The Daily Show with Jon Stewart

Public Excess - Killing Us Softly

Season 3 • 05/12/1999

Public television performers stink.

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00:30

Blue Foam Balls
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Jon Stewart previews today's show and promises if someone is good, they'll get one of his blue foam balls.
05/11/1999
02:04

We Fix Everything
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Without guns, we would soon fall prey to the evil machinations of deer and rabbit. They're out there, nibbling ever closer.
05/11/1999
01:32

This Just In - Copping a Feel
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An illegal strip search of a suspect in a crime results in a federal judge awarding a $5 million settlement to the victim.
05/12/1999
00:15

Moment of Zen - Yeltsin
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Boris Yeltsin delivers a presumably drunk speech.
05/12/1999
00:44

Recap - 5/13/99
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A recap of today's top stories and a preview of tomorrow's show, including Star Wars coverage.
05/12/1999
04:16

Lobsterman
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A 300 pound spandex-clad wrestler throws his claw into the presidential campaign ring.
05/12/1999
04:43

Ted Danson
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Ted Danson and his wife are highly competitive, which makes meditating together very difficult.
05/12/1999
01:54

Headlines - Rebel Yeltsin
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Boris Yeltsin emerges from his vodka fog to fire his prime minister for the fourth time.
05/12/1999
02:02

Headlines - Death Certificate
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The residents of Beverly Hills are forced to wear fur as they are confronted by temperatures as low as 60 degrees.
05/12/1999
01:03

Other News - Pushing the Envelopes
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J.D. Salinger's ex-lover wants her children to go to college, meet a reclusive author, nail him and then cash in on the relationship later.
05/12/1999
02:20

Public Excess - Killing Us Softly
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A collection of some of the most horrific performers that public access television has to offer.
05/12/1999
01:09

Other News - Wandering Jews
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With Israelis in America flying home to vote in the national elections, flight attendants will hear lots of people demanding the kosher meal.
05/13/1999
01:10

Headlines - Cashing Out
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Robert Rubin steps down as White House Treasury Secretary, Bill Clinton has one less secretary to chase around his desk.
05/13/1999
01:05

This Just In - Brave New Worm
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Tapeworms may posses a gene which could help humans live longer, so don't let your dying, rich uncle play in the dirt.
05/13/1999
00:23

Intro - Secret Word
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In honor of a policeman in the audience, Jon announces the secret word, "cup it."
05/13/1999
00:22

Moment of Zen - Snake Swallow
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A man puts a snake up his nose and pulls it out his mouth.
05/13/1999
01:11

Headlines - Bloke and Dagger
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The identities of British spies are revealed online and with a credit card you can see Pussy Galore.
05/13/1999
02:34

Thersday for the Graduates
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Even though Jon Stewart was not asked to give a commencement speech at a school or university, he's decided to give one anyway.
05/13/1999
01:48

Star Wars - The Obligatory Coverage
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Excitement is Hollywood's middle name, especially when it comes to waiting in long lines.
05/13/1999
02:05

Ad Nauseam - Presentation
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Be careful when introducing new characters too abruptly in your commercial, especially when it is a potentially vicious, human sized bunny.
05/13/1999
01:10

Headlines - Plea in My Mouth
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Prosecutors delivered the charges against Larry Flynt in a low, breathy voice.
05/13/1999
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