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John Oliver of "Daily Show" getting own series (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:53:47 +0000

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

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'Daily Show's" Oliver Stands on Own Feet

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:53:10 +0000

By Daniel Frankel Comedy Central has ordered six episodes of a stand-up-themed comedy series featuring “Daily Show With Jon Stewart” regular John Oliver. The hourlong series, “John Oliver’s New York Stand-Up Show,” is produced by Avalon Television and will premiere Jan. 8 at 11 p.m. Each episode will kick off with a brief comedy performance by the popular U.K. native, then lead into stand-up routines by comedians including Paul F. Tompkins, Janeane Garofalo, M...

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Comedy Central taps John Oliver

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:03:39 +0000

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.

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Comedy Central taps Oliver for series

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:03:39 +0000

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Comedy Central orders John Oliver show

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:46:00 +0000

"The Daily Show's" John Oliver will host a new stand-up comedy series for Comedy Central starting in January.

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Sean Hannity to Respond to 'Daily Show' Report

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:16:15 +0000

By Dylan Stableford Young people often say they trust Comedy Central's “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” more than “real” news. Here’s one reason why. During a segment on last night’s “Daily Show,” Stewart noted Fox News’ Sean Hannity apparently used old footage of a Washington, D.C., protest to make a GOP rally against the healthcare bill appear larger than it really was. Here’s the clip: A rep for Fox . (Note to other cable news networks: This is how you get ratings – get “Daily Show...

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Sunny Days Not! Conservatives Get Grouchy About Sesame Street

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:41:00 +0000

Who knew Sesame Street would one day join the ranks of Real Time With Bill Maher, South Park and The Daily Show? You'd expect jabs at Fox News from the politically minded comedic...

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