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John Oliver Slams Jay Leno

Jay Leno criticizes modern late-night comedy for alienating half the audience with partisan politics
Jay Leno reflected on his balanced political approach during his 'Tonight Show' years compared with today's divisive late-night landscape.
John Oliver Shares His Blunt Reaction To Jay Leno's Politics-In-Comedy Advice
Oliver’s remarks arrive over six years after he ripped Leno’s calls for a return to a bit more “civility” in late night TV, advising “The Tonight Show” host to “go fuck” himself and highlighting his history of relentless jokes aimed at Monica Lewinsky (Leno has since denied that he targeted her on his program).
John Oliver Slams Jay Leno After Giving Advice About Late-Night Shows: ‘Hard Pass’
John Oliver said he will not be taking comedy advice from Jay Leno, who suggested late-night comedians are alienating half of their audience with political jokes.
Jay Leno Roasts Today's Late-Night Hosts: Nobody 'Wants to Hear a Lecture'
Former "Tonight Show" host Jay Leno commented on the state of late-night comedy last month in light of CBS firing Stephen Colbert, and said the audience isn't looking for a political speech -- they simply want to be entertained.
John Oliver Didn’t Hold Back When Asked About Jay Leno
John Oliver will not be taking Jay Leno's "comedic advice" after the former Tonight Show host slammed current late-night hosts for their political comedy. "Who thinks that way? Executives? Comedy can’t be for everyone.
What did Jay Leno say to John Oliver? Late night host says comedy 'can't be for everyone'
The Last Week Tonight host, 48, slammed Leno, 75, for scrutinizing fellow late-night TV hosts, for alienating “half an audience” with their political humor. Leno's comments came on the heels of CBS axing Stephen Colbert's The Late Show.
Jay Leno criticizes political late-night hosts amid Colbert 'Late Show' cancellation
Jay Leno's comments about politics during late-night TV take on new meaning amid the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's CBS hosting gig.
John Oliver Claps Back at Jay Leno’s Late Night TV Criticism: ‘Hard Pass’ on Taking Advice From Him
John Oliver responded to Jay Leno’s late night TV criticism, explaining why comedy doesn’t need to appeal to the widest audience possible
John Oliver Takes Jab At Jay Leno’s Reaction To Stephen Colbert’s Show Cancelation: ‘Comedy Can’t Be For Everyone’
John Oliver does not agree with Jay Leno’s ideas about involving politics in comedy and is sharing his thoughts.
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