Oliver, John, 1977-

August 28, 2018

31:15

John Oliver Finds Humor In The News No One Wants To Hear About

The host of On Last Week Tonight often dives into obscure stories on his Emmy-nominated show, including NRA TV and the laws that govern televangelism. Originally broadcast March 7, 2018.

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March 7, 2018

50:30

John Oliver Finds Humor In The News No One Wants To Hear About

John Oliver jokes that his satirical news show, HBO's Last Week Tonight, does a 22-minute deep dive on news that "no one in their right mind wants to hear about." In recent weeks, the show has covered, among other things, the Italian parliamentary elections and NRA TV, an Internet channel with NRA programming.

Comedian John Oliver laughs in front of a microphone in black and white.

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June 19, 2014

47:05

John Oliver Is No One's Friend On His New HBO Show.

The comedian who was a correspondent on The Daily Show for 7 1/2 years now pokes fun on Last Week Tonight. Oliver talks about tasing his leg, temping for a thief and remaining an outsider.

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John Oliver Finds Humor In The News No One Wants To Hear About

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John Oliver Is No One's Friend On His New HBO Show.

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