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Nicole Avant - “The Six Triple Eight,” Healing from Loss in “Think You’ll Be Happy” | The Daily Show

2025-02-05 Comedy
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Acclaimed producer and best-selling author Nicole Avant talks to Desi Lydic about the true story behind the Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight” of an all-Black, all-female battalion that contributed to a victory in WWII and describes what she learned about the Coast Guard in her former role as Ambassador to the Bahamas. She also discusses her book “Think You’ll Be Happy,” which tells the story of her grief and path to healing after the tragic loss of her mother, and how her mother’s last words to her serve as both the title of the book and her mantra in life. #DailyShow #NicoleAvant #memoir Subscribe to The Daily Show: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwWhs_6x42TyRM4Wstoq8HA/?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Daily Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDailyShow Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedailyshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailyshow Stream full episodes of The Daily Show on Paramount+: http://www.paramountplus.com/thedailyshow Follow Comedy Central: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ComedyCentral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComedyCentral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedycentral About The Daily Show: Jon Stewart and The Best F**king News Team host The Daily Show, an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning program analyzing the biggest stories in news, politics, and culture through a sharp, satirical lens. The Daily Show redefined the late night show category on TV and, with an audience of over 51M across social media platforms, has become a launching pad for some of the biggest stars in entertainment. The Daily Show airs weeknights at 11/10c on Comedy Central.

Top Comments (10)

@annelousteau9799 2025-02-05

Not often does a comedy show make one cry. Tonight is an exception. This woman is incredible!!! Blessings

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@virginiamiller4890 2025-02-05

Thank you for bringing Nicole to my attention. Another part of history that I've never heard of..., again.

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@Pauline-s7t 2025-02-05

What a lovely lady. She spoke to me very profoundly. Thank you for this.

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@Fiawordweaver 2025-02-05

This message is so profound and speaks volumes to me. Random messages from the universe are such gifts.

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@mortalopus 2025-02-05

What am amazing human being. Incredibly wise, emotionally intelligent and very smart. This is what a leader is.

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@ewdenver1 2025-02-05

It’s wonderful to see successful intelligent women in front of the media. This how change is made, and gives mankind hope.. ❤

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@Cholulasmom 2025-02-05

This was THE BEST MOVIE! And such a great interview❤

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@carolmartin4413 2025-02-05

What a warm, touching story of family. Thank you for sharing it with us, Nicole...and thank you, Desi, for inviting her to do it. ❤

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@carriepickett2687 2025-02-05

If anyone has watched a reality TV show like Survivor you can see in situations which much lower stakes than war, how much of a boost players get in those reality TV shows once they get that bit of communication from home from a loved one. Truly an important task these heroes took on and exceeded expectations.

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@lilyn717 2025-02-05

"Why did you bite me"? I do that. I needed to hear that. I should tend to these wounds already. 🙏🤙

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