John Oliver vs Russell Crowe

One of the better episodes. Having known all about Giuliani's past, none of it surprises me. He's the perfect example of a guy who was in the right place at the right time (9/11) and it made him a celebrity of sorts.

The Russell Crowe stuff was great. And JO just loved it, you could tell.

 

Hopefully this isn't too political, but it's a nice change of pace after speaking about Giuliani and his boss who both lack a sense of humor.

 

I loved the bit in last night's episode. But I'm not sure I'd say what John Oliver did that led up to this would be considered a "prank" on Russell Crowe. Crowe was selling memorabilia in an auction, LWT bought it and donated it to one of the last operating Blockbuster stores. Doesn't seem like a prank to me. Just something silly like giving the massive train set to Scranton, PA.

 

It wasn't a prank- at least not at the same level as the Catheter Cowboy ads or the Marlon Bundo book. A Russell Crowe jockstrap begs to be made fun of and Oliver was obliging.

 

I worried for a moment. I mean, not the Koala thing, but I can imagine him ending the show in just such a way, whenever it does end. Maybe even with more episodes listed on the schedule, just to throw us off.

(But he didn't say "And this is real"...)

 

The show (along with Oliver) is signed through 2020

 

So, this is REALLY a thing:

Everything You (and John Oliver) Need to Know About Koala Chlamydia

 

After I watched this episode I actually went to Google to make sure the show wasn't going away (whew!). Well done.

As to the Koala thing - It makes me profoundly sad for any animal to suffer so I hope they are getting a handle on this thing.

 

It's probably just me but stunts/pranks like this are my least favorite part of the show.

(All those bits about TV anchors aren't that great either. )

 

He did joke about that in last night's episode.

Spoiler

Claimed he didn't realize HBO contracts were that hard to get out of

 

Video Unavailable for the John Oliver Russell Crowe Blockbuster Finale link further up the thread.

 

The Alaska store closed, and the jockstrap is missing!

 

Saw that Sunday night. It is so fantastic!