Jen Flanz, who has worked on the show for nearly 30 years, plans a “laughternoon” meeting and secures the perfect candy for tapings.
How the Woman Behind ‘The Daily Show’ Spends a Day Making Bad News Funny
Jen Flanz, who has worked on the show for nearly 30 years, plans a “laughternoon” meeting and secures the perfect candy for tapings.
By Talia Barrington
Friday, August 21, 2026·1 min read
Last updated Aug 24, 2026 · 01:10 PM UTC
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