Episode
The Daily Show: Calvin Trillin
Overview
Republicans identify America's American enemy, John Oliver tries to join Occupy Wall Street, and Calvin Trillin talks political humor.
Details
- Series
- The Daily Show
- Season
- Season 17
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 2011-10-18
Episode context
Calvin Trillin is Episode 6 in Season 17 of The Daily Show. It aired on 2011-10-18.
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