Jon Stewart Reflects on Canceled Hitler Sketch from MTV Show

The comedian recalls a controversial sketch that led to backlash and was pulled before airing.

Jon Stewart discussed a controversial sketch on the 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' podcast, which nearly led to the cancellation of his MTV talk show.
The sketch involved writer Dave Attell dressing as Adolf Hitler, which was met with immediate backlash from the live audience.
Stewart and Attell, both Jewish, did not anticipate the negative reaction to the comedic portrayal of Hitler.
MTV executives watching the live feed from Los Angeles promptly decided the sketch would never air.
Despite the early setback, Stewart went on to host 'The Daily Show' from 1999 to 2015, earning 23 Emmy Awards throughout his career.