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Jon Stewart Signs HBO Deal to Stream Commentary on Current Events

Jon Stewart Signs HBO Deal to Stream Commentary on Current Events
Comedian and commentator Jon Stewart is coming out of retirement just in time for the 2016 U.S. election season after signing a four-year deal with HBO.

 

Jon Stewart's quiet retirement as a gentleman farmer didn't last long.

Just three months after leaving "The Daily Show," the comedian and commentator has signed a four year contract with HBO to produce short, online videos and other content – just in time to poke fun at, or prompt serious thinking about, the 2016 election season in the U.S.

Jon Stewart's quiet retirement as a gentleman farmer didn't last long.

Just three months after leaving "The Daily Show," the comedian and commentator has signed a four year contract with HBO to produce short, online videos and other content – just in time to poke fun at, or prompt serious thinking about, the 2016 election season in the U.S.

"Appearing on television 22 minutes a night clearly broke me," Stewart said a statement. "I'm pretty sure I can produce a few minutes of content every now and again."

Unlike most HBO content, viewers won't need to have a cable TV subscription to see Stewart's new videos, but you'll still have to pay for the HBO Now app for tablets, smartphones, and other devices, which may cost up to $14.99 per month. The new content will also stream on HBO Go.

HBO hasn't announced when Stewart's work will debut.

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