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Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert: From funnymen to cultural forces

The Comedy Central personalities will co-host the "Rally to Restore Sanity and/or Fear" on the Mall on Oct. 30.

Colbert, left, and Stewart onstage during the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2008.
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On Aug. 30, online commenters began suggesting that the comics stage a satirical answer to <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/08/28/AR2010082801106.html">Glenn Beck's Aug. 28 rally</a>, "Restoring Honor."

Colbert, left, and Stewart onstage during the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles in 2008.

On Aug. 30, online commenters began suggesting that the comics stage a satirical answer to Glenn Beck's Aug. 28 rally, "Restoring Honor."

Mark J. Terrill-AP

Stewart succeeded Craig Kilborn as host of "The Daily Show" in 1999.
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In 1993, Stewart had been a finalist to replace David Letterman on NBC's "Late Night," losing out to Conan O'Brien.

Stewart succeeded Craig Kilborn as host of "The Daily Show" in 1999.

In 1993, Stewart had been a finalist to replace David Letterman on NBC's "Late Night," losing out to Conan O'Brien.

Frank Micelotta-AP

Stewart with Sen. Bob Dole in 1999.
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The comedian's skewering of politicians and media personalities has turned him into a political phenomenon.

Stewart with Sen. Bob Dole in 1999.

The comedian's skewering of politicians and media personalities has turned him into a political phenomenon.

Al Levine-AP

Stewart with Sen. John Kerry in 2004.
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"The Daily Show" provides an ideal venue for politicians -- especially Democrats -- looking to demonstrate hipness.

Stewart with Sen. John Kerry in 2004.

"The Daily Show" provides an ideal venue for politicians -- especially Democrats -- looking to demonstrate hipness.

Conrad Mulcahy

Stewart, backed by "The Daily Show" staff, accepted the 2004 Emmy for outstanding writing for a variety, music or comedy program.

Kevork Djansezian-AP

Edward M. Kennedy, "the lion of the Senate," was a "Daily Show" guest in 2006.

Stuart Ramson-AP

Stephen Colbert, who graduated from Northwestern University in 1986, was grand marshal during his alma mater's homecoming parade in 2006. He graduated from Northwestern's School of Communication in 1986.

Colbert was first introduced to a wide audience as a correspondent on "The Daily Show."

Joshua Lott-AP

Colbert in 2007 in the White House press room. The comedian wanted press secretary Tony Snow to sign his cast after he broke his wrist in his New York studio.

Pablo Martinez Monsivais-AP

Barack Obama, then a candidate for president, came to "The Daily Show" in 2007.
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Stewart has said his agenda is to be funny, not to change the political system.

Barack Obama, then a candidate for president, came to "The Daily Show" in 2007.

Stewart has said his agenda is to be funny, not to change the political system.

Jason DeCrow-AP

Stewart and Colbert hugged actor Steve Carell, right, after presenting him with the 2007 Emmy for outstanding lead actor in a comedy series for his work on "The Office."

Carell honed his comedic chops as a "Daily Show" correspondent.

Mike Blake-Reuters

Colbert plays air hockey with Republican presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee in 2008. The comedian parodies a conservative political pundit on the show.

Andrew Matheson-AP

Sen. John McCain chats with Stewart during a taping of the show in 2008.

Jeff Chiu-AP

Stewart and Colbert reenact the New Yorker cover that depicted the Obamas as radical extremists on the cover of Entertainment Weekly.

Entertainment Weekly

Stewart ponders a reporter's question as he arrives on the red carpet for the Mark Twain Prize ceremony at the Kennedy Center in 2008. <br /><br />Stewart grew up in suburban New Jersey. Born Jon Stuart Leibowitz, he dropped his last name when he started doing stand-up at Manhattan comedy clubs.

Stewart ponders a reporter's question as he arrives on the red carpet for the Mark Twain Prize ceremony at the Kennedy Center in 2008.

Stewart grew up in suburban New Jersey. Born Jon Stuart Leibowitz, he dropped his last name when he started doing stand-up at Manhattan comedy clubs.

Jonathan Ernst-For The Washington Post

Rahm Emanuel shows an affectionate side during a roast of Colbert by Washington insiders at the Washington Hilton in 2008.
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Colbert skewered D.C. figures two years earlier as host of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Rahm Emanuel shows an affectionate side during a roast of Colbert by Washington insiders at the Washington Hilton in 2008.

Colbert skewered D.C. figures two years earlier as host of the annual White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

Richard A. Lipski-The Washington Post

Colbert and musician Elvis Costello in "A Colbert Christmas" holiday special.
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"The Colbert Report" was a spinoff to "The Daily Show" that began airing in 2005.

Colbert and musician Elvis Costello in "A Colbert Christmas" holiday special.

"The Colbert Report" was a spinoff to "The Daily Show" that began airing in 2005.

Kristopher Long-Comedy Central

Colbert makes an appearance on "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" in 2008.

Dana Edelson-NBC

Colbert hosted Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby in 2009 during a tour of the Persian Gulf. In solidarity with U.S. troops, Colbert had his hair shaved to conform to military regulations.

Steve Manuel-USO

Colbert was featured as Newsweek's first-ever guest editor in 2009, writing several items in the magazine.

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Coming to Washington, <a href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/09/24/AR2010092402734.html">Colbert testified in character</a> about immigration reform.

Coming to Washington, Colbert testified in character about immigration reform.

Kevin Lamarque-Reuters

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