HBO agreed to extend John Oliver’s run on its satirical Sunday-night program “Last Week Tonight” through 2017, a move that puts to rest any speculation that the British comic might be in line to succeed Jon Stewart at Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” where Oliver first won greater recognition.
“We are incredibly proud to have John as part of the HBO family,” said Michael Lombardo, president of programming at HBO, in a prepared statement. “His unique ability to deliver socially significant commentary week after week, along with his innate comedic brilliance, puts John in a class by himself.”
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“We are incredibly proud to have John as part of the HBO family,” said Michael Lombardo, president of programming at HBO, in a prepared statement. “His unique ability to deliver socially significant commentary week after week, along with his innate comedic brilliance, puts John in a class by himself.”