Seth Found Out He Lost a Writers Guild Award to John Oliver While on Stage Together

John Oliver talks about the New Year's Eve celebration he had with Seth in Las Vegas, watching Conan O'Brien on Hot Ones and how he is so much calmer when he is doing stand-up comedy.
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Seth Found Out He Lost a Writers Guild Award to John Oliver While on Stage Together - Late Night with Seth Meyers
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[@tessas]

That was me who told them who won! I can’t believe they remembered this and thought it was funny enough to bring up on the show. Just sitting at home screaming/sobbing.

[@LiquidToddnyc]

Hahaha. That's awesome!

[@HRHDMKYT]

Trendsetter!!!!

[@user-rm9zx7ln9i]

You had the opportunity to personally slam Seth to his face in the nicest possible way, what a jackal!

[@lynnhettrick7588]

That’s awesome! I was there too! I asked Seth who holds the cue cards when Wally Two-Trees isn’t there.

[@paulenicola]

Was it also you who asked John on Russell Howard's show how it felt for him that Liverpool finally won the Premier League?

[@dampaul13]

"Mrs. Meyers, can I ask why you are filing for divorce?" "Have you seen the way they look at each other?!?!?"

[@sixstringedthing]

Standard Procedure For Whenever I See John Oliver Featured In Anything: 1. Click Thumbnail. 2. Immediately comment about how nice and fun this was. 3. Watch video. 4. Edit comment to add additional nuance regarding how nice and fun this was. Yeah, I stan British Birdman, fucking fight me. edit: came back to watch this a second time and realised I forgot to click Like the first time, how disgraceful

[@smily4]

Haha, for me it is 1. Click on thumbnail 2. Like video 3. Watch video

[@savethezombies]

Oliver did have one of THE best Hot Ones interviews. I love when he said he's expecting to wake up in a hospital room with them saying he passed out at Queso Sin Queso and the rest of the interview was a coma dream.

[@poopsonastick13]

I thought so too until i saw Conan’s 😂

[@barkergirl33]

Seth always gets John to laugh like a child. It's so funny and cute. They have such great chemistry.

[@tytn9978]

John Oliver was definitely channelling Charles Dickens in that "touching moment"! WHAT a pair! For 7 minutes they made me forget about everything else going on in the world!

[@barkergirl33]

@tytn9978 What a way to put it lol, very true.

[@vickywitton1008]

John gets so bouncy when he is with Seth,it's so cute!

[@danielkanewske8473]

Oliver pressing his face against glass like a Victorian orphan couldn't be more appropriate!

[@florete2310]

Oh, he's drawing from a Dickensian background, theatre-wise speaking XD

[@danielkanewske8473]

@@florete2310 clearly

[@empireoflightz]

John Oliver can have chemistry with a dead rodent honestly... but him and Seth together is more fireworks than you'll see on New Year's Eve in Vegas, even if you're not stuck behind a glass window

[@peachesthesordid8619]

John on hot one's was hysterical. I laughed so hard I cried.

[@GlendaleFields301]

No it wasn't. Conan's obviously was the more hysterical one.

[@sirensong63]

@@GlendaleFields301 They weren't comparing him to anyone else?

[@jamespryor5967]

@@GlendaleFields301 Technically, neither can be hysterical, because they're not women.

[@ghilemaer]

I've always loved these two individually, and seeing the personal and professional bond they've formed over the past few years makes the world feel like a slightly nicer place to be in. It's like, aw, the cheerful crotchety Brit and the secretly grumpy American found each other! 😍

[@MYNAMEISGARY]

It's cool that an SNL writer and Daily Show correspondent ended up as good as friends as they did

[@tweex1]

Seth is colloquially known as "Guy who drinks a lot"

[@HRHDMKYT]

@@tweex1Oh oh oh!! Has John Oliver done a “Day Drinking With Seth” episode yet? I NEED that in my life!!!

[@BforCali]

I love that every time John comes on, the introducing music just gets, merrier.

[@wallacerose8663]

This time , was it the song "Woo-Hoo"? I wasn't quite sure.

[@carolz5090]

It was “Killer Boogie.”

[@PristinePerceptions]

It's to offset the sadness in John's eyes 😂

[@BforCali]

@@PristinePerceptions 🤣🤣 no beat is strong enough

[@shinyplaid]

4:45 the way John visually tenses up just mentioning the beach. 😂

[@LiquidToddnyc]

YES!

[@courtney-ray]

I feel him on that!

[@NewMessage]

Fun Fact: John might win an Emmy for this appearance.

[@HRHDMKYT]

😂 “For this I *will* not stand!” 😂

[@sherinameless1618]

I heard they are going to give him the Emmy that Seth was going to get for Corrections.

[@Mandoslicer]

He might win an Emmy for his acceptance speech at the Emmys.

[@nastybedazzler]

"this is so lit". Seth Meyers and John Oliver are my two favorite late night hosts, its always nice to see them together.

[@tweex1]

It's clear that they get along and find each other very funny. Great dynamic from two of my favorite media personalities for sure!

[@jeffhodge7333]

Agreed. The late-night hosts are sharp, and they all hate Trump. So, I know I'm on the correct side of things.

[@GlendaleFields301]

@nastybedazzler Clearly you have not heard of Conan O'Brien or Craig Ferguson.

[@llobinske]

@@tweex1 Yes! I would love to see them together in concert (would that we could afford to go to the Beacon from Florida!). Maybe they can come to Orlando sometime (I wouldn't dare ask them to come to Tallahassee, where I'm from).

[@kyleroahrig7267]

@@GlendaleFields301 Sadly, Craig Ferguson doesn't do late night anymore lol. Watched a podcast he did a while back with Bert Kreischer, and it sounds like he considers himself mostly retired and doesn't intend to do stand up or late night hosting anymore. It's a super interesting watch, though. His anecdotes about the late night show were friggin hilarious.

[@Dan-Simms]

Conan was an insane person on Hot Ones, it will go down as the greatest of all time. Idk how anyone could top what he did.

[@toddthechimeralinguist]

Two English historical eras mentioned in the first 4 minutes. I love you, John.

[@TheDevnul]

It’s a different type of interview than any other guest. Them praising Sean at hot ones, and the show format is well deserved.

[@barcelonachair6487]

John makes any show better! He is the magic of television and all he has to do is talk.

[@nudgie9]

So true. He truly makes me laugh And makes my day better and fun!

[@vickiep4217]

I loved his early stand up. Please revoke his citizenship so we can have him back. Pleeeaaasssse. 😂

[@tweex1]

​@@vickiep4217 No take-backsies.

[@vickiep4217]

@@tweex1 oh **£&@"*!

[@bobgreen3950]

He should get his own show!

[@nedcurfman3486]

John is the Late Night equivalent of interviewing your roommate, and we love it

[@ZaraAxelrod]

I am so happy whenever John Oliver is a guest.

[@nth.aurora]

This is amazing. Seth should have apologised to John for taking a two week hiatus and letting the jackals loose on Last Week Tonight

[@LindaC616]

And we were desperate, because we did not know if Corrections was coming back and we would ever eat again

[@paulnolan4971]

@@LindaC616 It was a brutal time.

[@LindaC616]

@@paulnolan4971 indeed twas!

[@tweex1]

As a jackal, I gotta say... Last Week Tonight? A lot less to correct. Not very satisfying. I require Seth and his writers to continue to create their VERY FLAWED show so that I have some bones to gnaw on.

[@ghilemaer]

@@tweex1 Oh, you know the Late Night graphics department in particular LOVES to feed us with those constant "mistakes."

[@jasonflay8818]

You know what eould be hilarious, Seth having Sean Evans on and do 'Mild Ones' where Sean gets interviewed while eating Cream of Wheat, vanilla ice cream, plain yogurt and mashed potatoes.

[@oakfat5178]

In John Oliver's half of that man-hug, his body language was screaming "Please don't hug me - I'm English!"

[@coachmcguirk6297]

His impression of his hairs being angry was adorable.

[@frankcoverjr.-jz3ne]

Conan on “Hot Ones” is as good as it gets!😂😊

[@molochi]

His "commit to the bit" was heroic.

[@Jivolt]

“CALL THE WIFE!” had me crying.

[@kylefindlan4450]

⁠IT'S NOT A BIT!

[@SyzygyNoon]

@@kylefindlan4450It absolutely isn’t! _rubs hot sauce on his nipples_

[@ItalianoYMexicano]

The show he was promoting on Hot Ones is pretty damn funny too. I cried laughing when he went to see the Argentinian soccer team.

[@Zonker66]

I love he brought up Conan on Hot Ones... that was insane!

[@blackcatcrochet]

John Oliver is my favorite late night talk show host ever. There's not even a close second. I couldn't even pick one if I had to. I literally can't think of a single person who comes close.

[@dilsadmeraler]

I came all the way from Louisiana to see you guys at Beacon Theatre which was my dream for years 😊 it was a magical night for me. Thanks so much for making it happen ❤❤❤

[@hankfrance4559]

I love how Seth basically only is paying real attention to John when he's on stage- no real need or feeling like he has to keep the audience engaged, we're basically just getting a side profile for seven minutes straight

[@endlessmtnwildlife]

This is so exciting--a confluence of three things I love; John Oliver, Hot Ones, and correcting grammar. It's not "party animals like you and I," it's "you and me." If you take out the "you and" it would end up "party animal like I," which all grammar jackals know is incorrect.

[@adamwells9352]

When your right, your right!

[@McCarthyJohn100]

​@adamwells9352 *you're not your

[@adamwells9352]

@@McCarthyJohn100 I just checked, and that's not it's spelling.

[@McCarthyJohn100]

@adamwells9352 your is possessive. Your house or your car. You're is a contraction of you are. If it's in place of you are, which your statement is, then it should be you're

[@adamwells9352]

@@McCarthyJohn100 See, this is why the grammar jackals earn there keep. I like to happily imagine them out there, just carefully noting where the mistakes are at.

[@gusparkwood4890]

Seth and John are so Fun together

[@nudgie9]

I would Love to attend one of their stand ups. 😂

[@schattentaenzerin]

Always a joy to watch each of you individually. But having you together is such a treat. You raise each other up. I hope you'll keep working together and continue to be friends. Makes me happy to see you goofing of like it's all a big outtake and there's no audience 😊

[@tubelev]

Very nice to see Hot Ones get the love it deserves! ❤

[@MrSimonj1970]

These two should work together more - great chemistry!

[@jonathan102]

You can tell these two are genuine friends as their interviews are often the best.

[@melissylum4106]

I was at that Vegas show, and it was incredibly fine. I was in my hotel in time to see the fireworks. Lol.

[@markfairbanks3533]

I had three tablespoons of insanely hot sauce the other day. When I slept I had the most vivid dream of being chased by wolves. Woke up to my heart popping out of my chest, like a cartoon character in love. When Seth says he's going to go through a strange 24 hours, hot sauce is no joke.

[@Makeshiftmustang]

They are both masters at self deprecating humor 😅

[@ericluchsfoothillhs8898]

We LOVED the NYE show! Hope you all enjoyed the festivities after!

[@LauraPL256]

I love these two together so much I could watch this for hours 😂

[@Nuggetwill]

Seth and John are a comedy duo where both play the straight man.

[@step30dub]

As in not gay?

[@Rush2112Rulz]

This doesn’t seem like a compliment …

[@GeekGamer666]

But at differing times which is where the magic happens.

[@GeekGamer666]

@@step30dub Straight man is a comedy term for the person acting serious that makes the comedic moment more obvious, and thus more funny.

[@tomrichardson1426]

The best part (it's all both entertaining and interesting) in my opinion was hearing about the : Hot ones interview and hearing about how Conan Obrian handled his Hot Ones interview

[@celestialnubian]

I love that Hot Ones has gotten so big that people talk about it on other shows. I want Amber Ruffin, Willow, Jaden, Brad Pitt, Donald Glover, Noel & Liam, Ringo... to appear on Hot Ones.

[@Studeb]

Love how all show hosts are impressed with Conan's Hot Ones performance, the man was insane!

[@mhewwariya2395]

Can't wait to rewatch this clip (and Part 2 of this interview) until the next time John Oliver is on Late Night!

[@veritywilcox5001]

Ha! I’m Already on my 3rd re-watch, back and forth with the 2nd half of Oliver’s interview. Just gets better.😂😅😂

[@mhewwariya2395]

@@veritywilcox5001 It gets better every time for real 🤣🤣especially his adorable laugh in that second part. The market can't get enough of John Oliver & Seth Meyers, and we totally agree with that!

[@christopherhess6835]

I love them together 😁

[@itspersonal3351]

Dos de mis favoritos. John Oliver y Seth Meyers. Hurra! 🥰🙏🏾🇺🇸💙

[@MattnUska]

It’s so fun to watch two comedians chatting.

[@ashlei315]

Omg yaaaas… we need a Hot Ones Afterward show! 😂 (Sidenote: it’s so amazing to see Seth & John together! ♥️)

[@krisfrederick5001]

Conan was the most amazing Hot Ones in history. Fearless...and thoughtless simultaneously. He outdid Gordon Ramsay's performance. 🐔🔥

[@necrophobya]

I so hope that you your whole families are friends and your kids play together

[@ChicagoJon2016]

So good. Love to hear the Hot Ones riffs. Long time fan of that and of John and Seth

[@ShowUpandGlowASMR]

I always love when these two get together. It's a giggle fest. 🤣

[@soni8995]

The magic these two create together...!!! Love it!!! 😄🤩

[@Janestjohns]

LOVE the props to Hot Ones & Sean’s interviews. John and Seth’s episodes were both so good ❤🔥🌶

[@Dzalgirl]

Ok guys! Can you stream the Vegas show, so I can watch it Spain?

[@crimps321]

lol, these two guys who hate the beach, they're great

[@sergioalejandrorubioflores8905]

With John and Seths anatomy, they would destroy a cocaine brick like two human Dyson's 😂

[@Makoto-Hayashi]

If Seth could get Zazu to be part of Corrections, it might finally win an Emmy. 😉

[@unmeshl.6708]

Absolute best pairing on late night television. Hands down.

[@LiquidToddnyc]

God I love these two guys. They're so friggin' smart and funny together.

[@freddogrosso9835]

They're like a "younger" version of Martin Short and Steve Martin.

[@khallo151]

One big commercial for the next big show. MORE PLEASE

[@seiryoden]

I sleep better at night knowing that John and Seth are irl friends.

[@evelina733]

So good to see you two together:)

[@user-pu2cj3no5f]

Besides everything else, John is a very smart man.

[@robk79]

I was at that NYE show. It was awesome! I was back at my brother's house before midnight. Really hit it hard! 😀

[@AbqDez]

I am wondering if John Oliver has ever heard the song "Stress" by Jim's Big Ego. It just feels like Exactly the thing he should listen to if he has not.

[@Tillereen143]

Could we possibly get presidential debates in a HotOnes setting? They would be less able to lie or make up non-answers.

[@kitskivich]

Solid gold. They'd have to have NASA diapers on The Former Guy during shooting.

[@macmcleod1188]

And the questions would be well researched but not gotcha questions.

[@heidiho3089]

Love these guys together.

[@mathidew]

I remember one time John called out Seth for introducing him as ‘our very good friend’, John questioning his sincerity, and since then I listen closely to how Seth intro’s other guests. He only says that for his actual close friends 🥲🥹🙌

[@jamiegasbarro2400]

I love these two together! They have so much fun!

[@carolz5090]

fyi Seth (knowing you’re always with us, hovering somewhere out there), the band is very aptly playing Killer Boogie for John’s walk on.

[@christineday3245]

Should have been "party animals like you and ME." I love these two together.

[@kazza6078]

Favorite duo ever

[@ericawentz2734]

So much joy 🤩 n these two being together!! More please

[@galewhiteman2047]

Love these guys. My top two.

[@keisha2120]

I'm so glad you guys are doing more stand up, it really exercises your skills and will hopefully translate into your respective shows.

[@Mene0]

Love them both

[@ItalianoYMexicano]

I actually saw the Siegfried and Roy tiger show when I was 10 years-old and the tiger attack happened maybe 6 months later. If I remember correctly, they actually did continue the show for a bit even after the attack. It did go away completely though a few years later.

[@byindani]

John is a cool cat who loves to read.

[@SgtPowell]

Great interview! Why is the band NEVER on camera??

[@ninadunham3543]

I love these two!

[@lee-annewalker3430]

We need John and Seth to do a react vid to the Connan Hot One Episode. Please

[@iluvdissheet]

I ❤ these 2....🥰 always good times

[@mrmoshpotato]

Them talking about being on Hot Ones is great!

[@bubblesezblonde]

Enjoyed this thanks

[@GreenWitch1]

I love Hot Ones! He was especially entertaining 😅

[@gavinsmith9571]

I would love for Seth to have John and Andy Samberg on at the same time would just be awesome to see those two worlds of Seth colliding....

[@jesucio]

Hot Ones definitely needs an After Hours show: Hot #Twos.

[@macmcleod1188]

I was so happy to hear them both talk about their experiences on hot ones. I had seen both of them on it and it seems like the 150 to 250 people who have been on Hot Ones form unique Club among the global population.

[@jackiesantangelo6610]

Come to Boston - I've seen John before. HE was affordable SETH!

[@LindaC616]

Josh Johnson has an ethical approach to ticket sales and he is selling out all over

[@user-yq6xy5gd8p]

Love Hot Ones!

[@ChipCain]

If I could choose 2 blokes to have a pint with then it would be these two legends.

[@mgpriester]

Daydrinking with John Oliver in a Pub that is full of ManUnited-devotionalia - release the inner beast!

[@ZenHulk]

my two favorites, well as long as jon stays retired.

[@lonniethomas2649]

John’s Hot Ones appearance was the best!!

[@isuzu343]

Until a tall Danish woman with beady eyes and thin lips showed up.

[@marcwright8395]

Love Professor Duncan

[@esmeralda478]

💕My favorites! ! ! ! 💕

[@toddwatson4019]

Please come to Australia and do some shows together. Holiday and a tiny bit of work.

[@andrew24601]

Oh my god, I’m SO excited to see these goofballs live together next month at the beacon theatre!