Here is a hastily produced collection of some of Mashable's favorite clips from our favorite hastily produced news show.
The first one to come to mind is also the most effectual. Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Stewart offered a poignant account of the emotions of the day.
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One of the issues that Stewart championed centered on 9/11 first responders and the lack of support they had received for debilitating diseases they had developed from their efforts.
Stewart aired numerous segments about the issue, including having first responders on the show. Among the most memorable was a 2010 segment in which he declared: "I give up."
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Fox News was often a target of Stewart's comedy-laced criticism. Few clips showcase his almost gleeful relationship with the channel like his coverage of the supposed "War on Christmas."
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Some of Stewart's most notable clips did not come on The Daily Show. His 2004 appearance on "Crossfire," in which he took the hosts of the debate show to task for their impact on modern political dialogue, remains among his most memorable appearances.
The massive rally/event he held in Washington, D.C. -- the Rally to Restore Sanity -- also produced a heartfelt clip.
And no need to stop there -- below are a few more top-notch moments.
The 15-minute Glenn Beck parody
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Sarah Palin joins Fox News because of "the fairness and the balance"
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George W. Bush takes the disputed 2000 election
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CNN: 'The most busted name in news"
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Taking Washington to task over veterans' benefits
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The coverage of protests in Ferguson, Missouri
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Speechless after a grand jury's decision in the Eric Garner case
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Texas Gov. George W. Bush debates U.S. President George W. Bush
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