Jon Stewart follows John Oliver to HBO

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The beloved comic and retired Daily Show host Jon Stewart will be returning to the air soon, just as the 2016 election cycle is in full swing, CNN Money reports.

 

Jon Stewart follows John Oliver to HBO

Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2015 by Angel Morales

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The move is part of a broader programming push by HBO to expand beyond the long-form dramas that it is best known for as it rolls out its new HBO Now broadband-only project aimed at a millennial audience of cord-cutters.
The former "Daily Show" host, who walked away from the anchor desk in August, has inked a new four-year production deal with HBO to create short-form digital clips for HBO Now, HBO Go and other platforms. The deal also has a first-look option for film and TV projects.

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The beloved comic and retired Daily Show host Jon Stewart will be returning to the air soon, just as the 2016 election cycle is in full swing, CNN Money reports. During Stewart's tenure, the show won 23 Primetime Emmys, as well as two Peabody Awards.
"I'm pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content now and again", said Stewart.

"In his first project for HBO under the new deal, Stewart will view current events through his unique prism", the network said. Trevor Noah took over as host of the show. It will be refreshed on HBO Now multiple times throughout the day.
In a statement, Stewart said he was "so excited" join HBO, adding, "Appearing on television 22 minutes a night clearly broke me". But both parties are pleased with the agreement, with HBO president Michael Lombardo saying the network is "thrilled to welcome back [Stewart's] vast talents in this next chapter of his career".
The Stewart collaboration is the latest in a string of programming coups for the premium-cable giant, including partnerships with the producers of "Sesame Street" and former ESPN commentator Bill Simmons.
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Jon Stewart follows John Oliver to HBO