Here are 7 possible replacements for Jon Stewart

[Rhinodawg]

Seth Meyers

Samantha Bee and Jason Jones

Brian Williams

Bill Maher

Greg Gutfeld

Joel McHale

Craig Ferguson

http://theweek.com/articles/538741/daily-show-needs-new-host-here-are-7-possible-replacements-jon-stewart



my choice Bill Maher

[Orrex]

1. Bill Maher is far and away the worst choice on your list

He's not even in the same category of other worst choices. If the second-worst choice is a papercut, Maher is slow dismemberment with a dull and rusty hacksaw.

My $0.02.

[ProfessorGAC]

54. And This Time We Disagree

Although i don't see Maher taking a daily gig, i have a very different view of Maher than you. We agree on lots, but not on this.

[Orrex]

57. Disagreement is fine--different tastes, etc.

For my money, Maher is the broken calendar who's right once every few years, but you have to wade through so much garbage in the meantime that he's simply not worth it. And he's not all that funny either, or at least not consistently.

I know that DU holds him in high esteem, but I've seldom found him to be more than a bitter, self-important contrarian. For that matter, his dubious embrace of anti-vaccination bullshit is enough to turn me off to him altogether.

But YMMV.

[ProfessorGAC]

62. I Think You Have One Point Of Disagreement Wrong, Orrex

He's anti FLU vaccine because he says the efficacy data is under 30%. He's not anti-vax with regard to DPT, and measles/rubella, et al.

I don't take my reading of medical data from him, so i don't much mind he is off base on that. But, he actually supports vaccination.

He just said so on his last show.

[Orrex]

63. Gosh--his opinion sure has changed a lot since February 5th.

http://www.mediaite.com/tv/bill-maher-im-not-an-anti-vaxxer-but/

“I’m not an anti-vaxxer.” However… He still insisted he’s an “anti-flu shot guy” and has some serious problems with how the media coverage of anyone remotely questioning vaccines is basically “shut the fuck up” and “don’t ask any questions.” Guest Marianne Williamson agreed with Maher that it’s offensive to be called “anti-science” or “kooks” just for their skepticism about the pharmaceutical industry.

[ProfessorGAC]

67. That's What I Just Said (eom)

[Orrex]

69. But you made it sound as though he isn't anti-vax, when he clearly is.

Which was my point.

He sort of frames it as some weirdo "personal sovereignty" issue, but in the end it's no different from any dumbass who doesn't vaccinate his kid because he's afraid of autism.

Amazingly, I know that this particular discussion about Maher has happened several times on DU over the years, so I searched for one of those and stumbled upon this one from just a few days ago. That means that he's consistent in his idiocy.

"I'm not an anti-vaxxer," he claims, but he's against vaccination. Where does that leave him, aside from talking out of both sides of his mouth?

[MrMickeysMom]

2. Craig Ferguson would be a good choice...

Brian Williams is the punch line, right? We were just joking about that one yesterday…

[underpants]

3. Gutfeld? From Fox? LOL

Maher isn't going anywhere. I hope it isn't Seth Meyer- he sucks.

I suspect it will be in house. Possibly the Egyptian guy he had on the night before the announcement show.

[progressoid]

19. No shit. Gutfeld isn't even funny.

Being a right wing asshole notwithstanding.

[underpants]

35. There was another show that Breitbart and others were promoting him for

It was The Tonight Show or Letterman's spot or something.

[merrily]

4. Williams and Stewart should swap.

I have a feeling, though, that Williams likes it where he is, despite the suspension. He gets paid very, very well. Stewart may make as much or more because he produces as well. I don't know.

What is Craig Kilbourne doing these days?

Alum Beth Littleford could be very good.

[HappyMe]

5. I like Aasif Mandvi, John Fugelsang and Craig Ferguson.

Bill Maher isn't funny and he's just tedious.

[Takket]

6. Sam Bee is very funny.

Would love to see her get the nod! I wanted her to take over for Colberts time slot

[Adrahil]

10. She's great.... I haven't seen her do the anchor thing, but...

... It'd be great if she could get a shot.

[Sancho]

7. Stephanie Miller, John Oliver, Cenk???

There are a bunch of possible folks better than Bill Maher.

[chillfactor]

8. Craig Ferguson....

hands down!

[think]

40. He'd be my choice from that list /nt

[Uben]

9. Of course, the ideal replacement would be......

...George Carlin, but since he has passed, can't happen.

So, I am going with Lewis Black. He's the only one I can think of who has a good shot at making it work.

[HappyMe]

12. Lewis Black would be excellent.

[leftynyc]

15. Agree

Lewis Black would be great.

[rusty fender]

59. Also agree

[Hoyt]

17. He'd be great. His rants are the best.

[Renew Deal]

41. Lewis Black is better in small doses

[postulater]

11. John Oliver.

[fredamae]

21. I second that! Hands Down n/t

[cyberswede]

29. Me three. nt

[bullwinkle428]

30. PLEASE let it be John Oliver.

[NuclearDem]

60. Already has his own show, and is fantastic in it.

A weekly podcast as well.

[dembotoz]

47. loved his tv show

[Cooley Hurd]

14. Fugelsang is the obvious choice...

He's politically astute and funny, to boot.

[fredamae]

22. He'd be good too n/t

[jomin41]

16. Randi Rhodes!!! n/t

[a kennedy]

38. No thank you.

[Orrex]

70. Loved him on Crazy Train.

[tridim]

18. How about rotating hosts?

No single person can replace Jon.

[Lifelong Protester]

20. Bring back John Oliver!!

[fredamae]

23. My other choices

Amy Poehler and/or Tina Faye.
Leslie Jones is one of the funniest I've seen on SNL for a long time. Love her!

[randome]

24. How about the Egyptian guy? (Whose name escapes me.)

The one who previously hosted the Egyptian version of TDS. In fact, could that have been why he was on TDS Monday?
[hr][font color="blue"][center]"The whole world is a circus if you know how to look at it."
Tony Randall, 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)[/center][/font][hr]

[femmocrat]

28. Bassem Youssef.

Not sure if he would pull in the ratings as some of the others.

[Chiyo-chichi]

25. Steve Carell would be great...

...but he is too big of a movie star now, so that is highly unlikely.

I'll throw a couple of other names out there that haven't been mentioned:

Paul F. Tompkins

John Hodgman

In any case, I'll miss Jon terribly. He is certainly at the top of his game.

[femmocrat]

26. Jason and Samantha subbed for him when he was sick recently.

They did a good job. I think those two are under-used.

John Oliver would be great, too, if he hasn't moved on since going to HBO.

Please, NOT Bill Maher. Once a week is enough.

[bigbrother05]

27. Lots of good possibilities out there, but will need someone with a solid core

Jon could do outrage as well as any, but his gift was his sincere decency. Heard a discussion on Lawrence O'D last night that pointed out how he surrounded himself with characters, but he represented the "everyman" view of the news and the world at large. They do the satire and he would bring the laser focus on the central truths each day.

He will be hard to replace, he knew where to hold back for the truth to reveal itself and sink in for his viewers.

[kcr]

31. Ugh, not Bill Maher

Almost anyone but him.

[BlueCaliDem]

32. John Fugelsang should be at the top of the list, imo. eom

[planetc]

65. Second that. eom

[planetc]

66. Second that. eom

[DetlefK]

33. Bill Maher is a condescending asshole.

[lame54]

34. Aasif Mandvi

[underpants]

36. That would not surprise me. Oliver isn't leaving HBO - contract

Maybe Jason Jones

[Tommy_Carcetti]

37. Oh god, not Bill Maher.

I can't stand that smug asshole, even when I might agree with him.

[a kennedy]

39. Wish there was someone who was new.....a new face, a new point of delivery....

most of the above mentioned have already had their face on TV.....I want someone new. JMHO.

[Renew Deal]

42. No, no, yes, no, no, maybe, maybe

Meyers: doesn't he have a new show on NBC?
Bee and Jones: Not sure how that would work an would probably be expensive for Comedy Central.
Williams would be great, but I'm not sure if he wants to do that. Timing is convenient and it would give the show instant credibility.
Maher: Absolutely not. He has heavy biases and is not nearly as talented as Stewart. Then again, Willmlre isn't nearly as talented as Colbert.
Gutfeld? No
McHale: Don't know a lot about him but he has a great resume.
Ferguson: He's a big star with an audience. Not sure if his talent fits the show.

[AndreaCG]

43. Bill Maher is a jerk

I love Craig ferguson but he's not political enough for this. I'd like a woman. Lizz Winstead created the show, she should go back.

[BarbaRosa]

44. I like the idea of Sam and Jason co-anchors.

[appalachiablue]

45. LEE CAMP. Real talent & political but not utilized enough; 1 hr. format maybe not good for him.

And he's fairly left for cable, too bad.

[Bluenorthwest]

46. Why would Maher take a huge step down to basic cable, give up the artistic and verbal freedom of

HBO and all that money in order to do 4 shows a week instead of 1? Makes no sense. Ferguson would be great, Mandvi is very amusing but I'm not sure how he'd hold up to the endurance test that is such a gig. McHale I like far more than I should but not sure it is a good fit.

[Calista241]

48. You guys are assuming that Comedy Central wants to see another left leaning political host.

John Stewart is exceptionally funny and ridiculously smart. However, John Stewart took the show in a different direction from how the show started. Craig Kilborn was the original Daily Show host, and i personally thought he was extremely funny. However, his show was not focused on politics.

Doing a show about politics and making it funny is both risky and super hard to do. The network may decide, that in the absence of a comedian with John Stewart's ability, the show is in need of a change of direction. Wouldn't surprise me in the slightest if the Daily Show changes drastically after John's departure.

[Avalux]

50. What? The format works, and has been very successful.

No one can ever be another Stewart, but I see no reason why CC would change the political comedy format. Especially now that Larry's new show follows The Daily Show and is heavily political.

A drastic change wouldn't be cost effective.

[GeorgeGist]

52. Surprised you don't know that ...

his first name is Jon.

[Avalux]

49. Who on earth came up with those? Brian Williams???

I'd love to see Samantha and Jason host the show. The others? Nope.

[Stellar]

51. Actually, I like Bill Maher....

He can be a little rough at times, but the others...I don't find entertaining at all. JMO!

[eissa]

53. Aasif Mandvi would be my first choice

And I thought Bassem Yousseff did a great segment on the show Monday night. His accent is a little thick, otherwise he had the delivery and facial expressions down. Amy Poehler would be great, but doubt she would do it.

[yuiyoshida]

55. why would you think Brian Willams would

take this job? He is not a comedian, and He has just been suspended from his job for 6 months.

[Laffy Kat]

56. Why not John Oliver?

I'd rather see him x4/week than just one.

[Man from Pickens]

58. there's no such thing as "replacing John Stewart"

the man is unique

whatever follows, will be not a continuation of Stewart but rather distinctly something else

[bigbrother05]

64. Agree, this will be akin to changing the Tonight Show hosts

Steve Allen
Jack Paar
Johnny Carson
Jay Leno
Conan O'Brien
Jay Leno
Jimmy Fallon

Each worked within a general format, but brought their own strengths.

Same will be true for Colbert following Letterman.

[NuclearDem]

61. Out of TDS's current staff, I'd vote for Jason Jones.

I liked the times he sub hosted.

[Submariner]

68. Wanda Sykes

A gay black female who is outrageously funny.

[jmowreader]

71. No, no, a thousand times no!

This is Ana Kasparian - Cenk's co-host and producer of The Young Turks.

She's smart, funny, more liberal than you are, and very pleasant to look at.

There's your replacement.

(Edited to add a picture of her.)