John Oliver has been unleashing his searing, satirical take on the U.S., his adopted homeland, for years. The comedian plans to continue for "as long as America has systemic problems." ...

Known for its hands-off approach to development, HBO has given Oliver, Carvell and their staff of eight writers broad latitude to create the show they want, rather than pushing them to conform to ...

John Oliver used to bomb often doing stand-up comedy on stage. Now he has his own TV show, where he delivers searing, satirical takes on America.

Late night TV host John Oliver spoke to All Things Considered about the last few months off air, the tentative agreement for writers, and what he hopes for his writers in the future.

“Daily Show” head writer and co-producer Tim Carvell is leaving the comedic news show to become the showrunner and an executive producer for John Oliver ‘s untitled HBO series, a network ...

When someone calls Oliver, Stewart or Colbert a journalist, it’s often because that person wants something–for the hosts to commit themselves to a certain cause or to declare neutrality; for ...

Oliver asked Tim Carvell, head writer at "The Daily Show," and comedy producer Liz Stanton to join him. They were given the 11 p.m. slot on Sunday nights.

Oliver's team, including showrunner Tim Carvell, narrowed down applicants through two rounds of blind selection, the host of the late-night news parody show told Cosmopolitan editor in chief ...

“ Last Week Tonight With John Oliver ” has been renewed for three more seasons at HBO. The deal will keep the series on the air through 2026. “We’re very happy to get to keep making this ...

John Oliver's upcoming show now has its showrunner. Tim Carvell, who's been a writer at The Daily Show since 2004 and its head writer since 2011, has signed on as both showrunner and executive ...