26 Iconic TV Shows Created by Kickass Women

You may know about the hosts the show has had through the years, but did you know that the show was actually created and run by two women? Lizz Winstead and Madeleine Smithberg pitched the show to Comedy Central after getting a development deal with the network. After debuting in 1996 and redefining what news coverage can be, The Daily Show has become a cultural touchstone.