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In reply to the discussion: Here are 7 possible replacements for Jon Stewart [View all]Bluenorthwest
(45,319 posts)46. Why would Maher take a huge step down to basic cable, give up the artistic and verbal freedom of
HBO and all that money in order to do 4 shows a week instead of 1? Makes no sense. Ferguson would be great, Mandvi is very amusing but I'm not sure how he'd hold up to the endurance test that is such a gig. McHale I like far more than I should but not sure it is a good fit.
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Lots of good possibilities out there, but will need someone with a solid core
bigbrother05
Feb 2015
#27
Wish there was someone who was new.....a new face, a new point of delivery....
a kennedy
Feb 2015
#39
LEE CAMP. Real talent & political but not utilized enough; 1 hr. format maybe not good for him.
appalachiablue
Feb 2015
#45
Why would Maher take a huge step down to basic cable, give up the artistic and verbal freedom of
Bluenorthwest
Feb 2015
#46
You guys are assuming that Comedy Central wants to see another left leaning political host.
Calista241
Feb 2015
#48