Jon Stewart - "The Daily Show"
After 16 years as the host of "The Daily Show," where he left an indelible mark on late night TV and American culture, Jon Stewart signed off on August 6, 2015. Here are some highlights during his tenure as host.
Here, Jon Stewart poses for a portrait in promotion of his film,"Rosewater," in New York.
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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015 in New York City. Jon Stewart is a huge Bruce Springsteen fan, and even though Springsteen and the band rarely perform out of concert cycles, they reunited for Stewart's final show.
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After a personal request by Jon Stewart, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015.
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Correspondents Jessica Williams, Hasan Minhaj, Aasif Mandvi, Stephen Colbert, Jon Stewart, Steve Carell, Jordan Klepper, John Oliver and Wyatt Cenac appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" for a group hug during #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015.
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From left to right: John Hodgman, Matt Walsh, Nancy Walls, Dan Bakkedahl, Rob Riggle, Samantha Bee, Aasif Mandvi, Hasan Minhaj, Stephen Colbert, Steven Carell, Jon Stewart, Jordan Klepper, John Oliver, Ed Helms, Larry Wilmore, Rob Corddry, Olivia Munn, and Kristen Schaal appear on #JonVoyage, the last episode of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on August 6, 2015 in New York City.
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Larry Wilmore (R) and host Jon Stewart (L) appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015 in New York City.
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Trevor Noah uses a measuring tape while Jon Stewart appear son "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015 in New York City. Noah will replace Stewart as host in September.
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Correspondent Jessica Williams snaps a picture during "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015 in New York City.
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John Hodgman, Lewis Black, Aasif Mandvi, Jordan Klepper, Steve Carell, Nancy Walls, Jessica Williams, Samantha Bee, Hasan Minhaj, Kristen Schaal and Al Madrigal appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015 in New York City. The group includes current and past correspondents on the show.
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John Oliver and Jon Stewart appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015 in New York City. After his tenure at "The Daily Show," Oliver went on to make his own satire news show on HBO titled "Last Week Tonight."
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"Late Show" host and former "Daily Show" correspondent Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart appear on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" on August 6, 2015. Colbert made a heartfelt speech saying he wouldn't have a job if it weren't for Stewart.
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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks with Jon Stewart in New York, July 21, 2015. The appearance marked Obama's third time on the show as President, and seventh overall.
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Bill O'Reilly and Jon Stewart onstage at O'Reilly Vs. Stewart 2012: The Rumble In The Air-Conditioned Auditorium at Lisner Auditorium at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., October 6, 2012.
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Comedians Steven Colbert (L) and Jon Stewart perform at the Rally To Restore Sanity And/Or Fear on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., October 30, 2010. Stewart and Colbert organized the rally, which tens of thousands of people attended.
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Jon Stewart (C) and the crew of 'The Daily Show With Jon Stewart' pose in the press room at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, September 23, 2012. The show received seven Emmy's with Stewart as host.
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Jon Stewart jokes with the audience during the final episode of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" #JonVoyage on August 6, 2015.
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Jon Stewart speaks at the 51st USO Armed Forces Gala & Gold Medal Dinner in New York City, December 13, 2012. Stewart has been a long-time supporter of American troops, including providing many an opportunity to enter the television business.
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Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks with host Jon Stewart on Comedy Centrals "The Daily Show" in New York City, August 9, 2004.
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Jon Stewart talks to the audience during warm-up for a taping of "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" at the Daily Show studios April 6, 2005 in New York City.
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Then Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton appears with Jon Stewart during "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" at the Daily Show Studios, October 8, 2003.
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Jon Stewart talks to the audience during warm-up for a taping of "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" at the Daily Show studios in New York City, April 6, 2005.
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Correspondent John Oliver (L) and host Jon Stewart of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" tape "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Restoring Honor & Dignity to the White House" at the McNally Smith College of Music in St. Paul, Minnesota, September 3, 2008. The show was taped in St. Paul during the week of the Republican National Convention.
Oliver filled in for Stewart as host when he took time off to work on the "Rosewater" film. Later, he was given his own show. Stewart is credited with launching several careers including those of Oliver and Stephen Colbert.
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Comedian Don Rickles (R) hugs Jon Stewart after receiving the Johnny Carson Award during the second annual 2012 Comedy Awards in New York April 28, 2012.
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Jon Stewart answers questions during a interview February 17, 2006, in New York prior to his hosting the Academy Awards March 5.
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Jon Stewart appears during live Election Night coverage of "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in New York City, November 2, 2004.
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Radio personality Howard Stern talks with Jon Stewart during "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" at the Daily Show Studios in New York City, December 13, 2005.
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Jon Stewart at "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" covers the midterm elections in Austin with "Democalypse 2014: South By South Mess" at ZACH Theatre in Austin, Texas, October 28, 2014.
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Jon Stewart hosts a taping of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" in New York City, Aug. 22, 2007.
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Buttons for sale at the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear are seen in Washington, Octover 30, 2010.
The "sanity" rally blending laughs and political activism drew thousands to the National Mall Saturday, with comedians Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert casting themselves as the unlikely maestros of moderation and civility in polarized times.
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Host Jon Stewart is seen on Comedy Centrals "The Daily Show" in New York City, August 9, 2004.