Advertisement

Obama set to appear on 'Daily Show'

U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a signing ceremony of the Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics at the White House in Washington, on October 19, 2010. UPI/Yuri Gripas/POOL
U.S. President Barack Obama speaks during a signing ceremony of the Executive Order on the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics at the White House in Washington, on October 19, 2010. UPI/Yuri Gripas/POOL | License Photo

NEW YORK, Oct. 20 (UPI) -- U.S. President Barack Obama is to make his fifth appearance as a guest on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart," Comedy Central said Wednesday.

Obama's Oct. 27 visit will be his first since becoming commander-in-chief, however.

Advertisement

His last appearance on "The Daily Show" was Oct. 29, 2008, just days before he was elected president.

He has also appeared on April 21, 2008; Aug. 22, 2007 and Nov. 7, 2005.

Obama's appearance is scheduled during the series' week-long trip to Washington. The special programs are intended to provide viewers with "Indecision 2010" coverage of the midterm elections, Comedy Central said.

Latest Headlines