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Henry Ward Beecher and Jon Stewart

October 24, 2012 01:53PM
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Henry Ward Beecher was an American clergyman and social reformer who was accused of having an affair with a friend’s wife, resulting in one of the most high-profile adultery scandals of the 19th century. Jon Stewart’s “fake news” finds the funny in politicians’ dirty little secrets. If they time traveled to the same century, do you think Stewart would skewer Beecher or lay off him cause they look like long lost bros?

 

 

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Jon Stewart

Comedian, Talk Show Host, Writer / 1962 -

Jon Stewart is the host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, which dubs itself "the most trusted name in fake news" and has run for nearly 20 seasons.

Henry Ward Beecher

Minister / 1813 - 1887

Henry Ward Beecher was an American Congressional clergyman, best known for his Protestant sermons and his involvement in a high-profile adultery scandal.

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