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[Bronx-Man]

http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/jon-stewart-stand-up-special-hbo-1202507711/

Jon Stewart will return to stand up comedy in a special for HBO, the former “Daily Show” host’s first such special in over 20 years, it was announced Wednesday at the TCA summer press tour.

“I’m really thrilled to be able to return to stand-up on HBO,” Stewart said. ”They’ve always set the standard for great stand-up specials. Plus, I can finally use up the last of the Saddam Hussein jokes left over from my first special.”

Stewart’s last stand up special, “Jon Stewart: Unleavened,” aired on HBO in 1996. Additionally, this fall Stewart will host the latest “Night of Too Many Stars” all-star benefit for NEXT For Autism to be presented live from The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York on Nov. 18.

The date & location are to be determined.

 

[dallow_bg]

Oooh, can't wait.

 

[Keasar]

Hyped! Not the same thing as him being a political satirist but he was still funny even outside The Daily Show.

 

[DoubleYou]

Awesome!

 

[uncelestial]

Nice, I'll be tuning in! Miss this guy immensely.

 

[RinsFury]

Looking forward to this, we need more Jon Stewart right now.

 

[Silexx]

Hyped! Not the same thing as him being a political satirist but he was still funny even outside The Daily Show.

There'll be plenty of political material in his set, I assure you.

 

[CecilRousso]

Hyped! Not the same thing as him being a political satirist but he was still funny even outside The Daily Show.

It will be at least close. When he talks about his work as a comedian, he says it's very much rooted in the absurdity you find in politics.

 

[Zod the Bear]

When I was in undergrad he came to my school and did a standup routine, which was great. Looking forward to this.

 

[brianmcdoogle]

What happened to his HBO show or something? I thought he was working on new projects.

 

[Bronx-Man]

What happened to his HBO show or something? I thought he was working on new projects.

HBO pulled the plug on it while it was in development.

 

[commedieu]

Stand up is hard. That's a long break..

 

[HyperZone<3]

Stand up is hard. That's a long break..

well, he was pretty dang good back in the day. I', sure he'll do fine.

 

[Shaanyboi]

Stand up is hard. That's a long break..

He's also been performing monologues for well over a decade. From now since his departure from the Daily Show is the longest break he's actually had.

 

[Skellig Gra]

Stand up is hard. That's a long break..

He was at The Comedy Cellar last night. Did an hours worth of material on Trump. I'm assuming it's prep for this show.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Stand up is hard. That's a long break..

He's still got it...saw him live a few years ago and he was fantastic. If he's getting back into standup already doing smaller shows I think he will nail it.

 

[ThisGuy]

Yyyyyeeeeeeessssssssssssssss.

The halfling has come for crown.