The Daily Show (the Book): An Oral History

An uncensored history of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart as told by its correspondents, writers and host. For sixteen years (1999-2015), The Daily Show was a game-changer in television, blurring the line between opinionated news reportage and comedy. It launched careers, lampooned legions of public figures and garnered 18 Emmys. Now the fascinating behind-the-scenes antics, controversies and relationships will be chronicled by legendary host Jon Stewart and the players themselves. Starting with the inception of the show and Craig Kilburn's turn as host, this history will cover the groundbreaking election coverage, Jon's famous monologue in the wake of 9/11, conflicts between correspondents, The O'Reilly Factor, the war with CNN and every satirical moment inbetween, including all the legendary cast members Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, Lewis Black, Jon Hodgeman, Steve Carrell, John Oliver and a foreword from Jon Stewart.