John Oliver started out as the quirky British comedian on The Daily Show who did hilarious outsider comedy about America and out odd system of governance in this country. After successful years of being on The Daily Show, John Oliver moved over to his own show on HBO called The Last Week Tonight with John Oliver. And after 5 years, his show is the most influential on TV, although most people watch it on YouTube. He’s used comedy to highlight the worst problems in our society and he does so brilliantly.
How John Oliver Became the Most Influential Show on TV
John Oliver has reached new heights in political satire and TV-based activism. From buying medical debt to a crappy used car, John Oliver has used jokes, antics, and smart commentary to alert people to problems in society. He's funny and brilliant and his show is incredibly influential.