HBO announced this week that the company has struck a four-year deal with comedian and former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart. In a statement, HBO said that Stewart will be working with graphics company OTOY to produce streaming content related to current events.

“The partnership marks the next phase of Stewart’s groundbreaking career, beginning with short-form digital content, which will be showcased on HBO NOW, HBO GO and other platforms,” the statement reads.

HBO’s New Team Members

In addition to Stewart, HBO has also recently added several other traditional TV stalwarts. Back in August, HBO shocked the world by announcing that Big Bird and the other iconic Sesame Street characters will be debuting new episodes of the children’s show exclusively on HBO and its streaming outlets.

In the world of sports, Bill Simmons , former ESPN columnist, podcaster and producer of the “30 for 30″ sports documentary series, also recently signed a deal to do a weekly sports show on the network.

Why HBO?

What is making these traditional TV icons make…

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