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In reply to the discussion: Here are 7 possible replacements for Jon Stewart [View all]Calista241
(5,586 posts)48. You guys are assuming that Comedy Central wants to see another left leaning political host.
John Stewart is exceptionally funny and ridiculously smart. However, John Stewart took the show in a different direction from how the show started. Craig Kilborn was the original Daily Show host, and i personally thought he was extremely funny. However, his show was not focused on politics.
Doing a show about politics and making it funny is both risky and super hard to do. The network may decide, that in the absence of a comedian with John Stewart's ability, the show is in need of a change of direction. Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if the Daily Show changes drastically after John's departure.
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Lots of good possibilities out there, but will need someone with a solid core
bigbrother05
Feb 2015
#27
Wish there was someone who was new.....a new face, a new point of delivery....
a kennedy
Feb 2015
#39
LEE CAMP. Real talent & political but not utilized enough; 1 hr. format maybe not good for him.
appalachiablue
Feb 2015
#45
Why would Maher take a huge step down to basic cable, give up the artistic and verbal freedom of
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2015
#46
You guys are assuming that Comedy Central wants to see another left leaning political host.
Calista241
Feb 2015
#48