The Daily Show: Quick Facts

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Kevin Bleyer, an Emmy-winning ‘Daily Show’ writer, killed in car crash at 54 • Oct. 29, 2026, 9:13 AM ET (NBC)

Kevin Bleyer, Emmy-winning ‘Daily Show’ Writer, Dies at 54 in Car Accident • Oct. 27, 2026, 5:44 PM ET (Variety)

Jon Stewart Jokes Skydance Has ‘Pulled Our Renewal’ Before Slamming JD Vance, Trump and Emmanuel Macron • Oct. 20, 2026, 12:06 AM ET (Variety)

Jon Stewart Is Staying at ‘The Daily Show’ Through 2028 • Oct. 19, 2026, 3:09 PM ET (Rolling Stone)

Facts

Also Known As	The Daily Show with Craig Kilborn • The Daily Show with Jon Stewart • The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
Awards And Honors	Emmy Award • Peabody Award (2004) • Peabody Award (2000)

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President Barack Obama sits across from Jon Stewart during an interview on The Daily Show set, with cameras, studio lights, and a live audience visible.

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