The impending merger of Paramount and Skydance has raised questions about the future of The Daily Show, and Jon Stewart has expressed his uncertainty about the situation.
While The Daily Show remains a solid ratings player for Comedy Central (partly due to Stewart's return), the late-night business has been in limbo for the past few years as more audiences no longer watch the shows live, instead viewing them through online clips or on streaming services.
What Does Jon Stewart Think of the Future of The Daily Show?
Speaking on The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart podcast (via Deadline), Stewart opened up about the future of The Daily Show once the Paramount and Skydance merger becomes official.
He admitted that he is unsure about the show's future after the merger, as he hasn't spoken with the new owners. However, he joked that he has been "kicked out of shttier establishments than that," and the merged company might "sell the whole f*cking place for parts."
"Unfortunately, we haven’t heard anything from them. They haven’t called me and said, ‘Don’t get too comfortable in that office, Stewart.’ But let me tell you something, I’ve been kicked out of sh*ttier establishments than that. We’ll land on our feet," he said.
Stewart also noted how Comedy Central has become "muzak" now, and the changing media landscape that has affected its business.
"I’d like to believe that without The Daily Show… I don’t know. Comedy Central is kind of like Muzak at this point. I think we’re the only sort of life that exists on a current basis other than South Park," he explained.
"But it’s the only thing on there. I’d like to think we bring enough value to the property. If they’re looking at it as purely a real estate transaction, I think we bring a lot of value. But that may not be their consideration. They may sell the whole f*cking place for parts, I just don’t know. We’ll deal with it when we do."
What Does Jon Stewart Think of the Cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert?
So far, Stewart has not addressed CBS's The Late Show with Stephen May.
Stewart is credited as one of the executive producers of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and is known to be a close friend of the show's host, Stephen Colbert. He has made occasional guest appearances throughout the years.
However, the discussion on The Daily Show's future came at a perfect time, and perhaps the cancellation of The Late Show (which is also under the same corporate umbrella) could give fans an idea of how long the Comedy Central series could last in the evolving landscape.
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