memorable moments starting with indecision 2000. the 2000 election that started in november and didn t end until mid-december was perfect fodder for stewart. jon, please address me as protect carrel. what? i m assuming the presidency. you can t do that? bush did. reporter: but he s not just about laughs. are you okay and we pray that you are and that your family are. reporter: while difficult to watch it is remembered as stewart s most heartfelt moments. more often he was a prankster, a jokester. [ bleep ]. reporter: spoking fun at political i haddiot si and sometimes making people think. he and stephen colbert brought thousands of people to washington for a rally.