Hey comedy fans Jon Stewart is back in the hot seat at The Daily Show and this week's lineup is looking seriously good. We are talking A-list guests a comedy legend and of course some of that classic Jon Stewart political bite. Plus did you hear about Trump's latest golf championship claim ? Weekend Update material right there!
Paul Rudd and Jon Stewart Reunion Alert: Get Ready for Some Seriously Funny TV Tonight!
First up tonight Monday it's the one and only Paul Rudd. Yes Ant-Man himself is stopping by The Daily Show. Now this is kind of a big deal because Jon Stewart does not interview celeb guests all that often these days now that he is doing the Monday-night-only hosting gig. But Paul Rudd? Apparently that’s an exception and we are so here for it.
These two go way back. Paul Rudd has been on The Daily Show a whopping 17 times before all during Jon Stewart's original run as host. This appearance is gonna be like a reunion almost ten years in the making. They have got a real history and a great rapport so expect some genuinely funny and maybe even a little heartwarming moments. Rudd is on to promote his new horror comedy movie "Death of a Unicorn" which sounds uh… interesting to say the least. Unicorns and horror? We are intrigued.
Bill Murray Makes His Daily Show Debut? Comedy Legend Set to Visit Ronny Chieng This Week
Hold on because the guest train keeps rolling! Correspondent Ronny Chieng is taking over hosting duties Tuesday through Thursday and he's bringing in some heavy hitters too. On Thursday get ready for Bill Murray. Yes comedy royalty Bill Murray will be making his very first ever visit to The Daily Show. First time! That’s kind of shocking right?
Bill Murray needs no introduction. Ghostbusters Groundhog Day Lost in Translation the list goes on. He is a true icon. He's on to chat about his upcoming movie "The Friend" which is coming out the very next day. So set your DVRs for Thursday because Bill Murray on The Daily Show is definitely must-see TV.
Politics in the Mix: Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Joins The Daily Show to Talk Trump and More
It's not all Hollywood fun and games though. The Daily Show is still The Daily Show so expect some serious political discussion too. On Tuesday Ronny Chieng will be talking with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu. Mayor Wu is the week's only political guest and she has been making headlines recently for speaking out against Donald Trump's tough talk on undocumented immigrants.
Mayor Wu has been pretty vocal and even declared "No one tells Boston how to take care of our own not kings and not presidents who think they are kings. Boston was born facing down bullies." Strong words right? It will be fascinating to hear her perspective on current political issues and no doubt Ronny Chieng will have some sharp questions for her.
Trump's Golf Game Claims Return (Again): Weekend Update Material Alert?
Speaking of Donald Trump did you catch his latest social media boast? He is claiming he just won another golf club championship at his club in Palm Beach Florida. He even hinted it might be his last one. "I just won the Golf Club Championship probably my last" he posted. He thanked the golf staff and other golfers and called it "Such fun!".
Now Trump and golf championships have a bit of history shall we say. There have been questions about the legitimacy of some of his past wins. Sportswriter Rick Reilly even wrote a whole book called "Commander in Cheat: How Golf Explains Trump" claiming Trump cheats at golf all the time. Reilly responded to Trump's latest claim with some sarcastic comments online calling out the "spineless pro at your club who doesn't want to get fired" and other supposed helpers.
And of course Trump's golf habits while in office have always been a topic of discussion and sometimes criticism. He's been spending a lot of weekends at his Palm Beach club golfing even as some serious stuff is happening in the world. Rolling Stone even pointed out the timing of his golf gloating coming as severe storms battered the Midwest and South leaving dozens dead and many without power. Maybe Weekend Update will have some thoughts on this? We can only hope!
Daily Show Guest Lineup This Week: Who's Who and When to Watch
- Monday: Paul Rudd (Actor - "Death of a Unicorn") - Hosted by Jon Stewart
- Tuesday: Mayor Michelle Wu (Boston Mayor) - Hosted by Ronny Chieng
- Wednesday: Steve Coogan (Actor - "The Penguin Lessons") - Hosted by Ronny Chieng
- Thursday: Bill Murray (Actor - "The Friend") - Hosted by Ronny Chieng
Get Your Laughs and Your News: The Daily Show is the Place to Be This Week
So whether you are tuning in for the celebrity star power of Paul Rudd and Bill Murray the political insights from Mayor Michelle Wu or just waiting for The Daily Show team to take on the latest Trump news this week is shaping up to be a good one for late-night comedy. Set your reminders for 11pm ET/PT on Comedy Central and get ready to stream it the next day on Paramount+. Jon Stewart and The Daily Show crew are back and ready to deliver the laughs and the truth bombs. Don't miss it!