Kevin Bleyer
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Kevin Bleyer is a multiple Emmy award-winning writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, co-author of the #1 NY Times Bestseller Earth: The Book
, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
's "All Things Considered
" and American Public Media's "Marketplace
", Bleyer began his television writing career as a writer and producer for Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher from 1996 to 2002. He then wrote for the critically acclaimed Bravo series Significant Others and created and executive produced the Showtime pilot Nightly, in which he was also featured as an on-air correspondent. In 2003, Bleyer became a writer and producer on Dennis Miller
, a position he held until the show's cancellation in 2005.
In 2005, Bleyer joined the writing staff of The Daily Show, where he has worked on over 1000 episodes and several specials, earning three Emmys in the process. He also won a WGA Award in 2010 for his work on the show in 2009.
Bleyer was also one of several Daily Show writers to write for the 80th Annual Academy Awards in 2008, when Jon Stewart
served as host.
's speeches, including the President's addresses at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner in 2011, 2010 and 2009. After the speech in 2010, reporters from several outlets reported erroneously that The Daily Show staff worked on the President's remarks. The White House and Comedy Central
clarified that Bleyer worked independently on the speech, in light of accusations of the show being too close to President Barack Obama
.
Among the first contributors chosen to launch The Huffington Post
, Bleyer is a frequent commentator for National Public Radio. He also reported from Iraq as part of The Daily Shows "Operation: Silent Thunder," featuring correspondent Rob Riggle
, in 2007. That same year, he was profiled by Charlie Rose
.
In 2008, Bleyer participated in a mock debate before the United States Congress
based on the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike
, which involved multiple sitting Congresspeople. He also spoke to NPR about his involvement in the strike.
Bleyer is the author of the upcoming book Me The People: An Order to Form a More Perfect Union, which will be published by Random House in the summer of 2012.
.
Bleyer was raised in Washington and had a role in the movie Twice in a Lifetime as a teenager. He went on to attend Stanford University
, where he studied communications and computer engineering and earned a degree in the former in 1994. He also had an internship at New York's Public Theater
.
He lives in New York.
Earth (The Book)
Earth : A Visitor's Guide to the Human Race is a 2010 humor book written by Jon Stewart and other writers of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, a sequel to America ...
, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Television writing
After doing commentaries and freelance reporting for NPRNPR
NPR, formerly National Public Radio, is a privately and publicly funded non-profit membership media organization that serves as a national syndicator to a network of 900 public radio stations in the United States. NPR was created in 1970, following congressional passage of the Public Broadcasting...
's "All Things Considered
All Things Considered
All Things Considered is the flagship news program on the American network National Public Radio. It was the first news program on NPR, and is broadcast live worldwide through several outlets...
" and American Public Media's "Marketplace
Marketplace (radio program)
Marketplace is a radio program that focuses on business, the economy, and events that influence them. Hosted by Kai Ryssdal, the show is produced and distributed by American Public Media, in association with the University of Southern California...
", Bleyer began his television writing career as a writer and producer for Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher from 1996 to 2002. He then wrote for the critically acclaimed Bravo series Significant Others and created and executive produced the Showtime pilot Nightly, in which he was also featured as an on-air correspondent. In 2003, Bleyer became a writer and producer on Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller
Dennis Miller is an American stand-up comedian, political commentator, actor, sports commentator, and television and radio personality. He is known for his critical assessments laced with pop culture references...
, a position he held until the show's cancellation in 2005.
In 2005, Bleyer joined the writing staff of The Daily Show, where he has worked on over 1000 episodes and several specials, earning three Emmys in the process. He also won a WGA Award in 2010 for his work on the show in 2009.
Bleyer was also one of several Daily Show writers to write for the 80th Annual Academy Awards in 2008, when Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart
Jon Stewart is an American political satirist, writer, television host, actor, media critic and stand-up comedian...
served as host.
Political writing and activities
Since 2008, Bleyer has contributed to a number of U.S. President Barack ObamaBarack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
's speeches, including the President's addresses at the annual White House Correspondents Dinner in 2011, 2010 and 2009. After the speech in 2010, reporters from several outlets reported erroneously that The Daily Show staff worked on the President's remarks. The White House and Comedy Central
Comedy Central
Comedy Central is an American cable television and satellite television channel that carries comedy programming, both original and syndicated....
clarified that Bleyer worked independently on the speech, in light of accusations of the show being too close to President Barack Obama
Barack Obama
Barack Hussein Obama II is the 44th and current President of the United States. He is the first African American to hold the office. Obama previously served as a United States Senator from Illinois, from January 2005 until he resigned following his victory in the 2008 presidential election.Born in...
.
Among the first contributors chosen to launch The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post
The Huffington Post is an American news website and content-aggregating blog founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, featuring liberal minded columnists and various news sources. The site offers coverage of politics, theology, media, business, entertainment, living, style,...
, Bleyer is a frequent commentator for National Public Radio. He also reported from Iraq as part of The Daily Shows "Operation: Silent Thunder," featuring correspondent Rob Riggle
Rob Riggle
Robert Allen "Rob" Riggle, Jr. is an American actor, comedian and United States Marine Corps officer. He is best known for his work as a correspondent on Comedy Central's The Daily Show from 2006–2008, as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 2004–2005, and for his comedic roles in films such...
, in 2007. That same year, he was profiled by Charlie Rose
Charlie Rose
Charles Peete "Charlie" Rose, Jr. is an American television talk show host and journalist. Since 1991 he has hosted Charlie Rose, an interview show distributed nationally by PBS since 1993...
.
In 2008, Bleyer participated in a mock debate before the United States Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
based on the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike
2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike
The 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike, more commonly referred to as simply the Writers' Strike, was a strike by the Writers Guild of America, East and the Writers Guild of America, West ....
, which involved multiple sitting Congresspeople. He also spoke to NPR about his involvement in the strike.
Bleyer is the author of the upcoming book Me The People: An Order to Form a More Perfect Union, which will be published by Random House in the summer of 2012.
Personal life
Bleyer is the younger brother of sports anchor Keith BleyerKeith Bleyer
Keith Bleyer is an American sports broadcaster and soccer coach currently living in Bend, Oregon.-Sports Broacaster:Bleyer got his start in sports broadcasting while attending Santa Clara University in the late eighties...
.
Bleyer was raised in Washington and had a role in the movie Twice in a Lifetime as a teenager. He went on to attend Stanford University
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is a private research university on an campus located near Palo Alto, California. It is situated in the northwestern Santa Clara Valley on the San Francisco Peninsula, approximately northwest of San...
, where he studied communications and computer engineering and earned a degree in the former in 1994. He also had an internship at New York's Public Theater
Public Theater
The Public Theater is a New York City arts organization founded as The Shakespeare Workshop in 1954 by Joseph Papp, with the intention of showcasing the works of up-and-coming playwrights and performers. It is headquartered at 425 Lafayette Street in the former Astor Library in the East Village...
.
He lives in New York.