Jon Stewart, known for his political satire on The Daily Show, had an asteroid named after him in 2007. He struggled to find a job before discovering his passion for comedy and went on to become a successful comedian, author, and host of The Daily Show.
Comedian Jon Stewart is best known for his unique brand of political satire. As host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Jon Stewart posts fake news about various current events. However, as a tribute to the extent of Jon Stewart’s influence in popular culture, it is interesting to note that the asteroid “116939 Jonstewart” was named in his honor on June 1, 2007.
Jon Stewart was born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz on November 28, 1962. As a member of the marching band and one of the few Jewish students at his school, he was often teased as a child. However, he graduated third in his high school class and later attended the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia majoring in psychology and a member of the boys’ soccer team.
After graduating, Jon Stewart found himself struggling to find a suitable job. He worked briefly as a puppeteer, restaurateur, construction worker, busboy, bartender and warehouseman before discovering his passion for comedy. He moved to New York City in 1986 to join the stand-up comedy circuit.
Jon Stewart’s first public appearance was at The Bitter End, a club best known for giving Woody Allen his comic start. Shortly thereafter, he became a regular performer at the Comedy Cellar. At this time, he started using the stage name Jon Stewart. However, the exact reasons for the name change are unknown. The change could be because his original surname was difficult to pronounce or it could have been the result of a disagreement with his father.
In 1999, Jon Stewart replaced Craig Kilborn as host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central. Although his previous television experience was somewhat limited, Jon Stewart quickly captured the attention of the public. As host, writer and co-executive producer, he brings a whimsical twist to the show that has helped it win nine Emmy Awards and two Peabody Awards. His coverage of the 2000 presidential election, dubbed “Indecision 2000,” is widely credited with helping transform The Daily Show into one of cable television’s most popular programs.
In addition to being one of the world’s most successful comedians, Jon Stewart is also an accomplished author. In 1998, he published a collection of stories and humorous essays called Naked Pictures of Famous People – a book that eventually made the New York Times bestseller list. His 2004 sequel, America (The Book): A Citizen’s Guide to Democracy Inaction, finished the year among the 15 bestsellers.
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