Jon Stewart’s celebrated run as host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” birthed the current politically charged late-night TV landscape. Now he’s competing against his own legacy.
On Thursday, Stewart launches “The Problem With Jon Stewart,” a biweekly current event series for Apple TV+ that promises to be much more serious and thought-provoking than what viewers may remember from the former late-night host. Each episode will focus on a single issue, which will then be expanded upon further in a companion podcast.
But the question remains: Can Stewart ever escape the domineering shadow of his culture-defining, award-winning, 17-year run on “The Daily Show?”
“What he’s up against is competing with his old legacy.