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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 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.
John Oliver Throws Major Shade at Jay Leno’s Comedy Advice: ‘Hard Pass’
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John Oliver mocks Jay Leno for comments about political late-night hosts
Oliver's Emmy-winning "Last Week Tonight" is structured around one main segment each week that dives deep into a particular topic. Recent subjects have included juvenile justice, AI and deferred prosecution agreements. Oliver has also tackled segments focused more on politics, and he has been critical of President Donald Trump.
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.
John Oliver Slams Jay Leno Over Late-Night Show Criticism: 'Hard Pass'
John Oliver is not looking for advice from Jay Leno. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Oliver shared his thoughts on Leno's view that current late night talk show hosts are alienating viewers by highlighting their political views.
Jay Leno slams late-night hosts for alienating half of viewers by targeting just Trump
Former late-night comedy giant Jay Leno thinks today’s TV hosts are fools for falling back on one-sided political humor – explaining they’re isolating half their audience with the endless partisan
Jay Leno, Piers Morgan weigh in on Colbert cancellation, late night
CBS’ recent cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” has had a reverberating effect on the television landscape.
Jay Leno Says Late Night Hosts ‘Alienate’ Viewers: ‘I Don’t Think Anybody Wants to Hear a Lecture’
Former 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno — which includes Stephen Colbert — says that current late night host 'alienate' part of their audience.
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.

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.

Jon Stewart Mocks Jay Leno for Criticizing Colbert

Stephen Colbert, a frequent critic of Donald Trump, was blindsided by the news of his firing, which came just days after he’d ...

John Oliver slams Jay Leno’s late-night TV advice: ‘Hard pass’

The “Last Week Tonight” host, 48, responded to Leno, 75, recently criticizing late-night TV hosts for alienating half their ...