Who Can Backfill Jon Stewart???

PIE-GUY · February 10, 2015, 09:45:37 PM

I'm at a loss! Who has the gravitas necessary to fill those shoes??

I'm really saddened to see him go, but I can't say I'm surprised. It's been almost 20 years!

Let the wild speculation begin.

ytowndan · February 10, 2015, 10:29:29 PM

I almost feel bad for the next guy/gal. They're going to go through a long period of constant comparison to Jon, and it won't even begin to ease up until they settle comfortably into their own voice. Who knows how long that will take. It'll be brutal.

That being said, if we're choosing from one of the current cast members, I'd pick Jessica Williams. I love her.

Hicks · February 11, 2015, 02:18:48 AM

Terrible news, but hopefully he has something up his sleeve coming up.

Samantha Bee has more than paid her dues and deserves a shot, she's really the only one I can even think of doing remotely well.

rowjimmy · February 11, 2015, 07:06:33 AM

I was thinking Samantha Bee too.
I think a woman should take the chair.

mistercharlie · February 11, 2015, 07:08:56 AM

FAKKK!

First Colbert, now Stewart!! Where will i get my news without wanting to jump through the screen and slap the newscaster.

I'd like to see Wyatt Cenac give it a go, or even let Jon Oliver come back and host like he did when Jon took his vacation this past summer.

Hicks · February 11, 2015, 10:00:20 AM

You can bet hbo will do everything they can to keep John Oliver and going from hbo back to comedy central is kind of a step down, so I don't think that's gonna happen.

mattstick · February 11, 2015, 10:35:24 AM

I saw some Linkbait article that suggested Chris Rock, Tina/Amy, Seth McFarlane and Joel McHale as possible replacements.

McHale makes some sense...

kellerb · February 11, 2015, 10:35:48 AM

Anyone care for a round of Yambo?

mbw · February 11, 2015, 11:15:55 AM

Quote from: Hicks on February 11, 2015, 10:00:20 AM
You can bet hbo will do everything they can to keep John Oliver and going from hbo back to comedy central is kind of a step down, so I don't think that's gonna happen.

plus he has the easiest gig in town. 2 mil a year for a half hour show once a week.

cactusfan · February 11, 2015, 11:59:42 AM

Quote from: mbw on February 11, 2015, 11:15:55 AM
Quote from: Hicks on February 11, 2015, 10:00:20 AM
You can bet hbo will do everything they can to keep John Oliver and going from hbo back to comedy central is kind of a step down, so I don't think that's gonna happen.

plus he has the easiest gig in town. 2 mil a year for a half hour show once a week.

yeah, Oliver isn't going anywhere.

Kristen Schaal would be an interesting choice. she's always great.

sunrisevt · February 11, 2015, 12:43:49 PM

Quote from: Hicks on February 11, 2015, 02:18:48 AM
Terrible news, but hopefully he has something up his sleeve coming up.

Samantha Bee has more than paid her dues and deserves a shot, she's really the only one I can even think of doing remotely well.

Quote from: rowjimmy on February 11, 2015, 07:06:33 AM
I was thinking Samantha Bee too.
I think a woman should take the chair.

Yup.

mbw · February 11, 2015, 03:52:03 PM

Stewart 2016?

PIE-GUY · February 11, 2015, 06:08:00 PM

Quote from: mbw on February 11, 2015, 03:52:03 PM
Stewart 2016?

I could see him going for a senate seat like Franken...

mistercharlie · February 11, 2015, 09:12:16 PM

Quote from: mattstick on February 11, 2015, 10:35:24 AM

I saw some Linkbait article that suggested Chris Rock, Tina/Amy, Seth McFarlane and Joel McHale as possible replacements.

McHale makes some sense...

I approve of both of those, but would most like the Tina/Amy route.

sls.stormyrider · February 13, 2015, 09:49:01 AM

I can't see Tina / Amy doing it

another vote for Samantha Bee

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