History of Jon Stewart in Timeline
Jon Stewart is an acclaimed American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host. He is best known for hosting The Daily Show on Comedy Central from 1999 to 2015, and again beginning in 2024, using satire to comment on news and politics. He also hosted The Problem with Jon Stewart on Apple TV+. Stewart's work has garnered numerous awards, including 23 Primetime Emmy Awards, two Grammy Awards, five Peabody Awards, the Bronze Medallion, and the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
1931: Birth of Donald Leibowitz
In 1931, Donald Leibowitz, Jon Stewart's father, was born.
November 28, 1962: Jon Stewart's Birth
On November 28, 1962, Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz, known professionally as Jon Stewart, was born. He is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, political commentator, actor, and television host.
1971: Al Albert begins coaching soccer team
In 1971, Al Albert began coaching the Tribe men's soccer team.
1980: Graduates from Lawrence High School
In 1980, Jon Stewart graduated from Lawrence High School.
1981: Three-Year Starter for Tribe Men's Soccer Team
In 1981, Jon Stewart started as a three-year player for the Tribe men's soccer team.
1982: Three-Year Starter for Tribe Men's Soccer Team
In 1982, Jon Stewart started as a three-year player for the Tribe men's soccer team.
1983: Three-Year Starter for Tribe Men's Soccer Team
In 1983, Jon Stewart started as a three-year player for the Tribe men's soccer team.
1984: Graduates from College of William & Mary
In 1984, Jon Stewart graduated from the College of William & Mary with a Bachelor of Arts.
1986: Returns to New York City
In 1986, Jon Stewart returned to New York City to pursue comedy.
1988: Stewart voted for George H.W. Bush
In the 1988 presidential election, Jon Stewart voted for George H. W. Bush.
1989: Writer for Caroline's Comedy Hour
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: Appears on Late Night with David Letterman
On March 6, 1992, Jon Stewart appeared on NBC's "Late Night with David Letterman," which he said was a turning point 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
In 1993, Jon Stewart began hosting "The Jon Stewart Show" on MTV.
1994: The Jon Stewart Show Syndicated
In 1994, an hour-long syndicated late-night version of "The Jon Stewart Show" was launched.
June 1995: The Jon Stewart Show Canceled
In June 1995, "The Jon Stewart Show" was canceled due to dismal ratings.
1995: Blind Date with Tracey Lynn McShane
In 1995, Jon Stewart had a blind date with Tracey Lynn McShane, arranged by a production assistant on Wishful Thinking.
1995: Signs Deal with Miramax
In 1995, Jon Stewart signed a three-year deal with Miramax.
1995: The Jon Stewart Show retooled
In 1995, The Jon Stewart Show was retooled, dropped by MTV and moved to syndication.
October 6, 1996: Premier of Where's Elvis This Week?
On October 6, 1996, Jon Stewart's short-lived talk show, "Where's Elvis This Week?", premiered in the UK on BBC Two.
1996: Last Stand up special before HBO
1996 marks the year of Jon Stewart's last stand up special before the announcement from HBO in July 2017
1997: Hosts George Carlin's 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
In 1998, Jon Stewart hosted the television special, Elmopalooza, celebrating 30 years of Sesame Street.
1998: Releases Naked Pictures of Famous People
In 1998, Jon Stewart 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 the host of The Daily Show, telling his guest Michael J. Fox that he felt as if "this is my bar mitzvah".
1999: Starts Hosting The Daily Show
In 1999, Jon Stewart became the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central.
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: Stewart describes his political affiliation
In 2000, Jon Stewart described his political affiliation as "more socialist or independent" than Democratic.
2000: Marriage to Tracey Lynn McShane
In 2000, Jon Stewart married Tracey Lynn McShane.
June 19, 2001: Legal Name Change
On June 19, 2001, Jon Stewart and his wife legally changed their surnames to "Stewart".
September 11, 2001: Attacks of September 11
On September 11, 2001, the attacks occurred, prompting The Daily Show to address the event on September 20, 2001.
September 20, 2001: The Daily Show Responds to 9/11
On September 20, 2001, The Daily Show aired its first show after the attacks of September 11, 2001, with a tearful Jon Stewart discussing his personal view on the event.
2001: Stewart hosts Grammy Awards
In 2001, Jon Stewart hosted the Grammy Awards for the first time.
2001: Legally Changes Surname
In 2001, Jonathan Leibowitz had his surname legally changed to "Stewart".
2001: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2001, The Daily Show received 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: Stewart hosts Grammy Awards for the second time
In 2002, Jon Stewart hosted the Grammy Awards for the second time.
2002: Busboy Productions Plans Sitcom
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, but ultimately gave the slot to Jimmy Kimmel.
2002: Rumors of Stewart Replacing Letterman
In mid-2002, Jon Stewart was rumored as a replacement for David Letterman on CBS amid speculation about Letterman's contract.
December 2003: Named "Who's Next?" by Newsweek
In December 2003, Newsweek named Jon Stewart the "Who's Next?" person for 2004, predicting his rise to prominence.
2003: Al Albert ends coaching soccer team
In 2003, Al Albert ended coaching the Tribe men's soccer team.
2003: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and Series
In 2003, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and 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, pleading with the hosts to "stop hurting America".
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 became a bestseller.
2004: Stewart criticizes CNN
In 2004, Jon Stewart criticized CNN and Crossfire, asserting that the show engaged in partisan hackery instead of honest debate. This led to a heated exchange with Tucker Carlson.
2004: Commencement Address at William & Mary
In 2004, Jon Stewart delivered the commencement address for the class of 2004 at the College of William & Mary.
2004: Honorary Degree from William & Mary
In 2004, Jon Stewart received an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from his alma mater, William & Mary, where he also spoke at the commencement ceremonies.
2004: Newsweek's Prediction Correct
In 2004, Newsweek stated that their previous year's prediction about Stewart's rise to prominence had been correct.
2004: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and Series
In 2004, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.
January 2005: CNN cancels Crossfire
In January 2005, CNN announced the cancellation of Crossfire, with the incoming president citing Jon Stewart's appearance as a factor.
2005: Comedy Central Backing for Busboy Productions
In 2005, Comedy Central reached an agreement with Busboy, Jon Stewart's production company, providing financial backing.
2005: George Orwell Award
In 2005, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show received the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) George Orwell Award.
2005: Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album
In 2005, Jon Stewart and The Daily Show won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album for "America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction".
2005: Executive Produces The Colbert Report
In 2005, Jon Stewart began executive producing "The Colbert Report".
2005: Voice of President 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 list of the 100 most influential people of the year.
2005: Grammy Award and Emmy Award
In 2005, Jon Stewart won the Grammy Award for Best Comedy Album and The Daily Show also received a Primetime Emmy Award.
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, receiving mixed critical reception.
April 4, 2006: Stewart Confronts McCain on The Daily Show
On April 4, 2006, Jon Stewart confronted Senator John McCain about his appearance at Liberty University on The Daily Show.
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 received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.
2007: Hannity supported Nugent's rhetoric
In 2007, Hannity supported Nugent's violent rhetoric toward Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.
2007: Cameo Appearance in Evan Almighty
In 2007, Jon Stewart made a cameo appearance as himself in Evan Almighty.
2007: Stewart Supported Writers Guild Strike
In 2007, Jon Stewart supported the Writers Guild of America strike, sarcastically encouraging viewers to support advertisers since Comedy Central made episodes free online without advertising.
2007: Voice Acting in Colbert's Audiobook
In 2007, Jon Stewart voiced Mort Sinclaire in Stephen Colbert's audiobook version of "I Am America (And So Can You!)".
2007: Colbert's Presidential Announcement on The Daily Show
In 2007, The Daily Show was involved in Stephen Colbert's announcement that he would run for president in 2008.
2007: Writers Guild Strike
In 2007, The Writers Guild Strike led to a notable mock feud between Jon 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 during the Writers Guild of America strike, but refused to call it "The Daily Show", instead calling it "A Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in support of the striking writers.
February 13, 2008: End of Writers Guild Strike
On February 13, 2008, the Writers Guild strike ended, and Jon Stewart resumed using the title "The Daily Show".
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: Appearance on Democracy Now!
In 2008, Jon Stewart appeared on the news program Democracy Now!
2008: Sacerdote Great Names Speaker at Hamilton College
In 2008, Jon Stewart was the Sacerdote Great Names speaker at Hamilton College.
2008: New York Times story on Stewart
In 2008, a New York Times story questioned whether Jon Stewart was "the most trusted man in America".
2008: Forbes Celebrity Earnings
In 2008, according to Forbes, Jon Stewart was earning $14 million a year.
2008: Mock Feud with Colbert and O'Brien
In early 2008, during the Writers Guild strike, Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Conan O'Brien engaged in a mock feud to boost ratings, claiming responsibility for Mike Huckabee's success.
March 4, 2009: The Daily Show segment on CNBC airs
On March 4, 2009, The Daily Show aired a segment criticizing CNBC for giving poor investment advice, after CNBC canceled Rick Santelli's scheduled appearance on the show.
March 2009: Criticism of White House Veterans Proposal
In March 2009, Jon Stewart criticized a White House proposal to remove veterans with private health insurance from Veterans Administration rolls, leading to the plan being dropped.
March 18, 2009: Carlson criticizes Stewart's handling of CNBC controversy
On March 18, 2009, Tucker Carlson criticized Jon Stewart for his handling of the CNBC controversy, referencing the earlier CNN incident.
April 21, 2009: Made Chief in Liberia
On April 21, 2009, Jon Stewart was made a chief by the President of Liberia, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf.
November 2009: Stewart criticizes Fox News for using old footage
In November 2009, Jon Stewart criticized Fox News for using footage from a previous Tea Party rally during a report on a more recent rally.
December 2009: Stewart honors Bruce Springsteen
In December 2009, Jon Stewart gave a speech at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts honoring Bruce Springsteen.
2009: Stewart confronts Jim Cramer on 'The Daily Show'
In 2009, Jon Stewart had a face-to-face confrontation with Jim Cramer on 'The Daily Show' regarding CNBC's financial coverage. The episode became one of the most-viewed of the show.
2009: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2009, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program.
March 2010: Options Rights to Maziar Bahari's Story
In March 2010, Jon Stewart optioned rights to the story of journalist Maziar Bahari.
April 2010: Contract Renewal for The Daily Show
In April 2010, Comedy Central renewed Jon Stewart's contract to host The Daily Show into 2013.
September 16, 2010: Announcement of the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear
On September 16, 2010, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert announced the Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear for October 30.
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: Influence on Passing the Zadroga 9/11 Health Bill
In December 2010, Jon Stewart was credited with bringing awareness to the Republican filibuster on the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act.
2010: Stewart increases criticism of Fox News
In 2010, Jon Stewart increased his criticism of Fox News, leading to a counter from Bill O'Reilly.
2010: Interview with 9/11 First Responders
In 2010, Jon Stewart interviewed a panel of 9/11 first responders on The Daily Show, discussing their health problems.
2010: Stewart rally with Cat Stevens.
In 2010, Stewart rally with Cat Stevens which Sean Hannity mentioned.
January 10, 2011: Monologue on Tucson Shootings
On January 10, 2011, Jon Stewart began The Daily Show with a monologue about the shootings in Tucson, Arizona.
June 6, 2011: Bahari Hosted on The Daily Show
On June 6, 2011, Jon Stewart hosted Maziar Bahari again on The Daily Show.
June 2011: Daily Show Bit About Herman Cain
In June 2011, there was a Daily Show bit about Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain that caused discomfort for writer Wyatt Cenac.
June 19, 2011: Stewart calls Chris Wallace "insane"
On June 19, 2011, Jon Stewart called Chris Wallace "insane" during an interview and stated that Fox viewers are the "most consistently misinformed".
October 2011: Meeting with President Obama
In October 2011, Jon Stewart had one of the previously unreported meetings with President Obama
2011: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing
In 2011, The Daily Show received 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: Attendance at Mets No-Hitter
On June 1, 2012, Jon Stewart attended the New York Mets game when Johan Santana threw the first no-hitter in franchise history.
2012: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and Series
In 2012, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.
February 2013: Stewart pays tribute to Bruce Springsteen
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: Stewart Leaves The Daily Show to Direct Rosewater
In March 2013, Jon Stewart announced he was leaving The Daily Show for 12 weeks to direct the film version of Maziar Bahari's book, Rosewater.
March 2013: Hiatus to Direct Rosewater
In March 2013, Jon Stewart announced he would take a 12-week hiatus from The Daily Show to direct the film Rosewater.
June 10, 2013: John Oliver Assumes Hosting Duties
Beginning June 10, 2013, John Oliver assumed primary hosting duties on The Daily Show during Jon Stewart's break.
2013: Death of Donald Leibowitz
In 2013, Donald Leibowitz, Jon Stewart's father, passed away.
2013: Purchase of Bufflehead Farm
In 2013, Jon Stewart and his wife bought a 12-acre farm in Middletown, New Jersey, called "Bufflehead Farm", operating it as an animal sanctuary.
2013: Stewart's Daily Show Contract extended to 2013
In 2013, Jon Stewart's contract with Comedy Central to host The Daily Show continued until 2013.
2013: The Colbert Report Wins Emmy Awards
In 2013, The Daily Show spin-off The Colbert Report won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series instead of The Daily Show.
2013: John Oliver Hosts The Daily Show
In the summer of 2013, John Oliver filled in as host of The Daily Show.
February 2014: Meeting with President Obama
In February 2014, Jon Stewart had one of the previously unreported meetings with President Obama
July 14, 2014: Interview with Hillary Clinton on The Daily Show
On July 14, 2014, Jon Stewart interviewed Hillary Clinton on The Daily Show about the Middle East, discussing her condemnations of Hamas.
August 2014: Stewart criticizes Fox News coverage of Ferguson shooting
In late August 2014, Jon Stewart criticized the manner in which Fox News portrayed the events surrounding the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri.
September 2014: Rosewater Premieres at Toronto International Film Festival
In September 2014, Stewart's film, Rosewater, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.
November 14, 2014: Rosewater Released to General Audiences
On November 14, 2014, Rosewater was released to general audiences.
2014: End of Colbert Report
In 2014, Jon Stewart concluded executive producing "The Colbert Report".
February 10, 2015: Announcement of Departure from The Daily Show
On February 10, 2015, Jon Stewart announced during a taping of the show that he was leaving The Daily Show.
March 2015: Comedic feud with Seth Rollins begins
In March 2015, Jon Stewart began a comedic feud with WWE wrestler Seth Rollins, appearing on WWE Raw.
April 20, 2015: Final Show Date Announced
On April 20, 2015, Jon Stewart indicated that his final show on The Daily Show would be on August 6, 2015.
June 19, 2015: Response to Charleston Church Shooting
On June 19, 2015, following the Charleston Church Shooting, Jon Stewart chose not to write jokes for the opening monologue, expressing sadness and addressing racial disparity.
July 2015: Report on Cenac's Discomfort About Cain Bit
In July 2015, it was reported that writer Wyatt Cenac was uncomfortable about a June 2011 Daily Show bit about Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain.
July 28, 2015: Report on Meetings with President Obama
On July 28, 2015, it was reported that Jon Stewart had previously unreported meetings with President Obama, in October 2011 and February 2014.
August 5, 2015: Louis C.K. as Last Guest
On August 5, 2015, comedian Louis C.K. was selected to be Jon Stewart's last guest before the final Daily Show episode.
August 6, 2015: Final episode of the Daily Show
August 6, 2015 marks the final episode of the Daily Show hosted by Jon Stewart
August 23, 2015: Stewart hosts WWE SummerSlam
On August 23, 2015, Jon Stewart hosted WWE's SummerSlam and interfered in the main event, helping Seth Rollins win.
November 2015: HBO Deal for Digital Content
In November 2015, Jon Stewart signed a four-year deal with HBO for exclusive digital content.
2015: Adoption of Vegetarian Diet
In 2015, Jon Stewart adopted a vegetarian diet, and later became vegan.
2015: Relationship with Father Described 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 long run as the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central.
2015: Executive Produces The Nightly Show
In 2015, Jon Stewart started executive producing "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore".
2015: Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing and Series
In 2015, The Daily Show received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music, or Comedy Program and Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series.
2015: Trevor Noah Takes Over The Daily Show
In 2015, Trevor Noah permanently took over The Daily Show from Jon Stewart.
2015: Reunion with 9/11 First Responders
In 2015, four months after leaving The Daily Show, Jon Stewart reunited with 9/11 first responders on the show, highlighting their ongoing health struggles.
2015: Compilation of Mets Jokes
Shortly before Jon Stewart left the Daily Show in 2015, a compilation of his jokes about the New York Mets was played.
August 21, 2016: Stewart returns to SummerSlam
On August 21, 2016, Jon Stewart returned to SummerSlam as a special guest.
2016: Stewart honors military families with President Obama
In 2016, Jon Stewart joined President Barack Obama and others in honoring military families at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, for the USO's 75th anniversary.
2016: Peabody Award for Tenure at The Daily Show
In 2016, Jon Stewart received a Peabody Award for his tenure at The Daily Show.
2016: End of The Nightly Show
In 2016, Jon Stewart stopped executive producing "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore".
May 23, 2017: Cancellation of HBO Animated Project
On May 23, 2017, HBO and Jon Stewart decided not to proceed with a short-form digital animated project due to technical issues.
June 2017: Stewart speaks at funeral for Ray Pfeifer
In June 2017, Jon Stewart spoke at the funeral service for Ray Pfeifer, an FDNY firefighter who died from cancer related to his service at the September 11 attacks.
July 2017: HBO Stand-Up Comedy Special Announced
In July 2017, HBO announced Jon Stewart would produce a stand-up comedy special, though it ultimately did not air.
2018: Comedy Tour with Dave Chappelle
In 2018, Jon Stewart and Dave Chappelle joined forces for a duo comedy tour in the United States and the United Kingdom.
June 2019: Testimony to Congress for 9/11 First Responders
In June 2019, Jon Stewart testified before Congress, opposing the limit in pay-outs to 9/11 first responders and lobbying for permanent funding for the Victims Compensation Fund.
July 12, 2019: House Approved 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund
On July 12, 2019, the House overwhelmingly approved the bill for the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund.
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.
2019: Honored With The Bronze Medallion
In 2019, Jon Stewart was honored with the Bronze Medallion.
June 2020: Release of 'Irresistible'
In June 2020, Jon Stewart's political satire 'Irresistible' was released. The film follows a Democratic strategist, played by Steve Carell, who helps a veteran run for mayor in a Wisconsin town.
December 2020: Lobbying for Victims Compensation Fund
In December 2020, Jon Stewart continued to lobby for permanent funding for the Victims Compensation Fund.
2020: Stewart supports Joe Biden
During the 2020 Democratic Party presidential primaries, Jon Stewart supported Joe Biden.
September 30, 2021: Premiere of 'The Problem with Jon Stewart'
On September 30, 2021, Jon Stewart's new series, 'The Problem with Jon Stewart,' premiered on Apple TV+. The series featured hour-long, single-subject episodes, with Stewart as host and executive producer.
2021: Hosts The Problem With Jon Stewart
In 2021, Jon Stewart began hosting "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+.
March 3, 2022: House of Representatives Passes 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).
April 24, 2022: 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.
June 16, 2022: Senate Passes the PACT Act
On June 16, 2022, the Senate passed the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021 (PACT Act).
July 2022: Op-ed calls for Stewart to run for president
In July 2022, a Politico writer suggested Jon Stewart should run for president in 2024. Stewart responded on Twitter, declining the suggestion.
July 28, 2022: Stewart Holds Press Conference on Capitol Hill
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 with bipartisan support. Jon Stewart was praised for his essential role in getting the bill passed.
2022: Receives Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
In 2022, Jon Stewart received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
2022: Helps Pass Honoring our PACT Act
In 2022, Jon Stewart was instrumental in helping pass the Honoring our PACT Act, expanding healthcare access and funding to veterans exposed to toxic substances.
2023: Stewart performs at Netflix is a Joke festival
In 2023, Jon Stewart performed at the comedy festival, Netflix is a Joke in Los Angeles.
2023: End of The Problem With Jon Stewart
In 2023, Jon Stewart's show, "The Problem with Jon Stewart" on Apple TV+, ended.
January 2024: Stewart to return to The Daily Show
In January 2024, it was confirmed that Jon Stewart would return to The Daily Show as the weekly Monday guest host starting February 12, 2024. He would also serve as executive producer through 2025.
February 12, 2024: Stewart returns to The Daily Show as host
On February 12, 2024, Jon Stewart officially returned to 'The Daily Show' as the weekly Monday guest host.
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: Claims of Apple Restricting Interview
In April 2024, Jon Stewart claimed that Apple restricted him from interviewing Lina Khan, the Chair of the FTC, on his podcast, raising concerns about Apple's influence over content creation.
May 2024: Stewart to Host New Podcast
In May 2024, it was announced that Jon Stewart would additionally begin hosting 'The Weekly Show', an original podcast from Comedy Central. In the same month, Stewart and The Daily Show team won the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Talk Series.
2024: Returns to The Daily Show
In 2024, Jon Stewart returned to The Daily Show on Comedy Central.
2024: Speculation of Stewart running for president
In 2024, Juleanna Glover suggested that Jon Stewart should run for president.
2025: Stewart Extends Contract as Host
In 2025, Jon Stewart extended his contract by one year to remain host of The Daily Show until the end of the year.
2092: 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund Through 2092
In 2092, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund was passed, virtually funding healthcare for 9/11 victims and first responders for life.
