Last night was a turning point for comedy and for America. A dam burst. Scales fell from eyes. Howard Beale charged himself up with holy fury and let it come thundering out.
Thank you, Jon Stewart, for saying what needed to be said.
by Kyle Smith
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John Stewart speaks after receiving his award at the 75th Annual Peabody Awards in New York, May 21, 2016.
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Last night was a turning point for comedy and for America. A dam burst. Scales fell from eyes. Howard Beale charged himself up with holy fury and let it come thundering out.
Thank you, Jon Stewart, for saying what needed to be said.

About the Author
Kyle Smith is the film critic for the Wall Street Journal.
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Last night was a turning point for comedy and for America. A dam burst. Scales fell from eyes. Howard Beale charged himself up with holy fury and let it come thundering out.
Thank you, Jon Stewart, for saying what needed to be said.
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About the Author
Kyle Smith is the film critic for the Wall Street Journal.
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