Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmmy-winning comedian John Oliver, host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, is scheduled to make a three-episode cameo appearance on the enduring ABC television soap opera, General Hospital. Oliver publicly expressed his desire for a daytime soap opera role in March, admitting he was envious of ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, who has portrayed a character on General Hospital for a decade. His debut on the show is slated for this Thursday, with Oliver humorously stating that it was 'a true honour to be a small stain on the history of this illustrious show'. General Hospital, which began airing 63 years ago, has a notable history of featuring unconventional stars, including rock musician Rick Springfield and Oscar-winning Elizabeth Taylor. Oliver, known for his outspoken commentary on US politics and his 32 Emmy-winning satirical news programme, will join the cast of the 64-year-old show, which is the longest-running scripted US drama. In fullJohn Oliver lands dream TV gig after requesting ‘juicy’ roleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
John Oliver fufills life-long wish with cameo on classic soap opera
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleEmmy-winning comedian John Oliver, host of HBO's Last Week Tonight, is scheduled to make a three-episode cameo appearance on the enduring ABC television soap opera, General Hospital. Oliver publicly expressed his desire for a daytime soap opera role in March, admitting he was envious of ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, who has portrayed a character on General Hospital for a decade. His debut on the show is slated for this Thursday, with Oliver humorously stating that it was 'a true honour to be a small stain on the history of this illustrious show'. General Hospital, which began airing 63 years ago, has a notable history of featuring unconventional stars, including rock musician Rick Springfield and Oscar-winning Elizabeth Taylor. Oliver, known for his outspoken commentary on US politics and his 32 Emmy-winning satirical news programme, will join the cast of the 64-year-old show, which is the longest-running scripted US drama. In fullJohn Oliver lands dream TV gig after requesting ‘juicy’ roleThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
