Ever wonder what a day in the life at The Daily Show looks like? In a new behind-the-scenes video, Jon Stewart and co. prepare to host the Comedy Central satirical news series, starting with a 9:30 a.m. morning meeting. Since the anchors rotate, Ronny Chieng, Josh Johnson, Jordan Klepper, Michael Kosta and Desi Lydic show […]
A Day in the Life at ‘The Daily Show’: Jon Stewart Hypes Up Writers’ Room in Behind-the-Scenes Video (EXCLUSIVE)

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