How Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert & Steve Carell Built The Daily Show w/ Former Field Producer Evan Cutler

from Comedy History 101 · host Harmon Leon

The Daily Show became a comedy institution when Jon Stewart took over from Craig Kilborn. Former The Daily Show field producer Evan Cutler reveals how Jon Stewart reinvented the show, why Stephen Colbert stood out from day one, how Steve Carell got his break, and why The Daily Show stopped making fun of people—and started making fun of the news. Plus Evan shares stories of John McEnroe’s ill-fated late night talk show that got a 0.0 TV rating. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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