A Day in the Life at ‘The Daily Show’: Jon Stewart Hypes Up Writers’ Room in Behind-the-Scenes Video (EXCLUSIVE)

A behind-the-scenes video follows Jon Stewart and the rotating hosts of “The Daily Show” through a typical production day, from the morning writers’ meeting to the evening recording. It shows how the team develops jokes, prepares interviews and revises the show, offering a look at the collaborative work behind its satirical news format.

The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with writers reviewing news clips and planning four sections of the programme; script assembly follows about two hours later. After guest preparation, rehearsal starts at 2:30 p.m., with further rewrites, wardrobe fittings at 5:15 p.m. and guests arriving shortly before 6. Stewart is due back at the desk on Monday, Nov. 2, with Michael Lewis; Ronny Chieng, Michael Kosta and Jordan Klepper are scheduled to host Tuesday through Thursday.