The Daily Show: Ears Edition In The Control Room With The Daily Show Director, David Paul Meyer
Dec 18, 2023
Daily Show Director, David Paul Meyer, and producer, David Kibuuka, discuss the director's role, adjusting to breaking news, directing guest hosts, and their journey to The Daily Show. They also talk about their friendship with Trevor Noah, shooting during COVID, the creative process, the role of music, and their nickname DPM.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Beginnings of a Friendship
01:40 • 11min
Transitioning to One-Man Banding and Shooting in a COVID Bubble
12:34 • 2min
The Creative Process and Visual Coordination
15:01 • 12min
The Role of Music in the Political Satire Show
26:38 • 3min
Discussing the nickname DPM and being the perfect director for The Daily Show
30:05 • 2min