Four presidential hopefuls on ‘Daily Show’

Four presidential candidates are lined up to visit Jon Stewart on “The Daily Show” over the next three weeks as Comedy Central’s satirical news review ramps up its “Indecision 2008” coverage.

Sen. Joseph Biden, the Delaware Democrat, is first up tonight (11 p.m., cable channel 60 in Spokane, 50 in Coeur d’Alene).

Biden appeared on “The Daily Show” last winter on the day he announced his candidacy.

Republican John McCain makes his 10th appearance on Aug. 16, followed by another Republican, former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson, on Aug. 20.

On Aug. 22, Democratic contender Barack Obama comes back to the show for a second time, his first as a declared candidate.

“It’s sort of an open invitation for candidates,” said Michele Ganeless, Comedy Central’s executive vice president and general manager.

“Jon makes these guys feel comfortable. He provides them with an opportunity to reach an audience they don’t always reach, which is young men.”

Chris Dodd, Bill Richardson and John Edwards already have appeared on “The Daily Show” this political season.

Though her husband was on in 2006, Hillary Clinton has not been on the show.

Republican Rudolph Giuliani hasn’t been on since 2004.

Robin Roberts’ surgery a success

ABC “Good Morning America” anchor Robin Roberts says messages of support from her fans helped her get through breast cancer surgery.

“I am incredibly grateful that my surgery went well Friday,” Roberts said in a posting on ABC News’ Web site.

“Thanks for all the prayers – I owe you big time!”

Roberts, 46, told “GMA” viewers on July 31 that she had cancer, which she discovered through self-examination.

“I expect to get the final test results later this week, which will determine the course of my treatment,” she said.