Episode
The Daily Show: Sienna Miller
Overview
Tonight actress and star of <I>Factory Girl</I>, Sienna Miller.Jon first looks at Mary Cheney, the Vice President's lesbian daughter, who stated that the birth of her child should not be used for political maneuvering in response to Wolf Blitzer's interview the day before. Jon delves deeper into the issue as to why Dick Cheney's daughter is off limits with John Oliver, Senior Media Critic. Jon also talks with Chrissy Gephardt, lesbian daughter of former presidential candidate, Dick Gephardt. Finally, Jason Jones exposes the real Orange County in a two-part series.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 16
- Air date
- 2007-02-01
Episode context
Sienna Miller is Episode 16 in Season 12 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2007-02-01.
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