Jon Stewart: soothsayer, lifesaver

Commence showering him with more money, though he probably does just fine, and more Emmys, though he already has 10 and he's on deck for a handful more this year. Who cares? More, more, more!

Jon Stewart may be one of the only reasons we've made it through this Republican National Convention week without coming completely unhinged. (Record-busting ratings for McCain's speech! See what happens when grumpy old uncle John plasters on a smile and follows the pit bull in lipstick?)

Not that Stewart didn't do a bang-up job from Denver because, oh yes, he did. But when we needed him most -- with that horrifying, "Drill, baby, drill" chant still ringing in our ears -- he was there for us. We'll be forever grateful -- and thrilled about the bonus show tonight.

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