Jon Stewart is arguably this generation’s Johnny Carson. His cultural influence is undeniable, his sharp wit merciless, and his humor has made the news more enjoyable.?This year, Jon will be leaving the daily show after 16 seasons.
He started hosting the daily show in 1999, taking over as host from the original host Craig?Kilborn. Jon has taken on celebrities, political nuts, ?presidents, senators, foreign politicians, and captains of industry. You can bet a lot of those people will breathe a little easier when he leaves The Daily Show, but hopefully not for long. Jon has made ?”speaking truth to power” fun and cool.
Here is some found footage of a very young Jon Stewart doing his stand-up routine at a small college in 1994. Enjoy.
