Jon Stewart was too intelligent for MTV, too hyper for syndication, but now he may have finally found his niche. When Tom Snyder takes a break from his hour-long talk show, Jon keeps his chair warm. Stew brings a hilarious brand of self-deprecation, coupled with a genuine irreverence towards guests, callers, competitors, and the world at large. But perhaps the best thing Stewart offers late night is a stark contrast to Snyder's usual somniferous self-aggrandizement.

Harold Check