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Daily Show's John Oliver Gets Series

Comic to host stand-up variety show

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 18, 2009 1:56 PM CST

(Newser) – Comedy Central has ordered six episodes of a new series starring Daily Show correspondent John Oliver. Each installment of John Oliver's New York Stand-Up Show will feature performances from four comedians of Oliver's choosing—Janeane Garofalo, Brian Posehn, and Paul F. Tompkins are confirmed. "It's the most worthwhile way you could spend an hour each week that doesn't involve getting Mount Rushmore gradually tattooed across your stomach," Oliver told the Hollywood Reporter.

Comedian John Oliver addresses the audience at the UJA Federation event to honor Doug Herzog at B.B. Kings on April 23, 2009 in New York City.
Comedian John Oliver addresses the audience at the UJA Federation event to honor Doug Herzog at B.B. Kings on April 23, 2009 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
In this image released by Comedy Central, John Oliver performs his special Feb. 20, 2008, on Comedy Central.
In this image released by Comedy Central, John Oliver performs his special Feb. 20, 2008, on Comedy Central.   (AP Photo/Comedy Central, Brian Friedman)
NEW YORK - APRIL 23:  Comedian John Oliver addresses the audience at the UJA Federation event to honor Doug Herzog at B.B. Kings on April 23, 2009 in New York City.
NEW YORK - APRIL 23: Comedian John Oliver addresses the audience at the UJA Federation event to honor Doug Herzog at B.B. Kings on April 23, 2009 in New York City.   (Getty Images)
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2-bits
Nov 19, 2009 5:07 AM CST
Snow Leopard doesn't care about Wyatt people.
d3wd
Nov 18, 2009 10:57 AM CST
Janeane Garofalo? Icky!
Snowleopard
Nov 18, 2009 10:32 AM CST
cenac's not funny.

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