John Oliver says working for Jon Stewart on 'The Daily Show' was a 'dream come true', recalls time he broke his nose on the job
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: John Oliver, host of HBO's 'Last Week Tonight', recently shared nostalgic and humorous insights into his time as a correspondent on Jon Stewart's 'The Daily Show'.
During an episode of First We Feast's viral interview series, 'Hot Ones', the 18-time Emmy winner recalled how he broke his nose while filming a segment about the war in America in 2006, as per CNN.
John Oliver's The Daily Show' nose-breaking mishap
Reflecting on the incident, Oliver, who is originally from the United Kingdom, remarked, "That was one of my first experiences in America was breaking my nose. It probably made me realize that I was in the right place to work."
The mishap occurred during a Civil War reenactment for the Comedy Central show, where the 'Last Week Tonight' host, in an energetic portrayal, face-planted on the grass after running across a field, shouting "Freedom."
His blood-covered face became an unintentional comedic moment for the show.
Despite the accident, Oliver found solace in the camaraderie of the 'The Daily Show' team. He shared, "To get back to the office and hear them playing that clip again and again and laughing so hard, it kind of made me think, 'Oh, you’re more concerned about the joke than me. I think this is where I belong.'"
John Oliver says working with Jon Stewart was a dream come true for him
When asked about the most harrowing experience on the show, Oliver humorously replied, "They were all pretty harrowing." However, the comedian emphasized that working for Stewart was a dream come true.
Since leaving 'The Daily Show' in 2013, Oliver has achieved significant success as the host of HBO's 'Last Week Tonight', a news-centric program that debuted in 2014.
The show has since garnered 28 Emmys, two Peabody Awards, and two Writers Guild of America Awards, solidifying the comedian's reputation as a formidable figure in late-night comedy.
As Jon Stewart prepares to return to 'The Daily Show' on Mondays, starting February 12, throughout the 2024 election cycle, the legacy of the show and the comedic bonds forged by the likes of Oliver continue to resonate in the world of late-night satire.
