The Daily Show (The Book)
An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests
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Publisher Description
The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host.
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 b******t 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.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
The structure of this book, which groups brief memories and insights from numerous people into a dialogue-like format, requires each narrator to name the speaker as well as his or her job and years of employment for every quote included. The repetition is clunky and awkward in the audio edition, which employs several actors to read in place of the people involved in the show. Unfortunately, the voices are uneven; it sounds as though the actors were taped separately. That said, Daily Show fans and comedy mavens will love learning about the behind-the-scenes politics, the relationships among the players, and the unfolding of a seminal comedy show, from its inception in 1996 to Stewart's first appearance in 1999, to his last night with all the adoring gang, Bruce Springsteen, and Stewart's replacement, Trevor Noah. A Grand Central hardcover.
Customer Reviews
The Daily Show Nerd's Guide
Anyone whose life soundtrack includes The Daily Show will find this examination of it as informative as it is entertaining, a worthy page turner. Well done!
All Questions Answered
They not only had fun making the show, they had fun making this audiobook. Embarassing stories are often told from multiple viewpoints. This is a cool new approach.