Egyptian Comedian Bassem Youssef Meets His Hero On The Daily Show
Bassem Youssef on the Daily Show (Photo: Daily Show)
A former Cairo heart surgeon has become a sensation in Egypt for his Daily Show-like satirical Internet program.
Bassem Youssef credits Jon Stewart as one of his heros.
Thursday night, Youssef appeared on the program.
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