Episode
The Daily Show: Craig Newmark
Overview
Tonight the founder of craigslist.com, Craig Newmark.Jon begins by looking at last nights Oscars with Senior Entertainalist, John Oliver. Finally, Samantha Bee gives us a glimpse at religion and fashion in Fashion Week in God.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 12
- Episode
- Episode 25
- Air date
- 2007-02-26
Episode context
Craig Newmark is Episode 25 in Season 12 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2007-02-26.
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