Mark Twain Prize

Samantha Bee - Jon Believed in Me

Clip: Season 2022 | 2m 29s  | Video has closed captioning.

Samantha Bee shares the support she received from Jon Stewart for launching her career by offering her a job as a correspondent on the "The Daily Show".

Aired: 06/22/22

Rating: NR

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Celebrating Jon Stewart

2022 Mark Twain Prize

Celebrating Jon Stewart

Jon Stewart is considered one of America’s top social and comedic voices. Over his 16-year run as host and executive producer of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Stewart redefined political satire in American culture.

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