i think it is sad that all the funny guys left, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms and Colbert, but at least Colbert has his own show and most time it is pretty funny. they should have John Oliver and Hodgeman regular since they are very good. the new one last night on Nov. 14 was terrible, and for 10 longest min.

Remember, when Jon Stewart started, no one thought he would fill the shoes of his predecessor Craig K, and he did...and then some. I know Jon supports his former co-workers 100% and hopefully they all will flourish as well. I agree, that shows like these are destined to go through these changes. Dont sell the next new guy or girl, short. The writing will keep the show alive.

The show ebbs and flows. A few correspondants are always good (Rob, Ed, Hodgman), some are on some days off on others (Samantha, Black) and some rarely hit (Jason, Nate Corddry). And there are up and potential comers (Martin, Mandvi, Wilmore, Oliver).

Nevertheless, in the end analysis, good, bad or indifferent, TDS is still by far and away the best thing on at 8pm ET.

Are you referring to the same tall blond guy who is in that Verizon ad?

His name is Bob Wiltfong. He was actually a real news guy for years before leaving that world for improvisational comedy. His blog details his current projects - he talked about doing stuff for TDS up through mid-2005, but nothing since. On his Wikipedia entry they said something about him having an issue with Colbert, which seems odd.

Or maybe Matt Walsh - who appeared in "Old School" and has been in other stuff, too. He's currently on "Dog Bites Man".

I can't think of any other blondies who have been on the show recently off the top of my head.

Oh, and on Mo Rocca: He deserves those crappy shows he does for VH1. He and my former HHS classmate Michael Ian Black (Schwartz!) can just go be unfunny somewhere else - hopefully far from Comedy Central.

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I really don't have a problem with any of the new talent, and sometimes found Rob Corddry a little obnoxious. I just felt he tried a little too hard when he realized that the other two C's were taking off. However, I find it strange that nobody has metioned his brother, Nate. I thought that a couple of the things he did were very funny, though I haven't seen him on for awhile. I wish they would explore that option again.

Asif Mandvi and Wilmore, as well as John Oliver have been the standouts of the last few months, and all should be kept in the picture

I disagree with this article; I don't think the Daily Show is slipping at all.

I don't think Jason Jones is being a Colbert wannabe. I think he and Dan Bakkedahl are supposed to be "generic" characters that simply lampoon your average news guy. Jones also brings a couple Canadian jokes to the show every now and then. Also, for those who don't know, Jason Jones and Sam Bee are married, and the show makes use of that for jokes every now and then as well.

I disagree with what this guy says about the British correspondents. I think John Oliver is HILARIOUS and brings great British flavor to the show. Dave Gorman (Poll Smoking) was also hilarious, and I'm just wondering why they don't use him more.

In short, yes, the good 'ol days of the 3 C's are over, but the road looks bright ahead with plenty of good new people to carry the torch.

It's a transition. It's kinda like how no one liked the new studio and three projection screens at first, but it's turned out to work great (the "Ministry of Truth" segment, anyone?) Just give it a while, the new correspondents will grow on you.

The new folks they have on now are just learning their chops. If you go back to the first few segments that Bakkendahl did, they weren't very good. But the pimp segment he did recently was great. They'll need some time to get back up to speed. I do hope they do more of the Trendspotting guy's stuff.

I'm glad to see all the new faces. They're not all great, but they'll go if they're not good.

who was the tall blond guy that has been on in the past few years? I can't think of his name, but I thought he was pretty good.

I'm sure TDS will swing up and down as mentioned above and eventually it will have another great period (which is certainly not now).

The real trouble now is that the reporters are not comfortable or convincing enough to make the comedic foil formula work with Stewart (who is the only guy who is supposed to understand that it's all a pile a shit & laugh at even his own jokes). The best reporters on TDS have been intelligent & quick witted enough to roll with some improv and convey a sense that they could be sincere in their crazed view points. This is severely lacking now, but it may come with time and experience for some of the newbies.