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PHOTO GALLERY: Jon Stewart and some famous ‘Daily Show’ alums

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As Jon Stewart officially departs “The Daily Show” tonight, here’s a look at some of the famous faces who stopped by the show through the years for a chat — or a skewering.

In this Aug. 22, 2007 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen Barack Obama, D-Ill., talks with host Jon Stewart during an appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in New York. After more than 16 years and nearly 2,60 — In this Aug. 22, 2007 file photo, Democratic presidential candidate U.S. Sen Barack Obama, D-Ill., talks with host Jon Stewart during an appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in New York. After more than 16 years and nearly 2,600 telecasts, Stewart will end his show on Aug. 6. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, File)

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In this March 12, 2009 file photo, Jim Cramer, left, host of the CNBC “Mad Money” show, is welcomed by host Jon Stewart during an appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in New York. After hosting nearly 2600 editions, Stewart wil — In this March 12, 2009 file photo, Jim Cramer, left, host of the CNBC “Mad Money” show, is welcomed by host Jon Stewart during an appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in New York. After hosting nearly 2600 editions, Stewart will sign off for good on Aug. 6. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow, FIle)

In this July 15, 2014 file photo, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reacts to host Jon Stewart during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” in New York. After more than 16 years and nearly 2,600 telecasts, Stewart will end his — In this July 15, 2014 file photo, former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton reacts to host Jon Stewart during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart,” in New York. After more than 16 years and nearly 2,600 telecasts, Stewart will end his show on Aug. 6. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich, left, talks with Jon Stewart during an appearance on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” Monday, Aug. 23, 2010 in New York. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow

First lady Michelle Obama reacts to host Jon Stewart during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” Tuesday, May 29, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

In this Nov. 30, 2011 file photo, U2 frontman Bono, left, shakes hands with host Jon Stewart during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in New York. Bono brought awareness to his RED organization, which helps to fight AIDS, and spoke about his r — In this Nov. 30, 2011 file photo, U2 frontman Bono, left, shakes hands with host Jon Stewart during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” in New York. Bono brought awareness to his RED organization, which helps to fight AIDS, and spoke about his recent back surgery. | (AP Photo/Brad Barket, File)

In this April 20, 2006 file photo, Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., left, makes an appearance on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” to promote his book, “America Back On Track”. (AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, File)

Jon Stewart, host of “The Daily Show,” interviews Sen. Bob Dole on the set of the comedy show in New York, in this Dec. 7, 1999, file photo. CNN has signed Stewart of Comedy Central to make a weekly version of his satirical news program to air late at nig — Jon Stewart, host of “The Daily Show,” interviews Sen. Bob Dole on the set of the comedy show in New York, in this Dec. 7, 1999, file photo. CNN has signed Stewart of Comedy Central to make a weekly version of his satirical news program to air late at night. (AP Photo/Comedy Central, Al Levine/FILE)

NBC News anchor Brian Williams (L) is interviewed by host Jon Stewart of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Restoring Honor & Dignity to the White House” at the McNally Smith College — NBC News anchor Brian Williams (L) is interviewed by host Jon Stewart of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” during a taping of “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Restoring Honor & Dignity to the White House” at the McNally Smith College of Music September 2, 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The show will be taped in St. Paul during the week of the Republican National Convention. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Comedy Central)

his May 7, 2008 file photo shows Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, as he speaks with host Jon Stewart during a break at a taping of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” in New York. These days it’s a virtual — his May 7, 2008 file photo shows Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., left, as he speaks with host Jon Stewart during a break at a taping of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” in New York. These days it’s a virtual rite of passage for candidates to appear on the late-night shows . (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, FILE)

Radio personality Howard Stern talks with Jon Stewart during “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” at the Daily Show Studios December 13, 2005 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

Democratic Presidential candidate Carol Moseley Braun appears with Jon Stewart during “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” at the Daily Show Studios January 14, 2004 in New York City. (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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