regard. They’re both showmen at heart, delivering a pointed take on the news of the day in an entertaining manner that inspires fierce loyalty in their respective audiences, and they both seem to understand and respect the other’s place in the television landscape.

So it should be no big surprise that Stewart and O’Reilly have announced that they will debate each other in what they’re dubbing O’Reilly v Stewart 2012: The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium, or The Rumble 2012 for short. READ FULL STORY »

Sep 7 2012 09:24 AM ET

Larry David narrates Obama film on 'The Daily Show': 'Less bad is better than more bad!'

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Look, The Daily Show gets that a lot of Americans feel like they aren’t better off now than they were four years ago. But hey — even if President Obama hasn’t been perfect, he hasn’t made as many mistakes as he could have made. And everyone agrees that less bad is better than more bad… right?

That’s the point driven home by this fake biographical video for Obama. It points out how, as president, he put in place an “economic stimulus package that definitely didn’t ruin the country” and managed to keep the unemployment rating below 12 percent, “or 19! Or 80! There’s no limit to how high numbers can go!” As for Obamacare? “It’s better than cancer!” The whole thing is narrated by Curb Your Enthusiasm star Larry David, a guy who knows a thing or two about optimistic pessimism.

Check out the devastating and funny — or is that devastatingly funny? — clip below.

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Aug 27 2012 03:36 PM ET

Jon Stewart gives back-to-school wisdom -- VIDEO

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It’s the unofficial first day of back-to-school.

And whether you’ve been out of school for years or just slept through your very first 8 a.m. (It gets better!), we can all use a little wisdom à la Jon Stewart. The comedian has partnered with mtvU to make a little convocation address (following up last year’s by President Obama), and his remarks have got something for everyone. Greek Life: “streaking across the quad during midterms is a small price to pay for peer acceptance”; the horrific job market: “By the time you graduate…we could have an economy that is merely stalled,” and, of course, first-time voting responsibility:  “Mitt Romney’s running mate is Paul Ryan, not Ron Paul.”

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Aug 14 2012 03:26 PM ET

Robert Pattinson's 10 best 'Daily Show' faces

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We all know what Robert Pattinson did and didn’t say on The Daily Show. But during the charming interview — adeptly facilitated by Jon Stewart — Pattinson graced audiences with his good looks and sometimes awkwardly excited movements. Here are our favorite R-Patz faces from the interview.

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Jul 31 2012 11:03 AM ET

Jon Stewart blasts NBC for not airing Olympic tribute to terror victims

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Some of the criticisms about NBC’s Olympics coverage aren’t entirely fair. No one likes watching tape-delayed sporting events with commercial breaks every three minutes. But NBC is a corporate entity whose purpose is to soak up advertising dollars — it’s not like another network would be any better. (Unless the Games moved to HBO, in which case all the athletes would be revealed as unlikable morally ambiguous narcissists who despise the world almost as much as they despise themselves, which would be awesome for all two million people watching.) But the network made one decision with their coverage that is indefensible: When Danny Boyle’s opening ceremonies featured an extended tribute to the victims of the 7/7 London bombings, NBC cut away to an interview between Ryan Seacrest and Michael Phelps.

Last night on The Daily Show, Jon Stewart didn’t hold back from taking the network to task for this decision. READ FULL STORY »

Jul 27 2012 10:48 AM ET

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis stop by 'Daily Show' with a surprise guest -- VIDEO

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Is there any situation that isn’t better with some Hamm?

Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis together, promoting their new movie The Campaign on The Daily Show last night, is already pretty great. But when Jon Stewart started lobbing easy questions at the comedians, like about pranks and hanging out together on set, the duo got faux-offended.

Outraged at Stewart for phoning in an interview, things got real awkward, real quick. Luckily, Stewart summoned an ally: One Mr. Jon Hamm. Hamm, barring a surprise cameo, is not in the movie — he just always seems to be around. Is it “Great Instigator” Hamm’s not-so-secret goal to take over all of TV? If so, I’m definitely okay with that.

And as Will Ferrell explained, “When you bring a Jon Hamm into a situation, things just happen.”

Watch things happen — complete with a Stewart Interviewing Intervention — below: READ FULL STORY »

Jul 17 2012 02:51 PM ET

Louis C.K. weighs in on Daniel Tosh controversy on 'Daily Show' -- VIDEO

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Louis C.K. went on fellow comedian Jon Stewart’s show last night to clear a few things up: Namely, that when he’s on vacation in the great outdoors of Vermont, he’s not reading the Internet.

That was C.K.’s explanation on The Daily Show for the controversy that erupted when he tweeted to Daniel Tosh: “your show makes me laugh every time I watch it. And you have pretty eyes.”

Because of the timing, people read the message as a show of support for Tosh, who came under fire last week after allegedly making a joke about rape. Tosh has since issued an apology. According to C.K., he had no idea the controversy was going on, and he was simply stating that he enjoys the program Tosh.0. Watch the video below.
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Jun 21 2012 10:00 AM ET

Steve Carell returns to 'Daily Show' as an author -- VIDEO

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Where can I buy 50 Shades of Yams?

That was my takeaway from Steve Carell’s appearance on his old stomping grounds. Carell, who committed to his “serious author” look with glasses and a five-o’clock shadow, visited Jon Stewart and The Daily Show to share that while he “dabbled” in acting, he was really a full-time author.

Kicking off with his work The Last Pharaoh: Egypt’s transition from the Mubarak era, Carell took Stewart through several of his books, ending with a callback to the popular Daily Show segment Produce Pete. If we’re putting in book requests for old Carell characters, I’m still holding out hope for Somehow I Manage.

Sure, the whole thing was a joke promoting Carell’s upcoming film, Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, but note to Daily Show producers (and book agents!): I’d be interested in reading all of these stories — especially that Steve Jobs one.

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