'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' Earns Three-Season Pickup With HBO | THR News

'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver' Earns Three-Season Pickup With HBO | THR News

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The Hollywood Reporter News episode discusses HBO's renewal of John Oliver's show, Last Week Tonight, for three more seasons, extending it through 2020. The renewal follows the show's success at the Emmy Awards, where it won for outstanding interactive program and picture editing. John Oliver humorously responds to the renewal, expressing gratitude to HBO and his staff. The episode concludes with information on where to find more TV news.

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What is the duration of the renewal for John Oliver's show 'Last Week Tonight'?

One season

Two seasons

Four seasons

Three seasons

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How many episodes will each upcoming season of 'Last Week Tonight' produce?

20 episodes

25 episodes

35 episodes

30 episodes

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What was John Oliver's humorous reaction to the praise from HBO's president?

He disagreed with everything said

He was confused by the praise

He ignored the comments

He agreed wholeheartedly

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Which award did 'Last Week Tonight' win at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards?

Outstanding Comedy Series

Outstanding Reality Program

Outstanding Drama Series

Outstanding Interactive Program

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For which category did 'Last Week Tonight' receive its first Emmy win last year?

Best Picture Editing

Best Variety Talk Series

Best Writing

Best Directing