The baby boomers had Walter Cronkite; the millennials have Jon Stewart Leibowitz, better known by his nom de comedy, Jon Stewart. The “Daily Show” anchor announced Tuesday that he would be leaving the program, which he’s helmedwith a short breaksince 1999.
“Through his unique voice and vision, ‘The Daily Show’ has become a cultural touchstone for millions of fans and an unparalleled platform for political comedy that will endure for years to come,” Comedy Central President Michele Ganeless said in a statement.
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Stewart had nothing left to prove. Not on “The Daily Show,” anyway. He saw it was time to move on.
But his impact — through Colbert, Oliver, Wilmore and others — is undeniable. Stewart may be leaving, but he’ll still be present.
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