Jon Stewart hosted his first episode of the “Daily Show” in 1999 and over the next 16 years the New Jersey-born stand-up comedian would charm viewers with nerdy dance moves, fierce takedowns, riotous one-liners, fresh political commentary and — at times— candid tears.
Stewart recently announced his retirement to a shocked audience explaining, “This show doesn’t deserve an even slightly restless host, and neither do you.”
For the next three weeks, leading up to Stewart’s August 6 departure, Salon will be taking a look back at some of his most memorable moments spanning nearly two decades.
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