Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

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About Last Week Tonight With John Oliver

"Last Week Tonight With John Oliver" is a weekly news satire program that takes a comedic and often acerbic look at the week's latest news, politics and cultural happenings. The late-night series features the British comedian's insightful and incisive take on the happenings in the world today, providing a witty lens through which viewers can digest the week's most significant events.

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Making / Production

The show is produced by HBO and is part of HBO's Sunday night late-night block. The series was created by John Oliver and Tim Carvell, both of whom have previous experience with The Daily Show.

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Actors

• John Oliver as the Host: Oliver provides the main commentary and jokes, using his wit and charm to turn potentially dry news topics into entertaining and insightful comedy.

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Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show won multiple Emmy awards proving its critical acclaim and viewer popularity.
• John Oliver originally gained fame as a correspondent for "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" before getting his own show.
• The show often features special guests, which have included prominent figures such as Stephen Hawking and Edward Snowden.

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Awards

The show has indeed received several awards including a staggering 20 Primetime Emmy Awards, amongst others, including a Peabody Award.

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Quotes

• "We've noticed that the world seems to be getting a little…hotter."
• "When you push a door that says pull, it's not your fault."

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Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music for the show is "Go" by Valley Lodge.