ApathyMonger February 10, 2015 Share February 10, 2015 (edited) Ending one of the most venerable and trusted careers in making a complete mockery of the news, Jon Stewart has announced that he is stepping down as host of The Daily Show. According to sources who were there (some of whom are already passing word along on social media), Stewart let the news slip at the taping of today’s episode, telling those in the audience that he’s retiring. No word yet on when exactly he’s leaving, whether this means he’s ending his time in the anchor chair to focus on being a Serious Movie Director now, or just how much this is Brian Williams’ fault. Presumably all of this information will be revealed in time—and delivered by Stewart himself tonight on your television. We’ll update when we have more. http://www.avclub.com/article/jon-stewart-says-hes-leaving-daily-show-215070 EDIT: Edited February 10, 2015 by ApathyMonger Link to comment
solotrek February 10, 2015 Share February 10, 2015 (edited) No. Lalalala can't hear you. NONONONONONONONONO. ETA: Sorry, had a brief meltdown. I honestly thought he'd last through the election cycle. Edited February 11, 2015 by maculae Link to comment
alynch February 10, 2015 Share February 10, 2015 Huh, I didn't think Rosewater was enough of a success to get him to want out. 1 Link to comment
UnderCover February 10, 2015 Share February 10, 2015 Oh no oh no. What will we do without his voice? I am still processing. I can't stand it. Victor the Crab- HELP!!!! Link to comment
A Boston Gal February 10, 2015 Share February 10, 2015 Mr. Boston Gal suggests that Brian Williams may be available as a replacement. 5 Link to comment
maraleia February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 This is so devastating. Why Why Why??? 1 Link to comment
Captanne February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 (edited) He's our generation's Mark Twain -- hopefully he continues in some way shape or form in the public discourse. Because this is a tremendous loss. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/11/arts/television/jon-stewart-leaving-daily-show.html?module=Notification&version=BreakingNews®ion=FixedTop&action=Click&contentCollection=BreakingNews&contentID=29768450&pgtype=Homepage&_r=0 Edited February 11, 2015 by Captanne Link to comment
alexvillage February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 I think "the daily show will end" is more appropriate. I don't see a replacement after all these years Link to comment
shoregirl February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 Not even through the next election cycle? What if Chris Christie gets the Republican nomination or another Bush? Link to comment
car54 February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 I don't think I can do the 2016 Election without him. He's been the national concience for so many years. 1 Link to comment
SeanC February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 Stewart made TDS into the opinion-maker show of the 2000s, but I can understand if he's feeling ready to move on. Seeing Colbert do the same may have reinforced that. Though if there was even an inkling of his wanting to do this recently, the network really should not have let John Oliver go. 3 Link to comment
catrox14 February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 I am not a spring chicken. I remember the political satire landscape was vast and empty until Jon Stewart came along followed by Stephen Colbert. I cannot imagine it returning to the vast empty wasteland again. I have a sad :( 2 Link to comment
stillshimpy February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 Wow. What a surprise. :( It kind of wasn't a big shock to me. He's been seeming really burned out on a regular basis for the last few years and then just last week, he was interviewing someone and said something that made me sure he was leaving. It was something like, "I know what you're thinking, you're thinking it's time for me to step down" ....I can't for the life of me remember which guest it was, but it was in last week's roster. Anyone else remember it? As soon as he said it, I figured he'd decided not to renew at the end of his contract, but I didn't think his contract was up for another year. Yikes. Link to comment
The Luvly Junkie February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 (edited) (in fetal position, sucking her thumb) No, no... first Colbert, now him? Not even 1 more election year? Any sign of heir apparent? Anyone? Can it be one of the correspondents, if it means finding some reason for this show to stay alive?!? Just take my heart, Jonny-bun, just like what Colbert and Ollie-Scone did to all of us the last two years!! (i'm going to cry now) Edited February 11, 2015 by The Luvly Junkie 1 Link to comment
Captanne February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 I say we all band together and get Donald Trump and Uzbekistan-stan-stan both to run again. That will cheer him up. 1 Link to comment
Hooper February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 First Colbert, now Stewart. I might as well sell my TV on e-bay now because I have no further use for it. Link to comment
formerlyfreedom February 11, 2015 Share February 11, 2015 Topic is locked because there is another here where it can be discussed in conjunction with the article on the Show side of Previously.TV. Thanks for posting! Link to comment
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