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Article: Jon Stewart: One seriously funny man

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Jon Stewart gathers raw material for "The Daily Show With Jon Stewart" from the seemingly bottomless pit of politics. The show is broadcast on the Comedy Central cable channel.(PHOTO) (ASSOCIATED PRESS PHOTO/KEVORK DJANSEZIAN)

Here's a million-dollar idea. Now that David Letterman has decided to stay put, ABC remains a no-humor zone right after the local late news. What to do? Well, instead of choosing between comedy and gravitas, ABC can have both. Keep "Nightline" in the lineup, but -- and here's the genius part -- get Jon Stewart to replace Ted Koppel. Think of it. Instantly, you've got news and interviews with opinion ...

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