John Oliver

Triumph the Insult Comic Dog playing cancer benefit...

Brooklyn Vegan (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009

...with Liam McEneaney, John Oliver, Caroline Rhea, Kristen Schaal & more TBA @ Comix in NYC on December 8th....

BENEFIT w/ TRIUMPH THE INSULT COMIC DOG, JOHN OLIVER, CAROLINE RHEA, AND KRISTEN SCHAAL,

The Liam McEneaney Experience (Free subscription) | 11/21/2009

'Daily Show' regular gets new gig

Philadelphia Inquirer (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Another "Daily Show" regular is getting his own Comedy Central series. John Oliver will host a new stand-up comedy series for the network starting in January.

The Wisdom of a Rogue ‘Real American’: Sarah Palin’s Hopes of Moving into The White-House With GOD, GUNS …and Beck!

PoliticalArticles.NET (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

Excitement Over Sarah Palin’s Book Release — John Oliver hits a New York City bookstore to witness the excitement over the release of Sarah Palin’s memoir. The Republican IDIOTS are... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

British comedian John Oliver gets his own show on Comedy Central

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

British comedian John Oliver who stars on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart is to host his own show on Comedy Central the US cable channel.

'Daily Show' Brit gets own comedy series

The Independent (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

John Oliver, the lanky-haired Brummie comedian who moved to America to try out his funny accent on the natives and has risen to something near fame as "Senior British Correspondent" on the The Daily Show, is being rewarded in the only way that is appropriate – with his own weekly US show.

TV Junkie: A Very Sunny Night in Philadelphia; John Oliver Scores

LAist (Free subscription) | 11/20/2009

"It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: A Very Sunny Christmas" is out on DVD and Bu-ray this week We've reached Thursday which means it's comedy night topped by "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" on FX at 10pm providing some insight into how Dennis manages to score with so many women. We also had a chance to see the "It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia" Holiday special, "A...

John Oliver’s stand-up series: Would you rather see him do more?

Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Everyone’s favorite British Daliy Show correspondent John Oliver is getting his own show, though tragically it’s not as good as it sounds: He’s hosting a six-episode stand-up series that includes him but also includes a bunch of other comedians. I kind of wish Oliver had a Colbert-style spin-off, but until that day comes — I’m

New Yorkers React To "Going Rogue" (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

How are New Yorkers reacting to the recent release of Sarah Palin's new book, "Going Rogue"? Last night on "The Daily Show," John Oliver went to New York bookstores to find out, only to find that most fans had dressed up as the villains in the book, and that New York kids would rather jump into a volcano than read "Going Rogue." WATCH: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon...

Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert show no mercy in revealing that Sarah Palin is a fraud and her book is a steaming pile of s**t.

The Immoral Minority (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

First up, Jon Stewart. The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c Daily Show: The Rogue Warrior www.thedailyshow.com Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Health Care Crisis The children in this John Oliver piece express the exact same feelings toward "Going Rogue" that I am feeling. I would ALSO much rather be reading "Chicka, Chicka, Boom, Boom". I LOVE that book!...

John Oliver Gets His Own Show

Vulture (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

When we read that Daily Show correspondent John Oliver landed his own Comedy Central show, we rejoiced. Who doesn't love the dry-humored, shaggy-headed Brit? But our joy, as is typical, was soon replaced by disappointment when we read what the show will look like — an hour of stand up, by Oliver's favorite comedians. Sure, it'll probably be funny, but it won't be as good as all Oliver, all the...

John Oliver to host stand-up comedy show

Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

Comedy Central picks up a new stand-up comedy series starring John Oliver.

• COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Orders 'John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show' From Avalon Television - PR News Wire
• Comedy Central gives John Oliver his own stand-up comedy series - Show Tracker
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Daily Show's John Oliver gets own six part special

TV Squad (Free subscription) | 11/19/2009

The second funniest guy on The Daily Show named John is finally getting his own corner of Comedy Central's airspace. John Oliver has been tapped by the network to do a six part stand-up series cleverly titled John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show . The specials will feature Oliver's signature stand-up as well as performances from his personal favorite comedians including Janeane Garofalo, Brian Posehn,...

Comedy Central taps Oliver for series

Variety.com (Free subscription) | 11/18/2009

TV News: 'Daily Show' correspondent to host 'Stand-Up' -- Comedy Central has given a six-episode order to a stand-up comedy series hosted by "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" correspondent John Oliver, premiering Jan. 8.

One Of Us: Physicians Who Kill

Shrink Rap (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

"I have already said that if you kill a doctor, all the doctors are instantly on your neck. But what if the man who does the killing is a physician himself? That complicates the situation most damnably..." --- Foursquare: The Story of a Fourfold Life by John Oliver I've been reading, along with everybody else, the story of the Army major and psychiatrist Dr. Nidal Hasan who killed thirteen...