It was a banner night for late-night political comedy: Jon Stewart returned as host of The daily showwhile Stephen Colbert welcomed his teammates daily program former student John Oliver as a guest at the late show.
Oliver was on hand to promote the premiere of the next season of his HBO series. Last week tonight, which once again involved trying to goad Disney into filing a lawsuit. Oliver was joined by Mickey Mouse Willie the steamboat. Since the character recently entered the public domain, “it can help promote any show that isn't related to Disney,” Oliver explained.
When Colbert noted Disney's reputation for being a notoriously litigious organization, Colbert responded, “I feel like I've been ignored, so I've been left with no choice but to take this to a higher level. “That’s why I’m so happy to have Steamboat Mickey here with you.”
When Colbert asked if he was complicit in having Steamboat Mickey, Oliver joked, “Wouldn't it be more fun to be in a courtroom together?”
Oliver previously featured Steamboat Mickey on a poster for Last week tonightwhich premieres its eleventh season on Sunday, February 18.
Oliver also recently teamed up with Seth Meyers for a monthly residency at the Beacon Theater in New York City that runs through June. Tickets are available for purchase here..
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