US satirist Jon Stewart said goodbye to the Daily Show – BBC Russian

Stewart came to the show in 1999 and over the years, The Daily Show was given the title ” voice of the liberal American “

American satirist Jon Stewart spent his last broadcast as the leading popular satirical transfer The Daily Show.

Many celebrities, including singer Bruce Springsteen, took part in the final show.

His videopozhelaniya also sent US Secretary of State John Kerry and Republican Senator John McCain.

US President Barack Obama has made several visits to the program The Daily Show and was a guest last issue involving Stewart

Stewart came to the show in 1999 and became one of the most influential and famous satirists United States, earning the title of “the voice of the liberal American”.

Stewart’s successor will be comedian from South Africa Trevor Noah.

The audience of the program The Daily Show, on average has about a million viewers. The show is particularly popular among young people.

Once in the air for the last time as the host of the show, Stewart could not resist the inspirational speech in which he called the audience did not accept falsehood and misinformation as normal.

Audience program The Daily Show, on average has about a million viewers

“When in the title of any material you see the words” freedom “,” family “,” justice “,” health “,” America “- pretty sniff” – advised the 52-year-old Leading.

According to him, the only way to deal with the endless interventions of dishonest people – be vigilant.

“They are easy to spot things and watch it – quite a nice way to spend time. Therefore, if they felt the smell, do not be silent “, – quotes Stewart New York Times.

In his final monologue Stewart thanked his colleagues, fans and their families.

” This is not the end. This is a continuation. As a pause in the conversation, “- he said Stewart. -” So instead of saying “goodbye”, I’ll just say that I would go to drink “.

The Daily Show made the light and other known satirists and comedians, including Steve Carell and John Oliver and Stephen Colbert, who will become the leading Late Show, replacing the outgoing David Letterman.