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PublisherGrand Central Publishing

ISBN-101455565385

ISBN-139781455565382

eBay Product ID (ePID)224475744

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Book TitleDaily Show (The Book) : an Oral History As Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests

Number of Pages480 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2016

TopicTelevision / History & Criticism, Television / Genres / Reality, Game Shows & Talk Shows, Television / Genres / Comedy

IllustratorYes

GenrePerforming Arts

AuthorChris Smith

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.5 in

Item Weight25.8 Oz

Item Length9.4 in

Item Width6.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2016-952042

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal791.45/72

SynopsisThe 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 bullshit 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., "A love letter to the people that built The Daily Show and make it work night after night" ( Vulture ), this is the New York Times bestselling history of the award-winning program, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host, Jon Stewart. 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 bullshit 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.

LC Classification NumberPN1992.77.D28

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by ahhgoosh
04 Nov, 2019
The true stories behind the scenes at TDS. Fascinating!
I stumbled on TDS around 2000, and was completely hooked (and when Colbert followed him....oh, what a great time to be alive!). This book was exceptional in many regards -- the first person accounts brought the entire era back to life but in a completely different perspective. I never gave much thought to how much work went into each episode behind the scenes but it clearly did take a village. I got this book for $4 on Ebay, so yes, it was a good value. If I had to pay the retail price, I would say it's not an exceptional value so definitely try to get it for $4 (or from the library!). But it is an exceptional, fascinating read for anyone who was obsessed with the show.
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