The End of an Era

[serai]

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So just as I predicted, I'm an emotional wreck right now.

What a wonderful show. Dedicated completely to thanking all the people who worked there over the years to make it one of the best goddamn shows ever produced anywhere.

And the ending... Well, of course, they got Springsteen to close out the thing, and I was already teary, but when he broke out with Born to Run, I just fucking LOST IT. Started crying big time while mouthing the lyrics I've known by heart since I was a shy little teen. It was perfect - Jon introduced Bruce with, "Here it is, my Moment of Zen."

So that's it. First Stephen, now Jon. The end of an era. I know there was a time before TDS existed, but I can't think the future will be anywhere near as bright without Jon's great, wise snark to get us through the nasty sump of this country's insanity, to say nothing of the rest of the world's. I look forward to the next chapter in his conversation with us, but I can't help being sad.

Thanks so much, Mr. Stewart, and bye for now.

Comments

[shirebound]

I absolutely got chills when Springsteen started playing. And I feel the same way as you about "Born to Run". What a lucky audience! That was amazing.

[serai1.livejournal.com]

It was a great send-off. A perfect capper to a long and distinguished run.

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

It's going to be dull without him around. I hope he has plans for something new.

[serai1.livejournal.com]

I think his plans at the moment are along the lines of "sleep until next year". But he's said a number of times that his career is a conversation with his audience, and he's just moving on to another part of it. We'll see him around soon, I'm sure of it. Just going to miss that regular shot.

[yeuxdebleu.livejournal.com]

I plan to watch it on Hulu. Missed it when it was on. He'll be missed, that's for sure.

[serai1.livejournal.com]

Great show. Hope you enjoy it.

[aliensouldream.livejournal.com]

I feel really sad that we didn't get those shows here. The clips I've seen on youtube were hilarious and thought-provoking. Good satire is essential in a democracy. Jon Stewart is an incredible wit and intelligence and I hope he still continues sharing that.

[serai1.livejournal.com]

I've been getting TDS from the internet pretty much the whole time Jon's been heading the show. Gave up cable in 1995, and haven't had a TV connection since then. You can find a ton of episodes around on torrents, for example. The ones from the last couple of weeks are very active.