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Jon Stewart is a nine-time Emmy-winning American comedian, satirist, actor, writer, author, and producer. He is perhaps best known as the host of Comedy Central’s "The Daily Show" and for his political satire. Stewart started off as a stand-up comedian but later moved on to television, hosting "Short Attention Span Theater" for Comedy Central. He then went on to host his own show on MTV, called "The Jon Stewart Show".
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Jon Stewart was a puppeteer for children in his spare time, and decided to take a shot at stand-up comedy. As a comedian, he had a borderline successful career in the New York area -- it paid, but he couldn't quit his day job. When The Comedy Channel (now Comedy Central) went on the air in 1989, Stewart landed two jobs there -- he wrote for Rachel Sweet's show, The Sweet Life, and hosted Short Attention Span Theater. When those shows were canceled, Stewart moved on to You Wrote It, You Watch It, The Jon Stewart Show, Where's Elvis This Week?, and a few small roles in forgettable movies.
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Is comedian Jon Stewart having second thoughts about parting with his West Village apartment? The Observer reported in mid-May that the Daily Show anchor grabbed a 6,000-square-foot Tribeca loft for $5.8 million, through a corporate entity.
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Where the mainstream news organizations have failed, comedians like Jon Stewart have triumphed. More and more people are turning to programs like "The Daily Show" to get their news. His irreverent, satirical commentary is tempered by optimism and self-deprecation. He exemplifies the saying: "Dissent is patriotic."
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Jon Stewart makes an observation during his first performance in Barton Hall March 4. The comedian and "The Daily Show" host added a second show after the first show sold out shortly after tickets became available. Robert Barker/University Photography
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Jon Stewart (born November 28, 1962 in Trenton, New Jersey) is an American comedian, actor, and producer, best known as host of The Daily Show and for his role in the cult film Half Baked. Due to the popularity of The Daily Show, Stewart has gained notoriety as "the most trusted name in fake news," a reflection of his semi-serious stature as the Walter Cronkite for a younger generation. Stewart has ... gained attention as an outspoken critic of established news media sources.
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