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The Most Memorable Daily Show Segments from 2010

Richard Blakeley · 12/16/10 12:00PM

Tonight marks the end of new Daily Show episodes until January. Here's a look back at the year's most memorable commentary from Jon Stewart on everything from Fox News, to Glenn Beck, to Barack Obama, to Steve Jobs... even Chatroulette!

The Daily Show Airs 1999 Test Footage Featuring Paul Rudd

Whitney Jefferson · 12/16/10 11:32AM

During Paul Rudd's interview last night, Jon Stewart pulled out some vintage footage from the Daily Show vault from 1999. As the video shows, Paul was Jon's first test guest after Craig Kilborn left the show.

Florida School Board Shooting Caught on Tape

Matt Cherette · 12/14/10 10:49PM

56-year-old Clay Duke took his own life today during a shootout with authorities at a Florida school board meeting, mere seconds after he fired at—and missed, thankfully—several local officials. The dramatic showdown was caught on tape—watch it inside.

Conan O'Brien Still Hasn't Spoken to Jay Leno

Whitney Jefferson · 12/14/10 02:22PM

The red-headed host appeared on Larry King Live last night to give an update about his life now that he's happily back on TV. Conan pontificated on his new show and the other late night hosts—including Jay Leno.

The Top 100 Videos of 2010 in 170 Seconds

Sarah Natochenny · 12/10/10 12:35PM

Between pranks, sports, tech, video games, singing, dancing, and television, there was a lot to choose from this year! Here are the Top 100 videos that became famous on the web in 2010—all in under three minutes.

Watch Barbara Walters' Amazing Interview with the Jersey Shore Cast

Matt Cherette · 12/09/10 10:44PM

The highlight of Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating special tonight—naturally—was her interview with the Jersey Shore cast, which was almost as dirty as the show itself! Inside, watch Walters and the gang talk Grenades, Smushing, GTL and more.

Is This the Worst Start to a Wedding Ever?

Matt Cherette · 12/09/10 04:37PM

When planning your dream wedding, do you fantasize about things like annoying trumpet players, bread piñatas attached to tree branches, and groomsmen falling into dumpsters? No? Well, in that case, you probably won't want to emulate these nuptials. Watch inside.

The Year in Google Searches

Matt Cherette · 12/09/10 01:50PM

What did the world care about in 2010? According to Google, which just released its annual Zeitgeist video—highlighting the year's top search terms—we were interested in money, politics, tragedy, war, the dearly departed, and... Antoine Dodson. Watch inside.

Granny Gets Her Freak On at USC Tailgate

Matt Cherette · 12/09/10 12:20PM

The most exciting part of the USC-UCLA matchup last weekend had nothing to do with the game itself, because it was all about this red sweatsuit-clad granny who got her freak on—repeatedly!—at a pre-game tailgate party. Watch inside.

Boy Dances at Inappropriate Time on The Today Show

Christopher Han · 12/09/10 11:40AM

This morning on The Today Show the Roberts family was interviewed about the father (and husband) they lost in battle. However, this little boy was way more ecstatic about being on television. Christmas came early for little Keegan Roberts.

Steve Martin Fails Stephen Colbert's Art History Pop Quiz

nightintern · 12/09/10 10:57AM

Steve Martin appeared on The Colbert Report to discuss his new book, and Colbert surprised him with a pop quiz—on art. Martin does reasonably well, if one correct answer constitutes "reasonably well." Watch the action unfold inside.

Russian Kid Jumps Off Building with Makeshift Bungee Cord

Matt Cherette · 12/08/10 07:51PM

In Soviet Russia, bungee cord jumps you! Or something. Anyway, here's another video of crazy Russian kids doing crazy Russian things, like—in this case—sliding off the roof of an abandoned building with only a waist-attached makeshift bungee cord.

Horny Psychic Accidentally Draws a Penis on Live TV

Matt Cherette · 12/07/10 09:56PM

"I don't even know what's gonna come out of this pen," said the lady clairvoyant, before attempting to sketch a "psychic drawing" of her talk show guest, Brian. And that's when she drew a hairy penis and balls! Watch inside.

Julian Assange's Sex Life As Explained By Glenn Beck

Kate Shapiro · 12/07/10 06:00PM

Julian Assange's sex life is complicated. Thank God we have Glenn Beck and a chalkboard to explain it to us! Watch as Glenn Beck guides you through Assange's one night stands complete with barbie pictures, impressions and crude chalk drawings.