Jon Stewart

stand-up

Solo comedic performance

• satiristOne who mocks through wit
• humoristOne who creates comedy
• witClever, inventive humor

punchline · monologue · timing · delivery · deadpan · observational · topical · roast · impression · quip

host

One receiving guests

• anchorSecures ships to seabed
• deskFurniture for writing
• correspondentJournalist covering distant events

segment · interview · guest · monologue · broadcast · cable · ratings · Emmy · audience · teleprompter

parody

Satirical imitation

• ironyMeaning opposite to words
• sarcasmIrony used to mock
• mockeryScornful ridicule or travesty

lampoon · spoof · caricature · absurdist · skewering · send-up · takedown · ridicule · commentary · exaggeration

trailblazer

First to forge ahead

• pioneerEarly explorer or settler
• mentorTrusted wisdom-giving advisor
• trustedEarned belief in

credibility · millennial · accountability · authentic · influential · shaping · defining · era · legacy · inspiration

veterans

Former armed forces members

• testimonySworn statement as evidence
• CongressU.S. lawmaking body
• lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers

legislation · activism · champion · crusader · passionate · bipartisan · healthcare · benefits · awareness · campaign

• Famous Stewarts/StuartsMary Stuart
• talk showstalk shows, late night, late-night, guest host, panel show
• TV PersonalitiesOprah Winfrey, Bob Barker, Dick Clark, Steve Harvey, Howie Mandel
• American SatireThe Onion, Saturday Night Live, SNL, The Daily Show, The Colbert Report
• Talk Show HostsDavid Letterman, Jay Leno, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien
• New JerseyansBruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Whitney Houston, Danny DeVito, Thomas Edison