Chris Smith writes about politics, sports, and entertainment. He lives with his wife, son, and daughter in Brooklyn.
Jon Stewart is a comedian, writer, actor, producer, director, bestselling author and former host of The Daily Show. He lives with his wife and children in New Jersey.
"The Daily Show was so obviously the signature TV series of its
generation that this book's rare carping voices are almost a
relief, in that keeping-things-honest way. If damn near everyone
else sounds a bit in awe of what their unlikely Godfather wrought,
no wonder."--Barnes & Noble Review
"[A] substantial, many-faceted oral history....This superbly
well-edited choral work illuminates the enormous effort,
creativity, collaboration, and hustle required for producing a
hilarious, news-focused, four-times-a-week comedy show and the
chutzpah necessary for taking on the powers-that-be."--Booklist
"A must-read for the show's fans and those aspiring to a career in
comedy or television."--Library Journal
"Comedy Central's The Daily Show was a cultural phenomenon, and now
it gets the oral history it deserves...Smith tells the show's story
through artfully arranged first-person recollections. ..it is more
than a collection of famous moments, but rather a work of
distinctive, original social commentary."--The National Book
Review
"Deftly recount[s] the way Stewart's sensibilities, political
realities (and unrealities), defining events like 9/11, advances in
technology and changes in the television news landscape moved the
show from spectator to player."--USA Today
"Lively... Smith deftly combines narrative with the recollections
of people involved with the show at every level, ranging from
boldface names like John McCain to correspondents like Stephen
Colbert and Ed Helms....An intimate and entertaining look at a
fake-news program whose caustic, witty alchemy remains missed by
many."--Kirkus Reviews
"Mr. Smith's book feels like a visit to a distant time."--New York
Times
"Readers of this compelling history will appreciate the sweat
behind every joke."--Washington Post
"Smith digs deep into the show's ascendance and cultural influence
as if he was one of the show's meticulous fact-checking news-tape
researchers...Smith lets the show's stars, crew, and guests tell
the show's unvarnished history. Fortunately, most every one
interviewed-from Stephen Colbert to longtime showrunner Ben Karlin
to Sen. John McCain-possesses an A-plus wit...it doesn't flinch
from digging into the show's most contentious moments... in the Age
of Trump, the time has never been better to delve into the minds of
the masters who became a vital part of our
democracy."--Entertainment Weekly
"Smith gives readers sound bites from some smart, funny and
self-aware people waxing rhapsodic about their 'let's put on a
show' adventures...the seeming candor of Stewart in particular
gives the book a refreshing amount of depth, particularly regarding
backstage drama...the real measure of the show and the book that
bears its name is, did it have a point, and, moreso, was it funny
in making it. The answer, on both counts, is a resounding,
laugh-out-loud 'yes.'"--Chicago Tribune
"Sometimes our book dreams get answered....If you ever longed to be
in the room for epic moments like Stewart's post-9/11 on-air
address, his grudge matches with Fox News, the famous Indecision
presidential election coverage and more, this is your printed word
moment of zen.--Detroit Free Press
"Stewart even contributed the introduction. But this isn't a
sanitized history. There's plenty of warts and all (and some fun
hijinks as well). It's also a smart look at the business of TV and
how 24-hour news channels and the rise of conservative media have
changed our political culture."--Hollywood Reporter
"There is solace in this chatty and highly informative tome....THE
DAILY SHOW (THE BOOK) is like eating popcorn, in that it's light
and fun and easy to consume....the book is a love letter to the
people that built The Daily Show and make it work night after
night."--Vulture
"This is a fascinating history of a cultural phenomenon and the
people who powered it. Be aware that, like the show, there is
plenty of cursing in this book."--Provo City Library Staff
Reviews
"Wonderfully compiled...Certainly if you are a fan of the show you
must read THE DAILY SHOW (THE BOOK)...it is a sincere blast to
relive its finest moments and understand how it was achieved and
more importantly remember how much it was a major part of the
democratic process...Bravo, Mr. Smith."--Reality Check News &
Information Desk
"Zippy, smart."--New York (magazine)
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