History of Jon Stewart in Timeline
Jon Stewart is a multifaceted American entertainer known primarily for his role as the host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program, from 1999-2015 and part-time since 2024. Beyond hosting, he is a writer, producer, director, actor, and progressive political commentator. He also hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+ from 2021 to 2023. Stewart's work has been widely recognized, earning him numerous awards including multiple Primetime Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and Peabody Awards. He was also honored with the Bronze Medallion in 2019 and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2022.
2 hours ago : Jon Stewart criticizes Trump's China visit and presidency in scathing commentary.
Jon Stewart sharply criticized Donald Trump, questioning his accomplishments from a China visit and expressing disbelief at his presidency, using strong language to convey his disapproval of Trump's actions and leadership.
1931: Father's Birth
In 1931, Donald Leibowitz, Jon Stewart's father, was born.
November 28, 1962: Jon Stewart Born
On November 28, 1962, Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, known professionally as Jon Stewart, was born. He is recognized as a comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host.
1971: Al Albert Becomes Head Coach
In 1971, Al Albert became the head coach of the Tribe men's soccer team until 2003.
1980: Graduates from Lawrence High School
In 1980, Jon Stewart graduated from Lawrence High School.
1981: Started with the Tribe Men's Soccer Team
In 1981, Jon Stewart began as a three-year starter with the Tribe men's soccer team at the College of William & Mary.
1982: Starter with the Tribe Men's Soccer Team
In 1982, Jon Stewart continued as a three-year starter with the Tribe men's soccer team at the College of William & Mary.
1983: Starter with the Tribe Men's Soccer Team
In 1983, Jon Stewart continued as a three-year starter with the Tribe men's soccer team at the College of William & Mary.
1984: Graduates from William & Mary
In 1984, Jon Stewart graduated from the College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
1986: Moves Back to New York City
In 1986, Jon Stewart moved back to New York City to pursue a career in comedy.
1989: First Television Job
In 1989, Jon Stewart landed his first television job as a writer for Caroline's Comedy Hour.
1990: Co-hosts Short Attention Span Theater
In 1990, Jon Stewart began co-hosting Comedy Central's Short Attention Span Theater with Patty Rosborough.
March 6, 1992: Appearance on Late Night with David Letterman
On March 6, 1992, Jon Stewart appeared on NBC's Late Night with David Letterman, which he credits as a pivotal moment in his career.
1992: Hosts You Wrote It, You Watch It
In 1992, Jon Stewart hosted You Wrote It, You Watch It on MTV.
1993: Hosts The Jon Stewart Show on MTV
In 1993, Jon Stewart began hosting The Jon Stewart Show on MTV.
1993: Develops The Jon Stewart Show
In 1993, Jon Stewart developed The Jon Stewart Show, a talk show on MTV.
1994: The Jon Stewart Show Syndicated
In 1994, The Jon Stewart Show was syndicated as an hour-long late-night version after Paramount acquired MTV.
June 1995: The Jon Stewart Show Canceled
In June 1995, The Jon Stewart Show was canceled due to dismal ratings.
1995: Signs Deal with Miramax
In 1995, Jon Stewart signed a three-year deal with Miramax.
1995: Blind date with Tracey Lynn McShane
In 1995, Jon Stewart went on a blind date with Tracey Lynn McShane, arranged by a production assistant.
1995: The Jon Stewart Show ends
In 1995, The Jon Stewart Show was retooled, dropped by MTV, and moved to syndication.
October 6, 1996: Premiered Where's Elvis This Week?
On October 6, 1996, Jon Stewart's talk show, Where's Elvis This Week?, premiered in the United Kingdom on BBC Two.
1997: Hosted George Carlin HBO Special
In 1997, Jon Stewart hosted and interviewed George Carlin for his tenth HBO special, George Carlin: 40 Years of Comedy.
1998: Hosts Elmopalooza and Releases Naked Pictures of Famous People
In 1998, Jon Stewart hosted the television special Elmopalooza and released his first book, Naked Pictures of Famous People, which became a New York Times Best Seller.
January 11, 1999: First Daily Show Appearance
On January 11, 1999, Jon Stewart made his first on-air appearance as host of The Daily Show, describing it as his "bar mitzvah".
1999: Joins The Daily Show
In 1999, Jon Stewart became the host of The Daily Show, where he also served as a writer and co-executive producer. The show's popularity and critical acclaim grew significantly under his leadership.
2000: Peabody Award for "Indecision 2000"
In 2000, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show received a Peabody Award for "Indecision 2000", covering the 2000 presidential election.
2000: Marriage to Tracey Lynn McShane
In 2000, Jon Stewart married Tracey Lynn McShane.
June 19, 2001: Name Change to "Stewart"
On June 19, 2001, Jon Stewart and Tracey Lynn McShane legally changed their surnames to "Stewart".
September 11, 2001: Attacks of September 11, 2001
The attacks of September 11, 2001 occurred, impacting the world and prompting a change in The Daily Show's opening footage.
September 20, 2001: First Show After 9/11
On September 20, 2001, The Daily Show aired its first show after the September 11 attacks, with no introduction and a tearful Jon Stewart discussing his personal view on the event.
2001: Legally Changes Last Name
In 2001, Jon Stewart legally changed his last name to "Stewart".
2001: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2001, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.
2002: Appears in Death to Smoochy
In 2002, Jon Stewart appeared in the film Death to Smoochy.
2002: Planned Sitcom with Stephen Colbert
In 2002, Jon Stewart's Busboy Productions planned to produce a sitcom for NBC starring Stephen Colbert, but the show did not come to fruition.
2002: ABC Talk Show Offer
In late 2002, ABC offered Jon Stewart his own talk show to air after Nightline, but ABC decided to give the slot to Jimmy Kimmel instead.
2002: Rumors of Replacement for David Letterman
In mid-2002, Jon Stewart was rumored as a potential replacement for David Letterman on CBS, amid speculation that Letterman would switch to ABC. Ultimately, Letterman renewed his contract with CBS.
December 2003: Named "Who's Next?" by Newsweek
In December 2003, Newsweek magazine named Jon Stewart as the "Who's Next?" person for 2004, predicting his rise to sensation.
2003: Al Albert Ends Tenure as Head Coach
In 2003, Al Albert ended his tenure as the head coach of the Tribe men's soccer team, a position he held since 1971.
2003: Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing and Series
In 2003, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and also the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.
October 15, 2004: Stewart Criticizes Crossfire on CNN
On October 15, 2004, Jon Stewart appeared on CNN's Crossfire and criticized the state of television journalism, urging the hosts to "stop hurting America" and calling them "partisan hacks."
2004: Peabody Award for "Indecision 2004"
In 2004, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show received a Peabody Award for "Indecision 2004", covering the 2004 presidential election.
2004: Release of America (The Book)
In 2004, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show writing staff released America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which sold millions of copies and became a top-fifteen bestseller that year. Jon also delivered the commencement address for the class of 2004 at the College of William & Mary.
2004: Commencement speaker and honorary degree at William & Mary
In 2004, Jon Stewart spoke at the commencement ceremonies at his alma mater, William & Mary, and received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree.
2004: Predicted success by Newsweek
In 2004, Newsweek stated that their previous prediction of Jon Stewart becoming an absolute sensation had been correct.
2004: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2004, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.
January 2005: CNN Cancels Crossfire
In January 2005, CNN announced the cancellation of Crossfire, with the incoming president Jonathan Klein citing Jon Stewart's appearance as highlighting the show's noise level.
2005: Comedy Central Agreement with Busboy
In 2005, Comedy Central reached an agreement with Busboy, providing financial backing for the production company and having a first-look agreement on all projects.
2005: George Orwell Award
In 2005, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show received the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) George Orwell Award for Distinguished Contribution to Honesty and Clarity in Public Language.
2005: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
In 2005, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for the audiobook edition of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.
2005: Executive produces The Colbert Report
In 2005, Jon Stewart became the executive producer of The Colbert Report.
2005: Voice of President James A. Garfield
In 2005, Jon Stewart voiced President James A. Garfield for the audiobook version of Sarah Vowell's Assassination Vacation.
2005: Named among Time 100
In 2005, Jon Stewart was named among the Time 100, Time magazine's annual list of the 100 most influential people of the year.
2005: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and Grammy Award
In 2005, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program. Jon Stewart also won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album in 2005 for his recording, America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction.
March 5, 2006: Stewart Hosts the 78th Academy Awards
On March 5, 2006, Jon Stewart hosted the 78th Academy Awards at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Critical response to his performance was mixed.
April 4, 2006: Confrontation with John McCain on The Daily Show
On April 4, 2006, Jon Stewart confronted US Senator John McCain on The Daily Show about McCain's decision to appear at Liberty University, leading to a notable exchange that garnered media attention.
2006: Honorary All-America Award
In 2006, Jon Stewart was presented an Honorary All-America Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA).
2006: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2006, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.
2007: Cameo in Evan Almighty
In 2007, Jon Stewart made a cameo appearance as himself in the movie Evan Almighty, featuring a fictional Daily Show episode.
2007: Support for Writers Guild of America strike
In 2007, Jon Stewart sarcastically commented about Comedy Central making episodes freely available but without advertising, supporting the Writers Guild of America strike. The show went on hiatus.
2007: Voice of Mort Sinclaire
In 2007, Jon Stewart voiced Mort Sinclaire on Stephen Colbert's audiobook version of I Am America (And So Can You!).
2007: Sean Hannity supports Ted Nugent
In 2007, Sean Hannity supported Ted Nugent's violent rhetoric toward Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
2007: Involvement in Colbert's Presidential Announcement
In 2007, The Daily Show was involved in former correspondent Stephen Colbert's announcement that he would run for president in 2008.
2007: The Writers Guild Strike of 2007
The Writers Guild Strike of 2007–2008 was responsible for a notable mock feud between Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Conan O'Brien.
January 7, 2008: Return to 'A Daily Show with Jon Stewart'
On January 7, 2008, Jon Stewart returned to his show after the Writers Guild strike, renaming it 'A Daily Show with Jon Stewart' as he refused to use the original title without his writers.
February 13, 2008: Return to 'The Daily Show' after strike ends
On February 13, 2008, Jon Stewart resumed using the title 'The Daily Show' after the Writers Guild strike ended.
February 24, 2008: Stewart Hosts the 80th Academy Awards
On February 24, 2008, Jon Stewart hosted the 80th Academy Awards. His performance was better received than his previous hosting gig.
2008: Stewart's Earnings in 2008
According to a Forbes list of celebrities in 2008, Jon Stewart was earning $14 million a year.
2008: Appearance on Democracy Now!
In 2008, Jon Stewart appeared on the news program Democracy Now!. A New York Times story questioned whether he was "the most trusted man in America".
2008: Sacerdote Great Names speaker at Hamilton College
In 2008, Jon Stewart was the Sacerdote Great Names speaker at Hamilton College.
2008: Mock feud with Stephen Colbert and Conan O'Brien
In early 2008, during the Writers Guild Strike, Jon Stewart engaged in a mock feud with Stephen Colbert and Conan O'Brien to boost ratings, resulting in a three-part comedic battle across their shows, ending in a mock brawl on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
March 4, 2009: CNBC Cancels Rick Santelli's Appearance on The Daily Show
On March 4, 2009, CNBC canceled Rick Santelli's scheduled appearance on The Daily Show, leading to a segment showing CNBC giving poor investment advice.
March 2009: Criticism of White House proposal regarding veterans' healthcare
In March 2009, Jon Stewart criticized a White House proposal to remove veterans with private health insurance from Veterans Administration rolls, leading to the White House dropping the plan the next day.
March 18, 2009: Carlson Criticizes Stewart's Handling of CNBC Controversy
On March 18, 2009, Tucker Carlson criticized Jon Stewart's handling of the CNBC controversy in a blog entry for The Daily Beast, referencing their earlier CNN incident.
April 21, 2009: Made a chief in Liberia
On April 21, 2009, the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, made Jon Stewart a chief.
November 2009: Criticism of Fox News for Misleading Footage
In November 2009, Jon Stewart criticized Fox News for using footage from a previous Tea Party rally to make a more recent rally appear larger. Sean Hannity apologized for the footage use the following night.
December 2009: Stewart Honors Bruce Springsteen at Kennedy Center Honors
In December 2009, Jon Stewart gave a speech at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honoring Bruce Springsteen as one of that year's Kennedy Center Honors recipients.
2009: Face-to-face confrontation with Jim Cramer on The Daily Show
In 2009, Jon Stewart's face-to-face confrontation with Jim Cramer on The Daily Show became the second most-viewed episode, with 2.3 million viewers, and led to the show's website seeing its highest day of traffic that year. Cramer acknowledged some valid criticisms but later called Stewart's media critique "naïve and misleading" on The Today Show.
2009: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2009, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.
March 2010: Optioning Rights to Maziar Bahari's Story
In March 2010, Jon Stewart announced that he had optioned the rights to the story of journalist Maziar Bahari, who was imprisoned in Iran.
April 2010: Contract Renewal and Book Release
In April 2010, Comedy Central renewed Jon Stewart's contract to host The Daily Show into 2013. In 2010, Stewart and The Daily Show writing staff also released Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race.
September 16, 2010: Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear Announcement
On September 16, 2010, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert announced a rally for October 30, known as the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear.
October 26, 2010: Most Influential Man of 2010
On October 26, 2010, Jon Stewart was named the Most Influential Man of 2010 by AskMen.
December 2010: Awareness of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act
In December 2010, Jon Stewart was credited for bringing awareness of the Republican filibuster on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act to the public, leading to the passing of the bill.
2010: Rally Controversy
In 2010, Jon Stewart associated himself with Cat Stevens during his Rally.
2010: Interview with 9/11 first responders on The Daily Show
In 2010, Jon Stewart interviewed a panel of four 9/11 first responders on The Daily Show, discussing their health problems.
2010: Increased Criticism of Fox News
In 2010, Jon Stewart stepped up his criticism of Fox News on The Daily Show. In response, Bill O'Reilly of The O'Reilly Factor countered that The Daily Show was a "key component of left-wing television".
January 10, 2011: Monologue About Tucson Shootings
On the show of January 10, 2011, Jon Stewart began with a monologue about the shootings in Tucson, Arizona, expressing his wish for less inflammatory rhetoric. After a commercial break, the show featured a rerun.
June 6, 2011: Hosting Maziar Bahari on The Daily Show
On June 6, 2011, Jon Stewart hosted Maziar Bahari on The Daily Show again, following the announcement that he had optioned rights to Bahari's story.
June 2011: Daily Show Bit About Herman Cain
In June 2011, a Daily Show bit about Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain aired, which later caused discomfort for writer Wyatt Cenac.
June 19, 2011: Interview with Chris Wallace and Misinformation Claim
On June 19, 2011, during an interview with Chris Wallace, Jon Stewart called Wallace "insane" for his comments and stated that Fox viewers are the "most consistently misinformed" viewers of political media, a claim that was later rated as false by PolitiFact. Stewart later admitted his error.
October 2011: Meeting with President Obama
In October 2011, Jon Stewart had a meeting with President Obama that was later reported in July 2015.
2011: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2011, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.
March 2012: Interview with Bruce Springsteen
In March 2012, Jon Stewart interviewed Bruce Springsteen for Rolling Stone.
June 1, 2012: Attended Johan Santana's No-Hitter
On June 1, 2012, Jon Stewart, a lifelong fan of the New York Mets, attended the game where Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in franchise history.
2012: Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing and Series
In 2012, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and also the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.
February 2013: Stewart Pays Tribute to Bruce Springsteen at MusiCares Ceremony
In February 2013, Jon Stewart gave another speech paying tribute to Bruce Springsteen as part of the singer's MusiCares Person of the Year award ceremony.
March 2013: Leaving The Daily Show to Direct Rosewater
In March 2013, Jon Stewart announced that he was leaving The Daily Show for 12 weeks to direct the film version of Maziar Bahari's book, Then They Came For Me, which would be named Rosewater.
March 2013: Hiatus to Direct Rosewater
In March 2013, it was announced that Jon Stewart would take a 12-week hiatus from The Daily Show to direct Rosewater, based on the book Then They Came for Me by Maziar Bahari.
June 10, 2013: John Oliver Assumes Hosting Duties
Beginning June 10, 2013, The Daily Show correspondent John Oliver assumed primary hosting duties during Jon Stewart's break.
2013: John Oliver's Stint as Host
During the summer of 2013, John Oliver filled in as the host of The Daily Show while Jon Stewart was away.
2013: Father's Death
In 2013, Donald Leibowitz, Jon Stewart's father, passed away.
2013: Purchase of "Bufflehead Farm" Animal Sanctuary
In 2013, Jon Stewart and his wife bought a 12-acre farm in Middletown, New Jersey, named "Bufflehead Farm," which they operate as a sanctuary for abused animals.
2013: The Colbert Report wins Emmy Awards
In 2013, The Colbert Report, a Daily Show spin-off, won the Primetime Emmy Awards for both Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series, awards typically won by The Daily Show.
2013: Contract Renewal into 2013
In April 2010, Comedy Central renewed Stewart's contract to host The Daily Show into 2013.
February 2014: Meeting with President Obama
In February 2014, Jon Stewart had a meeting with President Obama that was later reported in July 2015.
July 14, 2014: Interview with Hillary Clinton
On July 14, 2014, Jon Stewart interviewed Hillary Clinton about the Middle East and questioned her condemnations of Hamas.
August 2014: Criticism of Fox News Coverage of Ferguson Shooting
In August 2014, Jon Stewart criticized the manner in which Fox News portrayed the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, and the subsequent protests. This led to a series of segments calling out Sean Hannity and his show's coverage of the Bundy standoff.
September 2014: Rosewater Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
In September 2014, Jon Stewart's screenplay adaptation Rosewater premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, receiving "generally favorable" reviews.
November 14, 2014: Rosewater Released to General Audiences
On November 14, 2014, Jon Stewart's film Rosewater was released to general audiences after premiering at the Toronto International Film Festival in September.
2014: The Colbert Report ends
In 2014, Jon Stewart concluded his role as executive producer of The Colbert Report.
February 10, 2015: Announcement of Leaving The Daily Show
During a taping of the show on February 10, 2015, Jon Stewart announced he was leaving The Daily Show, which was confirmed by Comedy Central president Michele Ganeless.
March 2015: Stewart Feuds with Seth Rollins on WWE Raw
In March 2015, Jon Stewart began a comedic feud with WWE wrestler Seth Rollins and appeared on WWE Raw during a Daily Show-styled segment hosted by Rollins.
April 20, 2015: Final Show Date Announced
On April 20, 2015, Jon Stewart indicated that his final show would be on August 6, 2015.
June 19, 2015: Response to Charleston Church Shooting
On June 19, 2015, in the wake of the Charleston Church Shooting, Jon Stewart decided not to write jokes for the opening monologue, expressing sadness and speaking about racial disparities in America, and instead designated a large portion of the show to his guest Malala Yousafzai.
July 2015: Report on Conflict with Wyatt Cenac
In July 2015, it was reported that writer Wyatt Cenac said that Jon Stewart cursed him out after Cenac acknowledged he was uncomfortable about a June 2011 Daily Show bit about Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain.
July 28, 2015: Reports of Unreported Meetings with President Obama
On July 28, 2015, reports surfaced that Jon Stewart had previously unreported meetings with President Obama in October 2011 and February 2014, leading to Stewart's response on his show.
August 5, 2015: Louis C.K. as Last Guest
On August 5, 2015, Jon Stewart's friend of 30 years, comedian Louis C.K., was selected to be the last guest before the final Daily Show episode with Stewart helming the show.
August 6, 2015: Jon Stewart's Final Daily Show
On April 20, 2015, Jon Stewart indicated that his final show would be on August 6, 2015.
August 23, 2015: Stewart Hosts WWE's SummerSlam
On August 23, 2015, Jon Stewart hosted WWE's SummerSlam and interfered in the main event, helping Seth Rollins retain his WWE World Heavyweight Championship and win John Cena's United States Championship.
2015: Adoption of Vegetarian and Vegan Lifestyle
In 2015, Jon Stewart adopted a vegetarian diet for ethical reasons and later transitioned to a vegan lifestyle, citing profound emotional and physical improvements.
2015: Executive produces The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
In 2015, Jon Stewart became the executive producer of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
2015: Describes Relationship with Father as "Still Complicated"
In 2015, Jon Stewart described his relationship with his father as "still complicated" after his father's death two years earlier.
2015: Leaves The Daily Show
In 2015, Jon Stewart ended his tenure as the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central, concluding a significant chapter of his career.
2015: Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Writing and Series
In 2015, The Daily Show won the Primetime Emmy Awards for both Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series for Stewart's final season as host.
2015: Trevor Noah Takes Over The Daily Show
In 2015, Trevor Noah took over the show permanently. Until then, Jon Stewart had hosted almost all airings of the program.
2015: Started Playing Drums After Leaving 'The Daily Show'
In 2015, after leaving 'The Daily Show,' Jon Stewart started playing the drums to provide structure to his life and began taking lessons.
2015: Reunion with 9/11 first responders
In 2015, four months after leaving The Daily Show, Jon Stewart reunited with 9/11 first responders, noting the deteriorating health of the panelists.
2015: Compilation of Mets Jokes Played on The Daily Show
Shortly before leaving The Daily Show in 2015, a compilation of Jon Stewart's jokes about the New York Mets was played.
August 21, 2016: Stewart Returns to SummerSlam as Special Guest
On August 21, 2016, Jon Stewart returned at SummerSlam as a special guest.
2016: The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore ends
In 2016, Jon Stewart ended his role as executive producer of The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore.
2016: Stewart Honors Military Families
In 2016, Jon Stewart joined President Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, Jill Biden, and David Letterman in honoring military families at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for the USO's 75th anniversary and the fifth anniversary of Joining Forces.
2016: Third Peabody Award for Tenure at The Daily Show
In 2016, Jon Stewart received his third Peabody Award for his tenure at The Daily Show.
May 23, 2017: HBO cancels Jon Stewart's animated project
On May 23, 2017, HBO cancelled Jon Stewart's short-form digital animated project, citing technical issues in production and distribution.
June 2017: Stewart Speaks at Ray Pfeifer's Funeral
In June 2017, Jon Stewart spoke at the funeral service for Ray Pfeifer, an FDNY firefighter who died after battling cancer resulting from his service as a first responder at the September 11 attacks.
July 2017: HBO announces a stand-up special
In July 2017, HBO announced that Jon Stewart would produce a stand-up comedy special for the network, marking his first stand-up special since 1996, although it ultimately did not air.
June 2019: Testimony to Congress on 9/11 First Responders Funding
In June 2019, Jon Stewart testified before Congress, opposing the $7.375 billion limit on payouts to 9/11 first responders and lobbying for permanent funding for the Victims Compensation Fund.
July 12, 2019: House Approval of 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Bill
On July 12, 2019, the House overwhelmingly approved the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill with a vote of 402–12.
December 16, 2019: Awarded the Bronze Medallion
On December 16, 2019, Jon Stewart was awarded the Bronze Medallion by New York City for his advocacy on behalf of 9/11 victims and families.
2019: Receives New York City Bronze Medallion
In 2019, Jon Stewart received the New York City Bronze Medallion for his advocacy for 9/11 first responders and his role in passing the permanent authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act.
2019: Receives Bronze Medallion
In 2019, Jon Stewart received the New York City Bronze Medallion.
June 2020: Release of Irresistible
In June 2020, Jon Stewart's political satire film, Irresistible, was released. The film, starring Steve Carell, follows a Democratic strategist helping a veteran run for mayor.
December 2020: Advocacy for 9/11 First Responders Funding Limit
In December 2020, Jon Stewart opposed the $7.375 billion limit on payouts to 9/11 first responders.
September 30, 2021: Premiere of 'The Problem with Jon Stewart' on Apple TV+
On September 30, 2021, Jon Stewart's new series, The Problem with Jon Stewart, premiered on Apple TV+. Each episode covered a single subject for an hour.
2021: Hosts The Problem with Jon Stewart
From 2021, Jon Stewart hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+.
March 3, 2022: House of Representatives Passed the PACT Act
On March 3, 2022, the House of Representatives passed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 (PACT Act) by 256–174.
April 24, 2022: Awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
On April 24, 2022, Jon Stewart was awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., for his lifelong contribution to comedy.
June 16, 2022: Senate passed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 (PACT Act)
On June 16, 2022, the Senate passed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 (PACT Act) by 84–14.
July 2022: Juleanna Glover calls for Stewart to run for President
In July 2022, a Politico writer, Juleanna Glover, wrote an op-ed calling for Jon Stewart to run for president in 2024, to which Stewart responded that he was not interested.
July 28, 2022: Press conference on Capitol Hill regarding PACT Act
On July 28, 2022, Jon Stewart held a press conference on Capitol Hill, advocating for the PACT Act.
August 2, 2022: PACT Act Passed in Bipartisan Measure
On August 2, 2022, the PACT Act passed in bipartisan measure, 84 to 11. Jon Stewart was praised for his role in getting the bill passed.
2022: Receives Mark Twain Prize
In 2022, Jon Stewart was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
2022: Helps Pass the Honoring our PACT Act
In 2022, Jon Stewart was instrumental in helping pass the Honoring our PACT Act, which expands healthcare access and funding to veterans exposed to toxic substances.
2023: Criticism of Israel and Biden's handling of the Gaza war
In 2023, Jon Stewart criticized Israel's conduct in Palestinian territories and President Biden's handling of the Gaza war, expressing concerns over the reluctance to condemn Israeli actions and describing Israeli policy towards Palestinians as a genocide.
2023: Ends The Problem with Jon Stewart
In 2023, The Problem with Jon Stewart concluded its run on Apple TV+.
January 2024: Stewart Returns to The Daily Show
In January 2024, it was confirmed that Jon Stewart would return to The Daily Show as a weekly guest host, starting February 12, 2024. Stewart and his manager would also serve as executive producers.
February 12, 2024: Jon Stewart returns to host The Daily Show
February 12, 2024 marks Jon Stewart's return to The Daily Show as the weekly Monday guest host. He will also serve as executive producer through 2025.
February 2024: Returns to The Daily Show
In February 2024, Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show for Monday episodes and as an executive producer.
April 2024: Apple Allegedly Restricts Interview with FTC Chair
In April 2024, Jon Stewart claimed that Apple restricted him from interviewing Lina Khan, the Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), on his podcast, raising concerns about Apple's influence over content creation.
May 2024: Stewart Begins Hosting 'The Weekly Show' Podcast
In May 2024, it was announced that Jon Stewart would additionally begin hosting The Weekly Show, an original podcast from Comedy Central, and Stewart and The Daily Show team won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Talk Series, his 23rd Emmy.
2024: Returns to The Daily Show
In 2024, Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show on Comedy Central, resuming his role as host part-time.
October 2025: Stewart Supports Zohran Mamdani for NYC Mayor
In October 2025, Jon Stewart publicly supported Zohran Mamdani, a socialist politician running for New York City mayor on a Democratic platform, during an interview on The Daily Show.
December 2025: Broadway Debut
In December 2025, Jon Stewart made his Broadway debut in All Out: Comedy About Ambition at the Nederlander Theatre.
2092: 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Extended Through 2092
In 2019, The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund bill passed the Senate, ensuring health care for 9/11 victims and first responders through 2092.
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