The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 15 Episode 26

The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Season 15 Episode 26 Jeff Garlin

  • February 23, 2010
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The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is an American late-night TV talk show that covers news and current events with a comedic twist. Season 15, Episode 26 features actor and comedian Jeff Garlin as a guest.

The episode opens with Jon Stewart’s monologue, in which he cracks jokes about the day’s top news stories. He then introduces Garlin, who sits down for an interview.

Garlin, who is best known for his role as Jeff Greene on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, talks with Stewart about his new stand-up comedy special, which is airing on Netflix. The two also discuss Garlin’s love of food and his thoughts on the current state of comedy.

After the interview, Stewart moves on to a segment on the recent controversy surrounding Chick-fil-A. The fast-food chain had come under fire for their CEO’s comments on same-sex marriage. Stewart brings in correspondent Samantha Bee to discuss the issue further. Bee hilariously breaks down the history of Chick-fil-A’s questionable charitable donations and the public’s response to the company’s stance on social issues.

Next, Stewart moves on to a segment about the 2012 presidential election. Correspondent Wyatt Cenac reports on the latest polls and the campaigns’ efforts to win over Hispanic voters. Cenac also visits a Latino outreach center and accompanies a woman to a Mitt Romney rally.

The show takes a more lighthearted turn with a sketch featuring Garlin and actor Rob Corddry. The two play rival news anchors reporting on a breaking news story. The sketch features a lot of physical comedy and absurdity, which is a hallmark of The Daily Show’s comedic style.

Stewart then moves on to a segment on the 2012 Olympic games. Correspondent John Oliver reports on the various controversies surrounding the games, including the use of performance-enhancing drugs and the dubious scoring in gymnastics competitions.

The episode wraps up with Garlin’s thoughts on Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, who had just announced his retirement after winning a record-breaking 22 gold medals. Garlin talks about how Phelps’ success shows the importance of hard work and dedication, and the two also share some funny stories about their encounters with the swimmer.

Overall, this episode of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart offers a mix of political commentary and lighthearted humor. Garlin is a great guest, and his chemistry with Stewart is evident in their conversation. The show also covers a lot of ground, touching on issues ranging from fast-food controversy to Olympic scandals. Fans of the show and fans of Garlin’s work will both enjoy this episode.

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Description
  • First Aired
    February 23, 2010
  • Language
    English