Will Skydance Cancel ‘The Daily Show’? Jon Stewart Weighs In On Future Of Late-Night Series
UNITED STATES, JUL 17 – Jon Stewart highlights ongoing uncertainty about The Daily Show's fate amid the $8 billion Skydance-Paramount merger pending FCC approval over a year after announcement.
- On his July 17 podcast, Jon Stewart discussed the unclear prospects for The Daily Show amid a potential merger between Skydance and Paramount.
- The merger, announced over a year ago and pending FCC approval, has caused speculation about the show’s fate and staff concerns.
- Stewart emphasized The Daily Show's significant value to Comedy Central and criticized Paramount's recent $16 million settlement with Trump.
- He mentioned that if the deal is considered just from a real estate perspective, their involvement adds significant value, though he remains uncertain about the overall situation.
- The show's potential cancellation remains undecided, but Stewart expressed pride in his team and hopes the series continues.
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