John Oliver in New York, March 31, 2014. Oliver, known for his appearances on “The Daily Show,” debuts his own comedic news-commentary show, ?Last Week Tonight,? April 27, 2014 on HBO. (CHAD BATKA/The New York Times Syndicate/Redux) — PHOTO MOVED IN ADVANCE AND NOT FOR USE – ONLINE OR IN PRINT – BEFORE APRIL 27, 2014.