Daily Show celebrates 30 years with a compilation of old audition tapes
The Daily Show is 30 years old, and what better way to celebrate than by digging out all the audition tapes of cast members past and present?In the clip above we see everyone from Jordan Klepper and Josh Johnson to Jessica Williams and John Oliver, typically accompanied by Jon…
- ▪The Daily Show is 30 years old, and what better way to celebrate than by digging out all the audition tapes of cast members past and present?In the clip above we see everyone from Jordan Klepper and Josh Johnson to Jessica Williams and John
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| Canonical URL | https://mashable.com/entertainment/daily-show-audition-tapes-30-years |
| Publication time | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 09:42:06 +0000 |
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The Daily Show is 30 years old, and what better way to celebrate than by digging out all the audition tapes of cast members past and present?In the clip above we see everyone from Jordan Klepper and Josh Johnson to Jessica Williams and John Oliver, typically accompanied by Jon Stewart attempting to hold back laughter.There are many, many highlights, but Ed Helms' ice-cold delivery near the end is one to stick around for.Want more film and TV news and reviews delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for Mashable’s Top Stories newsletter or get Mashable push alerts today. Topics The Daily Show
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