Timeline: Looking back at 25 years of indelible ‘Daily Show’ moments
“The Daily Show” is turning 25, and as part of our anniversary coverage — including stories on the series’ creators, correspondents, guests, current host Trevor Noah and cultural footprint — we decided a trip down memory lane was in order. The Times has covered the venerable late-night show since before it launched in 1996, when it was the subject of a story on fledgling cable network Comedy Central’s original programming strategy, and has continued to do so throughout the series’ quarter-century at the center of American humor and politics.
Whether you want to know more about “The Daily Show’s” origins, its transformation under Jon Stewart, the passing of the baton to Noah or where the series is headed in its next 25 years, The Times has you covered. Read on:
Times television critics Lorraine Ali and Robert Lloyd discuss the profound influence of “The Daily Show” in its 25 years on air.
Lizz Winstead and Madeleine Smithberg created the beloved news satire, which premiered 25 years ago. Why haven’t they gotten credit for it?
‘Daily Show’ correspondents Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta, Desi Lydic, Dulcé Sloan and Roy Wood Jr. take us behind the scenes of the ‘comedy PhD program.’
Jon Stewart’s successor struggled to put his stamp on “The Daily Show.” Then he found his stride — and began shaping the show’s next quarter century.
For the series’ 25th anniversary, we look back on a few of its most memorable guests, with insights from ‘The Daily Show’ bookers and showrunner.
The 5-year-old cable network tries to solidify its audience with more original programming, including the Craig Kilborn-hosted news satire.
A December 1998 profile of Jon Stewart, whose first episode as ‘The Daily Show’ host came the following month.
With their shows hit first by the strike, TV funnymen like Jon Stewart worked to make sure nonwriting workers were paid.
Jon Stewart’s decision to step down as host ended a 16-year run that changed the way Americans viewed the news.
After the “Daily Show” host announced he was leaving his post, The Times examined the future of the cable network where he made his name.
Noah’s announcement as successor to Jon Stewart heralded an era in which issues of diversity and representation would define both TV and the wider culture.
The series’ longtime host bids adieu in this Times profile.
On the eve of his first episode, Noah, a self-described “cultural chameleon,” sat for an interview with The Times.
TV critic Robert Lloyd reviews Noah’s “Daily Show” debut.
Noah had his work cut out for him going into the live election-night edition of “The Daily Show.”
‘The Daily Show With Trevor Noah’ is tossing out all the old rules. And it’s going viral because of it.
