The Daily Show
A quick, sharp nightly riff on the news that makes you laugh and wince at the same time.},
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The Colbert Report
A fast, funny fake-pundit monologue that turns the day's news into a wry, self-satisfied performance you watch with a smirk.
About US satirical news commentary TV program
Genres talk show, political satire, comedy
Created by Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, Ben Karlin
Starring Stephen Colbert, Paul Dinello
Length 10 seasons, 1447 episodes, 30 min each
Network Comedy Central
Country United States
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