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John Oliver scores his dream job: A soap opera gig on 'General Hospital'
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- It’s no joke: John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” is checking into “General Hospital,” the ABC soap opera.
- The host of the weekly series that takes sharply comedic aim at government and institutions announced during his June 28 episode that he will appear on the daytime soap on July 2, 3 and 6.
- The appearance is the culmination of Oliver’s pleas to soap opera producers during the March 8 installment of his show that they consider him for a part.
John Oliver in a scene from “General Hospital.” (Christine Bartolucci / Disney) By Greg Braxton Senior Writer, Culture and Representation Follow June 28, 2026 9 PM PT 1 2 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
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It’s no joke: John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” is checking into “General Hospital,” the ABC soap opera.
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