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Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American comedian, writer, producer, director, actor, media critic, and former television host. From 1999 to 2015, he was the host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central.
Stewart started as a stand-up comedian, but branched into television as host of Short Attention Span Theater for Comedy Central. He went on to host his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, and then hosted another show on MTV called You Wrote It, You Watch It. He has also had several film roles as an actor, but has done few cinematic projects since becoming the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. He is also a writer and co-executive producer of the show. After Stewart joined, The Daily Show steadily gained popularity and critical acclaim, and his work won 22 Primetime Emmy Awards.
Stewart has gained acclaim as an acerbic, satirical critic of personality-driven media shows, in particular those of the U.S. media networks such as CNN, Fox News Channel, and MSNBC. Critics say Stewart benefits from a double standard: he critiques other news shows from the safe, removed position of his "fake news" desk. Stewart agrees, saying that neither his show nor his channel purports to be anything other than satire and comedy. In spite of its self-professed entertainment mandate, The Daily Show has been nominated for news and journalism awards. Stewart hosted the 78th and 80th Academy Awards. He is the co-author of America (The Book): A Citizen's Guide to Democracy Inaction, which was one of the best-selling books in the U.S. in 2004, and Earth (The Book): A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race, released in 2010.
Short Attention Span Theater short from the early 90s!
Alex appears on this former Comedy Central talk show on September 27, 1993 to promote his new movie, Freaked.
A nano-playlet for the modern age.
Some things don't have to make sense if they make you laugh. SAST is a Collection of footage gathered together form the cutting room floor and sorted to bring you only the juciyest pieces of WTFness. Special thanks to the camera man: https://www.youtube.com/user/visualicandy Love it or Hate it? Comment! Like it? Rate it! Did it make you laugh? Share it! Want to see more ? Subscribe!
CONTROLLING INTEREST written by: Wayne S. Rawley directed by: Brandon Beach Cast: Quincy Perkins: Jack Chad Newman: Brad Eli Pancamo: Steve Mook Jay: David Carolyn Cooper: Ashley Erin McKenna: Bethany I don't own this play. All rights reserved to their rightful owners. NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED.
Hard rock heavyweights, Irata, from Greensboro, NC, were nice enough to talk to us at OVR⚡️MDULTD for our first episode of "Short Attention Span Theater." For more videos, articles, and pictures from the most underrated musicians, artists, directors, and photographers, head to www.overmodulated.com and Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/overmodulated
Nano-playlets for the modern age.
Here is the beginning to the Jon Stewart Show I found on an old VHS... By the guests (and his hairstyle) you can tell it's a bit aged (1993)... Hope you enjoy watching!
Great for your short attention span... Checking out King's Highway Southbound. A relatively short road known in the area for it's curve's. Monroe county, NY. The video is actually sped up a little too fast to show some of the twisties in greater detail...stay tuned for a slower version.
(C) 2014 Tragtapes Productions, ASCAP TRAG LIVE! ~ July 9, 2016 ~ Intimate, Upper Stage at Toad's Place; New Haven, CT ~ the "Lily Pad". YUP.....we are straight-ahead...and sideways LOL LOVE how this video turned out....because yes; that's TRAG :D
Mia received a "superior" mark for this number at the 2016 Southern Arizona Thespian Conference.
Some clips from Short Attention Span Theatre at the Old Hairdressers in November 2015.
TRAG's "Short Attention Span Theater" Song Samples Here: https://soundcloud.com/sngrchk/sets/trag-short-attention-span-theater-song-samples
Jonathan Kendall, President of the Professional Speakers Federation for the USA and Latin America talks about how to engage your audience and connect with them. Storytelling, Speaking is Entertainment - you're a performer, and Involve the Audience - Don't just let them sit there! Take a look and call Jonathan toll-free at 866-455-2155 or email jonathan@ProfessionalSpeakersFederation.com for more information on the Speech Mastery Course and coveted Certified Professional Speaker designation.
Keep it tough!
E-52 Student Theatre at the University of Delaware presents Short Attention Span Theatre IX: Life in the SAST Lane in Bacchus Theatre on October 13th, 2012. PERFORMANCE ~Opening with Kathy Harris and Chris Carnevale 0:01 I. THE CHEST OF DECEIT Written by Nicholas Z. Mielnikiewicz Directed by Paul S. Washburn '12 Two friends come across a treasure chest and they try to figure out how to open it. Jan: Lauren Selle Frank: Josh Barton ~Angel's Speech with "untrained" self (Lauren Bryant) II. OVERTONES 10:21 Written by Alice Gerstenberg Directed by Angel VanBennekom '14 While over tea, the true friendship between Harriet and Margaret comes out through their inner "untrained" selves interrupting. Hetty: Claire Davanzo Harriet: Marissa Broujos Maggie: Rebecca Deegan Margaret: Arielle Kle...
Jon Stewart (born Jonathan Stuart Leibowitz; November 28, 1962) is an American political satirist, writer, director, television host, actor, media critic, and stand-up comedian. He is the host of The Daily Show, a satirical news program that airs on Comedy Central. Stewart started as a stand-up comedian, but branched into television as host of Short Attention Span Theater for Comedy Central. He went on to host his own show on MTV, called The Jon Stewart Show, and then hosted another show on MTV called You Wrote It, You Watch It. He has also had several film roles as an actor, but has done few cinematic projects since becoming the host of The Daily Show on Comedy Central in early 1999. He is also a writer and co-executive-producer of the show. After Stewart joined, The Daily Show steadily g...
-"they want to do little women, but they can't!" {my dvd player on my mac said there was a damaged part after the "drafted into the Cavs remark} -Love that you can't even hear the sheriff. {State of the Union Undressed '94, Politically Incorrect, UPS, California Raisins (I like raisins, but I'd never put them on waffles!), Tilex, Mentos (what, are they there to see a Fran Dresher impersonator?)} -"How was your daughter when you left her, sir?" "She was watching that stupid Barney show!" -"I like to see Tommy Kirk get pushed around." -"Going into Charles Bukowski's sink." -"Opie's first martni, is he too young to offer the dog a martni?" -"The NRA's worst nightmare." -"We're still working on your huge sporks." -"Ohh someone's stinky, someone has a pants full." -"They'e funny cars, but they'...
With a reputation for being a funny man in school, Jon Stewart moved to New York City in 1986 to try his hand at the comedy club circuit, but he could not muster the courage to get on stage until the following year. He made his stand-up debut at The Bitter End, where his comedic idol, Woody Allen, also began. He began using the stage name "Jon Stewart" by dropping his last name and changing the spelling of his middle name "Stuart" to "Stewart." He often jokes this is because people had difficulty with the pronunciation of Leibowitz or it "sounded too Hollywood" (a reference to Lenny Bruce's joke on the same theme). He has implied that the name change was actually due to a strained relationship with his father, with whom Stewart no longer has any contact. Stewart became a regular at the Com...
Here is a segment of footage from CNN in 1991, including a couple of commercial breaks. 1. CNN Saturday Weekend end of hour copyright notice with CNN ID 2. Commercials: a. Floor Coverings International b. Colony Cable TV c. Hanover Insurance d. Another Colony Cable TV 3. CNN "Peace on Earth" holiday greeting bumper 4. CNN Top Stories with Johnathan Mann: features stories commemorating the Bill of Rights bicentennial, the status of the Soviet Union as it nears its dissolution, 5. Commercials: a. Oldsmobile 88 Royale b. Cancer Treatment Centers of America c. CNN Headline News 6. CNN Showbiz This Week with Bill Tush: *A look at Milton Berle's dress at HBO headquarters *A review of Warren Beatty's "Bugsy" *Short Attention Span Theater *Juli...
Shinjuku Station Podcasting Podcast: "Flip The Script! - The Shinjuku Sh!ttalker Sessions" Episode: 001 - "Pure Randomness" Segment / Part: Part One of Two Original Recording Date: 11/10/12 Original Release Date: 11/13/12 Featuring: Lee Majors, Shoji Ramuro & Soul Bro Ryu This Episode is very NSFW! Download the Audio Version: http://archive.org/download/FlipTheScript-TheShinjukuShttalkerSessions-Ep.001-weBack/Fts-Sss-001-WeBack.mp3 Subjects Discussed: - Ghostbusters - The Reboot Formula - Paul Verhoven - Beer Me! - A Dry House - The Beer Run Candidate - Movies in my day... - The Modern Action Hero - Gritty Movies - Backstories for Disposable Extras - Tracing the Shift in the Change in Action Movies - Arthur Bond - The Hong Kong Influence - The Lee Majors Viewing Aid - What makes an Acti...
i got a short attention span, cause i am an american
must be something in the air, fast food, t.v., i don't care
home of the big cars, home of the soft minds
just the thing, that i despise
the kids can't read, and the kids can't spell
i'm telling you mom, this place is going to hell
america is the, drive-thru nation
everybody's got their own, television station
i come from the, velvetta generation
keep it simple, cause i can't deal with complication
wow - growin' up american
yea - we're growin' up american
wow - growin' up american
yea - that's grown' up american