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Lizz Winstead (born August 5, 1961) is an American comedian, radio and television personality, abortion rights activist, and podcast host. A native of Minnesota, Winstead is the co-creator of The Daily Show along with Madeleine Smithberg, and served as head writer and one of the original correspondents.
Jul 16, 2021 · Lizz Winstead. Madeleine Smithberg and Lizz Winstead, creators of The Daily Show, celebrate the show's 25th year with an anniversary episode on the 19 th of July. During her time as the...
Jul 22, 2021 · The true story of the women who made ‘The Daily Show’ — and were ‘erased’ from its legacy. “The Daily Show,” created by Lizz Winstead, left, and Madeleine Smithberg, premiered on ...
- meredith.blake@latimes.com
- Staff Writer
Writer: Wake Up World. As a co-creator and former head writer of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show," and Co-founder of Air America Radio; Lizz Winstead has emerged as a critically acclaimed political writer and producer. As a performer, Winstead brought her political wit to "The Daily Show" as a Correspondent and later to the radio waves co ...
- January 1, 1
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- Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Jun 7, 2013 · The co-creator of The Daily Show explains how the idea for a fake news show came to her during a disastrous blind date. Plus, this bonafide word nerd shares some party games of her own creation.
Aug 21, 2019 · Lizz Winstead is a woman on a mission. She is laser-focused on changing the trajectory of the restrictive reproductive healthcare roll-backs that have been in high gear since 2010. Rallying against the entrenched “patriarchy” is a full-time occupation for Winstead.
