# Daily Show: John Oliver!!! **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [June 11, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758 "2013-06-11T22:39:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/1 "2013-06-11T22:39:22Z")
I just saw the show. I thought he was hilarious, but more importantly, he showed great _craft_ - his standup experience showed. Yay. ---
**Author:** ![Sherrerd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sherrerd/32/8_2.png) [@Sherrerd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sherrerd)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/2 "2013-06-11T22:44:30Z")
I agree. Jon Stewart (in my view) is a national treasure, and I’ll miss knowing what he thinks of the story of the day, for the next several weeks. But Oliver is smart and (as you point out) has the timing and presence to put across the comedy and satire nicely. ---
**Author:** ![Dendarii\_Dame](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/bbce88/32.png) [@Dendarii\_Dame](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dendarii_Dame)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/3 "2013-06-11T22:48:25Z")
“Our guest tonight is Seth Rogen. I look forward to explaining to him who the #!\*% I am.” Funny stuff. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/4 "2013-06-11T22:56:39Z")
He did a good job, but I don’t know why your are crediting him with any of the jokes, seeing as they are written by the same people. He just apparently can deliver the same jokes Jon can. He felt perfectly natural in the role, and it actually did not seem awkward like he claimed it would. The only thing I’m unsure about are his chops as an interviewer, where Jon excels. I mean, he did fine this time, but it was actor and one who held his own. Plus they cut away for a bit to cut the time short. But, for the first part of the show, John Oliver is literally just as good as Jon Stewart. At least, so far. ---
**Author:** ![Precambrianmollusc](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/precambrianmollusc/32/63_2.png) [@Precambrianmollusc](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Precambrianmollusc)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 11:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/5 "2013-06-11T23:12:17Z")
If you like John Oliver I highly recommend his podcast he does in conjunction with Andy Zaltzman , it is out most Fridays, although will probably be pretty spotty over the next few months. The Bugle [http://thebuglepodcast.com/](http://thebuglepodcast.com/) ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 11:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/6 "2013-06-11T23:34:47Z")
Armando Iannucci guests tonight? Has anyone over here even heard of him? Have his series been on BBC America? Or is this the first step in the Invasion of the British Panel Shows? Because I’d be all for it. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2013, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/7 "2013-06-11T23:35:54Z")
I’m pissed. I should have been ahead of John Oliver in line for the job. ---
**Author:** ![WordMan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/e8c25b/32.png) [@WordMan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WordMan)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 12:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/8 "2013-06-12T00:02:21Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > He did a good job, but I don’t know why your are crediting him with any of the jokes, seeing as they are written by the same people. He just apparently can deliver the same jokes Jon can. He felt perfectly natural in the role, and it actually did not seem awkward like he claimed it would. > > The only thing I’m unsure about are his chops as an interviewer, where Jon excels. I mean, he did fine this time, but it was actor and one who held his own. Plus they cut away for a bit to cut the time short. > > But, for the first part of the show, John Oliver is literally just as good as Jon Stewart. At least, so far. “He seemed natural at reading the writer’s lines.” Dude - do you have _any_ idea how hard that is?!?!?! :rolleyes: ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 12:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/9 "2013-06-12T00:18:39Z")
> [@dropzone](#): > > Armando Iannucci guests tonight? Has anyone over here even heard of him? Have his series been on BBC America? Or is this the first step in the Invasion of the British Panel Shows? Because I’d be all for it. He created/writes/directs the HBO show “Veep” and previously was responsible for the very excellent political comedy “In the Loop.” ---
**Author:** ![Loach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/loach/32/350_2.png) [@Loach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Loach)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/10 "2013-06-12T00:19:25Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > He did a good job, but I don’t know why your are crediting him with any of the jokes, seeing as they are written by the same people. He just apparently can deliver the same jokes Jon can. He felt perfectly natural in the role, and it actually did not seem awkward like he claimed it would. > > The only thing I’m unsure about are his chops as an interviewer, where Jon excels. I mean, he did fine this time, but it was actor and one who held his own. Plus they cut away for a bit to cut the time short. > > But, for the first part of the show, John Oliver is literally just as good as Jon Stewart. At least, so far. John Oliver has writing credits on 876 episodes of The Daily Show. So he isn’t just reading the TelePrompTer. ---
**Author:** ![Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e4f/32.png) [@Digital\_is\_the\_new\_Analog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Digital_is_the_new_Analog)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 12:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/11 "2013-06-12T00:54:45Z")
I was happily impressed. Didn’t know what to expect. I’m not of fan of the fake-reporter part of the show, so it was good seeing him out of that role. Good job, John. ---
**Author:** ![dropzone](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dropzone/32/7515_2.png) [@dropzone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dropzone)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/12 "2013-06-12T01:46:24Z")
> [@Bob Ducca](#): > > He created/writes/directs the HBO show “Veep” and previously was responsible for the very excellent political comedy “In the Loop.” So what you’re saying is that nobody’s heard of him? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 1:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/13 "2013-06-12T01:50:24Z")
I have an intense crush on John Oliver . . . and he’s funny too. It’s gonna be a great summer. ---
**Author:** ![mr.jp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/48db29/32.png) [@mr.jp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mr.jp)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/14 "2013-06-12T06:59:50Z")
> [@WordMan](#): > > “He seemed natural at reading the writer’s lines.” > > Dude - do you have _any_ idea how hard that is?!?!?! > > :rolleyes: I’m Ron Burgundy? ---
**Author:** ![aurora\_maire](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aurora_maire/32/328_2.png) [@aurora\_maire](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aurora_maire)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/15 "2013-06-12T07:03:32Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > The only thing I’m unsure about are his chops as an interviewer, where Jon excels. I mean, he did fine this time, but it was actor and one who held his own. Plus they cut away for a bit to cut the time short. After watching the second one tonight, I’m having a problem seeing him as just John Oliver, if that makes any sense. During the interview, it feels like he is still doing a “bit” and not just being himself talking to someone. Of course, that’s my perception from only having ever seen him do the scripted comedy stuff. And I think he did fine with that. I guess I don’t feel like I “know” him outside of that which makes the interviews feel weird. ---
**Author:** ![Sampiro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/2acd7d/32.png) [@Sampiro](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sampiro)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/16 "2013-06-12T20:00:45Z")
> [@Sherrerd](#): > > I agree. Jon Stewart (in my view) is a national treasure, and I’ll miss knowing what he thinks of the story of the day, for the next several weeks. I’m guessing he’ll be showing up via satellite occasionally. It would be almost impossible for him no to, I would think. (I’m very excited about the movie he’s making.) ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 8:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/17 "2013-06-12T20:49:11Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > He did a good job, but I don’t know why your are crediting him with any of the jokes, seeing as they are written by the same people. He just apparently can deliver the same jokes Jon can. I don’t think you’re giving either of them enough credit. Jon Stewart is involved in choosing the stories they do and refining the ideas for the segments. He doesn’t just read jokes written by other people. I assume Oliver is filling that role now. So far the show hasn’t sounded much different with Oliver at the desk and I’m interested to see if he keeps things pretty much as they are or if he gets more active on the editorial side of things and changes the voice of the show at all. His seems comfortable standup experience definitely shows. I also found myself hoping for a recurring “Jon Stewart is off tonight” joke after the first show and they kind of did one last night, so I hope that continues. ---
**Author:** ![LibrarySpy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f9ae1b/32.png) [@LibrarySpy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LibrarySpy)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/18 "2013-06-12T20:54:23Z")
I think John Oliver’s political tone last night was different than Jon Stewart’s. I found that interesting, and credited Oliver’s heavy involvement with the writing. He’s doing a great job. I’m relieved, because I hate his podcast. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![BrainGlutton](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/82dd89/32.png) [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/19 "2013-06-12T20:59:59Z")
> [@BigT](#): > > He did a good job, but I don’t know why your are crediting him with any of the jokes, seeing as they are written by the same people. Well, the same people minus Jon. I’m sure he contributes **some** of the material. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2013, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758/20 "2013-06-12T21:47:37Z")
> [@Marley23](#): > > So far the show hasn’t sounded much different with Oliver at the desk and I’m interested to see if he keeps things pretty much as they are or if he gets more active on the editorial side of things and changes the voice of the show at all. Certainly it’s changing the voice of the show; did you hear how he pronounced privacy? And I wonder if Armando Iannucci’s guest appearance was John Oliver’s idea; he mentioned that Iannucci’s shows were among his favorites. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/daily-show-john-oliver/660758.md?page=2)