Jon Stewart is one of America's leading political satirists. As host of television's "The Daily Show", he regularly draws an audience of more than one million viewers, all looking for their nightly dose of fake news. In this side-splitting profile, uncover the real story behind the funny man from New Jersey who spent the early '90s sharpening his wit in the ultra-competitive New York City club scene. After a successful career as a stand-up, Stewart became the host of the first talk show ever produced on MTV, a self-titled program that became an instant hit. In 1999, he began hosting "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central, which has won widespread acclaim for its incisive political satire. Along with his comedic accolades, discover how Stewart has also found success as a feature film actor, an awards show host, and a writer. Featuring candid interviews and footage of some of his funniest moments, Biography presents a wildly entertaining look at the life and career of Jon Stewart.

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Dave Chappelle

A look at Dave Chappelles rise to a pinnacle in his career. A true comedic genius, in 2005 Chappelle was considered by many to be "the funniest man in Hollywood". This film covers the events surrounding Season 3 of "Chappelle's Show" which was scheduled to air on May 31, 2005. In that month, Chappelle stunned fans and the entertainment industry when he abruptly left during production of the third season of Chappelle's Show and took a trip to South Africa for two weeks. Essentially walking away from a deal with Comedy Central worth $50 Million Dollars We may never know the real reasons for this however this film gives great insight from people close to the event and several clips from Chappelle himself explaining things in his own words.

Biography is a documentary television series. It was originally a half-hour filmed series produced for CBS by David Wolper from 1961 to 1964 and hosted by Mike Wallace. The A&E Network later re-ran it and has produced new episodes since 1987. The older version featured historical figures such as Helen Keller and Mark Twain, or long-dead entertainment figures such as Will Rogers or John Barrymore. The A&E series has placed the emphasis on such people as Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Plácido Domingo, Freddie Mercury, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Eric Clapton, Pope John Paul II, Gene Tierney, Selena, Diego Rivera, Mao Zedong and Queen Elizabeth II, and fictional characters like The Phantom, Superman, Hamlet, Betty Boop, and Santa Claus. The program ended up profiling enough figures that in 1999, A&E spun it off into an entire network, The Biography Channel.

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