With the first presidential debate out of the way, argument junkies can get their fix this weekend by watching "The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium," a climactic and comedic verbal bout between Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly. The event, which will be streamed live from the Lisner Auditorium at The George Washington University, airs at 8 p.m. ET on October 6th for a price of $4.95. Streaming passes are available for pre-order now.
Both O'Reilly and Stewart recorded videos to fire up their respective fan bases for the event.
O'Reilly expresses: "[I'm] ready to rumble with my pal, John Stewart, who may not be my pal after I get through with him. We'll be debating the state of the union and how the upcoming election is likely going to affect it. So, if you want to watch this train wreck, sign up."
Stewart jokes, "We are going to have an argument. It's going to be like the worst thanksgiving anyone ever went to. I'm looking forward to it."
The Comedy Central host adds, "October 6, 8 p.m., it's O'Reilly and Stewart. You can see it on the internet...that's right...the same place you go to watch cats playing the piano. It's on."
Those who pre-order by October 5 will be entered to win a signed event lithograph.
The Daily Show with John Stewart airs on Comedy Central during weeknights at 11/10c, with the O'Reilly Factor competing for the same time slot on Fox News.
"Thunderdome. Two men enter, and both leave, but probably not together," says Stewart.
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