Jon Stewart

Born: 1962-11-28

Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American political satirist, writer, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian. He is widely known as host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central. Stewart started as a stand-up comedian, but branched into television as host of Short Attention Span Theater for Comedy Central. He went on to host his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, and then hosted another show on MTV called You Wrote It, You Watch It. He has also had several film roles as an actor. Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. He is also a writer and co-executive-producer of the show. After Stewart joined, The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, which led to his first Emmy Award in 2001. Stewart has gained acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of personality-driven media shows, in particular those of the US media networks such as CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. Critics say Stewart benefits from a double standard: he critiques other news shows from the safe, removed position of his "fake news" desk. Stewart agrees, saying that neither his show nor his channel purports to be anything other than satire and comedy. In spite of its self-professed entertainment mandate, The Daily Show has been nominated for news and journalism awards. Stewart hosted the 78th and 80th Academy Awards. He is the co-author of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which was one of the best-selling books in the U.S. in 2004 and Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race released in 2010.


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as Robot (voice)
Released: 2024-05-15

A girl discovers she can see everyone’s imaginary friends and embarks on a magical adventure to...

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

as Jon Stewart
Released: 2016-03-23

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable,...

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as Jon Stewart
Released: 2007-06-09

Junior congressman Evan Baxter, whose wish is to "change the world" is heard by none other than...

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The Faculty

as Prof. Edward Furlong
Released: 1998-12-25

When some very creepy things start happening around school, the kids at Herrington High make the...

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as Jon Stewart
Released: 2011-03-03

A man glimpses the future Fate has planned for him – and chooses to fight for his own destiny....

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as Kevin Gerrity
Released: 1999-06-25

A lazy law school grad adopts a kid to impress his girlfriend, but everything doesn't go as...

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Half Baked

as Enhancement Smoker
Released: 1998-01-16

Three lovable party buds try to bail their friend out of jail. But just when the guys have...

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as Reg Hartner
Released: 2001-08-22

When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been...

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Playing by Heart

as Trent
Released: 1998-12-30

A sexy, romantic comedy about modern couples coming together in funny and unexpected ways. Paul...

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The Beaver

as Jon Stewart
Released: 2011-05-05

Suffering from a severe case of depression, toy company CEO Walter Black begins using a beaver...

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Death to Smoochy

as Marion Frank Stokes
Released: 2002-03-29

Tells the story of Rainbow Randolph, the corrupt, costumed star of a popular children's TV show,...

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The Aristocrats

as Self
Released: 2005-07-29

One hundred superstar comedians tell the same very, VERY dirty, filthy joke--one shared...

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The Great Buck Howard

as himself
Released: 2008-01-18

When a law school dropout answers an advertisement to be a personal assistant he unknowingly...

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Mixed Nuts

as Rollerblader
Released: 1994-12-21

The events of a crisis hotline business on one crazy night during the Christmas holidays.

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The Adventures of Tom Thumb & Thumbelina

as Godfrey (voice)
Released: 2003-08-08

Voiced by Elijah Wood, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and others, this film features Tom Thumb and...

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Doogal

as Zeebad (voice)
Released: 2006-02-24

This is the story of Doogal, an adorable candy-loving mutt who goes on a mission to save the world.

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Conan O'Brien Can't Stop

as Self
Released: 2011-06-24

A documentary that follows the former Tonight Show. Filmed during Conan’s ”Legally Prohibited...

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David Blaine: Real or Magic

as Self
Released: 2013-11-19

David Blaine's signature brand of street magic mystifies the most recognisable celebrities in...

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On the Beach

as Crewman Burns
Released: 2000-05-28

The world has finally managed to blow itself up and only Australia has been spared from nuclear...

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The Last Laugh

as Self
Released: 2016-04-18

Feature documentary about humor and the Holocaust, examining whether it is ever acceptable to...

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Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

as Self
Released: 2023-11-12

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor...

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Committed

as Birthday Party Guest (uncredited)
Released: 2000-04-28

After her husband, Carl, suddenly leaves, Joline travels from New York to Texas to track him...

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Inequality for All

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2013-01-19

U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich tries to raise awareness of the country's widening economic gap.

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Dave Chappelle: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

as Self
Released: 2020-01-07

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Dave...

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Weiner

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2016-05-20

Documentary featuring a jaw-dropping, behind-the-scenes look at the attempted comeback of...

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The Secret Policeman's Ball

as Self
Released: 2012-03-04

A live stand-up comedy and music gig to celebrate Amnesty International's 50th Anniversary.

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Live in Front of a Studio Audience: The Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes

as Carl "Rocky" Price
Released: 2021-12-07

The live special event features reenactments of episodes from “The Facts of Life” and “Diff’rent...

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Night of Too Many Stars: America Unites for Autism Programs

as Self - Host
Released: 2017-11-18

Jon Stewart returns to television to host a live show presented from The Theater at Madison...

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Since You've Been Gone

as Todd Zalinsky
Released: 1998-06-06

The story of a 10th anniversary High School reunion, told through the eyes of a doctor who was...

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Sesame Street: Elmopalooza!

as Host
Released: 1998-02-20

Jon Stewart hosts the Sesame Street Muppets' 30 year celebration, but Elmo steps in when things...

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WWE SummerSlam 2016

as Himself
Released: 2016-08-21

History was made at The Biggest Event of the Summer, where Brock Lesnar went into Beast mode...

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Downloaded

as Himself (Archive Footage)
Released: 2013-06-20

A documentary that explores the downloading revolution; the kids that created it, the bands and...

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Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party

as Self
Released: 2004-11-17

Directed by the wife of 'That Kevin Smith', Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, a feature length...

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Outfoxed: Rupert Murdoch's War on Journalism

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2004-07-14

This film examines how media empires, led by Rupert Murdoch's Fox News, have been running a...

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WWE SummerSlam 2015

as Jon Stewart (Appearance)
Released: 2015-08-23

The biggest event of the summer just got hotter when SummerSlam returns to the east coast and...

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Square Roots: The Story of SpongeBob SquarePants

as uncredited
Released: 2009-07-14

Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the SpongeBob SquarePants. The documentary chronicles the...

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Wishful Thinking

as Henry
Released: 1999-07-12

A story told from three angles. Max meets Elizabeth; they live together, but when she talks of...

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Richard Pryor: I Ain't Dead Yet, #*%$#@!!

as Self
Released: 2003-01-01

This documentary praises comedian Richard Pryor by showing fragments of various shows Pryor made...

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The Best of Netflix Is a Joke: The Festival

as Self
Released: 2022-07-17

Top stand-ups and rising stars sound off on sex, parenting, politics, pettiness and more in...

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Jon Stewart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

as Self
Released: 2022-06-21

An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute Jon...

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The Occupation of the American Mind

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2016-01-19

Over the past few years, Israel's ongoing military occupation of Palestinian territory and...

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The Hall: Honoring the Greats of Stand-Up

as Self
Released: 2022-05-19

In this comedy special, Jon Stewart, John Mulaney, Chelsea Handler and Dave Chappelle honor...

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2002://complicated

as Self
Released: 2023-08-06

A collection of clips from the year 2002 documenting American teenage pop culture.

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Tickling Giants

as Himself
Released: 2017-03-15

The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy...

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Wordplay

as Self
Released: 2006-06-26

From the masters who create the mind-bending diversions to the tense competition at the American...

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Bruce Springsteen A MusiCares Tribute

as Self
Released: 2014-04-25

A MusiCares Tribute to Bruce Springsteen is a concert video set to be released on DVD, Blu-ray...

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Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education

as Host
Released: 2010-10-21

Jon Stewart hosts this fund-raiser for autism charities from New York City's Beacon Theatre....

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Gigantic (A Tale of Two Johns)

as Himself
Released: 2003-05-23

John Flansburgh & John Linnell met in the 1970s as junior high students in Lincoln,...

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Doc & Darryl

as Self
Released: 2016-07-14

When they were good, they were the biggest stars on a team that captured New York City and the...

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Skum Rocks!

as Self
Released: 2013-09-26

The unbelievable true story of the band that gained massive east coast popularity in the late...

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The Soul of America

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2020-10-22

Writer, journalist, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and presidential biographer John Meacham...

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Just for Laughs: Launching Pad

as uncredited
Released: 2009-10-20

Russell Peters, Jon Stewart, Flight of the Conchords, Dave Chappelle and more.

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Norman Lear: Just Another Version of You

as Self
Released: 2016-01-21

Arguably the most influential creator, writer, and producer in the history of television, Norman...

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A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All!

as Self
Released: 2008-11-23

Hark! The Herald Pundit Sings! America’s favorite Christmas tradition is now on DVD! Families...

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Give It Up for Greg Giraldo

as Self
Released: 2011-03-18

A tribute special featuring some of the biggest names in comedy reminiscing about the late,...

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The Hitch

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-05-10

The life of Christopher Hitchens as told through his own words and through archive footage.

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The State's 43rd Annual All-Star Halloween Special

as Self
Released: 1995-10-27

Comedy troupe The State hosts a Halloween special on CBS.

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Thank You, Mr. President: Helen Thomas at the White House

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2008-08-18

This documentary profiles iconic journalist Helen Thomas who has held a front-row seat at White...

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Trump @War

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2018-10-11

2016 marked a revolution in American politics when a political novice upended the entrenched...

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JFK to 9/11: Everything is a Rich Man's Trick

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2014-11-19

The real reasons and orchestrators behind Hitler, to an incredible theory of the JFK...

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The Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear

as Co-Host
Released: 2010-10-30

“I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take it anymore!” Who among us has not wanted to open...

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George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy

as Himself
Released: 1997-02-28

George Carlin celebrates 40 years of comedy and here, he presents 2 new standup bits, comedian...

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George Carlin : The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

as Self
Released: 2009-02-04

The award is not intended to be given posthumously, but Carlin's death occurred between the...

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Riot on the Dance Floor

as uncredited
Released: 2014-04-27

Through an oral history format of in-depth interviews and archival footage, RIOT ON THE DANCE...

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Jon Stewart: Unleavened

as Jon Stewart
Released: 1996-09-20

Jon Stewart performs a solo standup routine, telecast live from Miami, Florida.

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No Responders Left Behind

as Self
Released: 2021-09-09

Follows 9/11 responder & activist John Feal who, along with comedian Jon Stewart and FDNY hero...

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Lab Leak Liars Exposed

as Self
Released: 2023-03-02

For so long anyone who dared suggest COVID-19 began in a Wuhan lab was dismissed, criticised and...

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The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium: O'Reilly vs. Stewart 2012

as Himself
Released: 2012-10-06

Bill O'Reilly, Jon Stewart, 2 podiums, 1 air-conditioned auditorium... In "O'Reilly vs. Stewart...

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The Daily Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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The Daily Show

as Self - Host
First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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The Colbert Report

as Self
First aired: 2005-10-17

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday...

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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

as Self
First aired: 2015-09-08

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,...

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American Dad!

as Jon Stewart (voice)
First aired: 2005-02-06

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three...

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as uncredited
First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

as Self
First aired: 2014-04-27

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

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Phineas and Ferb

as Mr. Random (voice)
First aired: 2007-08-17

Each day, two kindhearted suburban stepbrothers on summer vacation embark on some grand new...

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Saturday Night Live

as Self - Host
First aired: 1975-10-11

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The...

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The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self
First aired: 2003-09-08

The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show...

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The Simpsons

as uncredited
First aired: 1989-12-17

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as uncredited
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

as Self
First aired: 2003-01-26

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and...

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien

as Self - Guest
First aired: 1993-09-13

Late Night with Conan O'Brien is an American late-night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien that...

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Space Ghost Coast to Coast

as uncredited
First aired: 1994-04-15

A cartoon superhero interacts with live guests via his television set in this parody talk show...

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Spin City

as Mitch Parker
First aired: 1996-09-17

Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall...

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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

as Self
First aired: 2012-07-19

Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry...

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Sesame Street

as uncredited
First aired: 1969-11-10

On a special inner city street, the inhabitants—human and muppet—teach preschoolers basic...

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Desus & Mero

as Self - Illustrious Guest
First aired: 2019-02-21

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast...

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Last Call with Carson Daly

as Self
First aired: 2002-01-08

Last Call with Carson Daly is an American late night television program hosted by Carson Daly...

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Gravity Falls

as Judge Kitty Kitty Meow Meow Face-Shwartstein (voice)
First aired: 2012-06-15

Twin brother and sister Dipper and Mabel Pines are in for an unexpected adventure when they...

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The Larry Sanders Show

as Jon Stewart
First aired: 1992-08-15

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry...

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The View

as Self
First aired: 1997-08-11

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin,...

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The Oscars

as Self
First aired: 1953-03-19

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The...

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The Problem With Jon Stewart

as Self - Host
First aired: 2021-09-30

It's easy to feel overwhelmed by the world's problems. It's harder to pinpoint the systems...

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WWE This Is Awesome

as Jon Stewart (archive footage)
First aired: 2022-07-29

Celebrating WWE's awesome history; reliving the moments that made fans go, "This is awesome!"

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NewsRadio

as Andrew
First aired: 1995-03-21

The office politics and interpersonal relationships among the staff of WNYX NewsRadio, New...

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Between Two Ferns with Zach Galifianakis

as Self
First aired: 2008-01-04

Host Zach Galifianakis conducts celebrity interviews sitting with his guests between two potted...

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The Shop

as Self
First aired: 2018-08-28

A one-of-a-kind barbershop experience with unfiltered conversation and debate from the biggest...

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The Rosie O'Donnell Show

as Self
First aired: 1996-06-10

The Rosie O'Donnell Show was an American daytime television talk show hosted and produced by...

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Primetime Glick

as uncredited
First aired: 2001-06-20

Talk-show parody featuring obese host Jiminy Glick, who usually knows nothing about his guests...

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Inside Comedy

as Himself
First aired: 2012-01-26

Half hour comedy documentary series from veteran funny-man David Steinberg and Steve Carell...

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2 Dope Queens

as Himself
First aired: 2018-02-02

A series of specials featuring Phoebe Robinson and Jessica Williams based on the hit comedy...

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Some Good News

as Self
First aired: 2020-03-29

John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world.

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Catscratch

as uncredited
First aired: 2005-07-09

Catscratch is an American animated television series created by Doug TenNapel. It was aired on...

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Bupkis

as Jon Stewart
First aired: 2023-05-04

Pete Davidson attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to...

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George Carlin's American Dream

as Self
First aired: 2022-05-20

This two-part documentary chronicles the life and work of the legendary comedian, tracking...

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Night of Too Many Stars

as Self - Host
First aired: 2003-05-31

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The Jon Stewart Show

as uncredited
First aired: 1993-10-25

The Jon Stewart Show was a late night talk show hosted by comedian Jon Stewart. The program...

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You Wrote It, You Watch It

as Host
First aired: 1992-10-10

You Wrote It, You Watch It is a short-lived MTV sketch comedy series starring members of The...

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