Stewart Lets Viacom Shake Up Late Night Again by Hiring a Woman

As cable TV audiences bid farewell to Jon Stewart, one of their beloved comics, Comedy Central has a chance to shake up late-night TV again by naming a host for “The Daily Show” who’s not a white male.

Tina Fey or Amy Poehler would bring name recognition that rivals Stewart’s. Comedy Central could also promote one of the show’s correspondents, such as Jessica Williams, who’s well-known to fans of “The Daily Show.”