The Daily Show Timeline ( Real )

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July 22, 1996

Premiere of The Daily Show

The Daily Show premiers on Comedy Central with Craig Kilborn as the host.

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January 11, 1999

Jon Stewart becomes host

Jon Stewart takes over as host of The Daily Show, marking a new era and tone for the show.

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2004

Significant rise in popularity

The Daily Show under Jon Stewart becomes critically acclaimed and gains a significant viewership for its political satire.

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August 6, 2015

Jon Stewart leaves The Daily Show

Jon Stewart hosts his final episode of The Daily Show before leaving the program.

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September 28, 2015

Trevor Noah becomes host

Trevor Noah debuts as the new host of The Daily Show, bringing a fresh perspective to the program.

The Daily Show Timeline ( Fictional )

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1999-03-29

Stephen Colbert Joins as Correspondent

Stephen Colbert joins The Daily Show as a correspondent, bringing his unique comedic style to the program.

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2010-10-30

Introduction of 'The Rally to Restore Sanity'

The Daily Show organizes a major rally in Washington D.C. promoting sanity and reason in political discourse.

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2015-08-06

Jon Stewart's Final Episode

Jon Stewart hosts his final episode of The Daily Show, marking the end of his influential tenure.

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2000-01-01

Introduction of 'Daily Show Correspondents'

Regular correspondents are established as a staple of the show, contributing various comedic news segments.

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2007-03-15

The Daily Show Launches Digital Shorts

The show begins producing digital shorts, expanding its comedy to online platforms.