Movies and TV Very Last Late Night with Conan O Brien tonight.

Deberg_1990 · 02-20-2009, 12:10 PM

Ive always liked his show. Definately a true underdog story. I remember when he first started, everyone was like: "Who is he???"

Conan takes over Tonight Show June 1st. Jimmy Fallon takes over Late Night on march 2nd.

Leno moves to prime time in the fall.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...n_N.htm?csp=34

NEW YORK — Late Night With Conan O'Brien signs off Friday after 16 years and 2,725 episodes, after which its gangly red-haired host will pack up, move west and "reinvent" himself in his dream job: The Tonight Show.
In NBC's late-night game of musical chairs, Jimmy Fallon steps in for O'Brien on March 2, O'Brien replaces Jay Leno on the storied franchise on June 1, and Leno unexpectedly moves his act to prime time in early September.

But before all that, there's a bit of misty-eyed reminiscing to do. Since last week, the show has been re-airing some treasured remote segments, a mix of staff picks and fan favorites that includes Conan's apple-picking expedition with Mr. T and his quest to sell his 1992 Ford Taurus.

He has booked some favorite guests — Martha Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld and Norm Macdonald — and promises a surprise or two for Friday's finale, when the White Stripes also will appear. And there are the "silly montages that capture what this show is about," O'Brien said last week in his modest 30 Rock office, where boxes were piling up in the hallways.

"We're looking at all the different times I've gotten absurdly physical, or broken into song," he says. Another features all of the many robots, bears and Lincolns that have appeared.

"We're trying to walk the line between these being kind of normal shows" and greatest hits. "You don't want to get too self-indulgent," he says. "I don't want it to be a two-week salute to me. I'm not dying; this isn't Lou Gehrig's final speech. I'm being moved to the Los Angeles branch."

Though he's destined for an earlier time slot and a higher profile, it's easy to forget that when he replaced David Letterman on Late Night in 1993, O'Brien was a 29-year-old Harvard grad who had written for The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live but had no on-camera experience. That didn't inspire much confidence from NBC, which gave him a series of very short commitments to prove himself.

As Friday nears, O'Brien is reflective. "I'm a sentimental person who's trying very hard to be a tough cynical person," he says. But the looming change is "a little too big to contemplate. This show has been more than a job for me; I met my wife on a remote, and we have two kids. I got my dog through this show. This has been a huge central part of my life." Late Night's bulletin board has taken note: "THIS. IS. WEIRD." is scrawled on note cards that normally list upcoming sketches and guests.

"I'm quite good at denial, so I've been keeping it at bay," he says. "There's not time to dwell. (But) when we're doing the last show, it'll hit me. I'll probably cry like a baby."

'Hamas' Jenkins · 02-20-2009, 12:12 PM

I friggin love Conan.

In the year two thousaaaaaaaaaaaaaand. In the year two thousaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand...

**bogey** · 02-20-2009, 12:13 PM

In the beginning I hated Conan. Now, I think he's very good. He's no Letterman when it comes to delivery, but he's a close second. I don't get the Leno allure.

HC_Chief · 02-20-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

I friggin love Conan.

In the year two thousaaaaaaaaaaaaaand. In the year two thousaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand...

Seconded.

Demonpenz · 02-20-2009, 12:15 PM

The baseball one where he is playing 1800's baseball, and insult dog, are awesome. The fact he is so weird looking is great too good luck to the dude.

|Zach| · 02-20-2009, 12:19 PM

I can't remember the last time I laughed at Letterman. Literally...

Good luck to Conan!

vailpass · 02-20-2009, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I can't remember the last time I laughed at Letterman. Literally...

Good luck to Conan!

Some of you kids don't know shit

Letterman is the post-Carson king.
Conan is funny as hell. In what country is he a huge favorite? Denmark?

DaWolf · 02-20-2009, 12:25 PM

Can't believe it's been 16 friggin years. I still remember recording his first episode on the VCR. Damn, I'm getting old...

Deberg_1990 · 02-20-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I can't remember the last time I laughed at Letterman. Literally...

Good luck to Conan!

Ive always felt that Letterman became slightly watered down and more mainstream after he left Late Night.

Hopefully Conan doesnt get that way.

|Zach| · 02-20-2009, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

Some of you kids don't know shit

Letterman is the post-Carson king.
Conan is funny as hell. In what country is he a huge favorite? Denmark?

I know he got the job and he has been there for years. When I turn on the TV I just don't see it.

It feels less like a comedy show and more like riding an elevator 50 floors with someone else with a really awkward silence the whole time.

**bogey** · 02-20-2009, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I know he got the job and he has been there for years. When I turn on the TV I just don't see it.

It feels less like a comedy show and more like riding an elevator 50 floors with someone else with a really awkward silence the whole time.

What are your thoughts about Leno?

**doomy3** · 02-20-2009, 12:29 PM

I can't stand Conan or Leno. Huge fan of Letterman though

**Bugeater** · 02-20-2009, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I can't remember the last time I laughed at Letterman.

I can, it was when he was on NBC. His show has never been the same since the switch.

And I've never been a Leno fan.

Mama Hip Rockets · 02-20-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by |Zach|

I can't remember the last time I laughed at Letterman.

i take it you did not watch the joaquin phoenix interview the other night?

|Zach| · 02-20-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bogey

What are your thoughts about Leno?

Leno is ok imo...

Good openings... monologue right?

And I dig the newspaper type stuff.

Leno is ok...I think more so than anything I don't get too much into the late night style but if Conan is on he is usually worth the time.

02-20-2009, 12:10 PM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $104454	Very Last Late Night with Conan O Brien tonight. Ive always liked his show. Definately a true underdog story. I remember when he first started, everyone was like: "Who is he???" Conan takes over Tonight Show June 1st. Jimmy Fallon takes over Late Night on march 2nd. Leno moves to prime time in the fall. http://www.usatoday.com/life/televis...n_N.htm?csp=34 NEW YORK — Late Night With Conan O'Brien signs off Friday after 16 years and 2,725 episodes, after which its gangly red-haired host will pack up, move west and "reinvent" himself in his dream job: The Tonight Show. In NBC's late-night game of musical chairs, Jimmy Fallon steps in for O'Brien on March 2, O'Brien replaces Jay Leno on the storied franchise on June 1, and Leno unexpectedly moves his act to prime time in early September. But before all that, there's a bit of misty-eyed reminiscing to do. Since last week, the show has been re-airing some treasured remote segments, a mix of staff picks and fan favorites that includes Conan's apple-picking expedition with Mr. T and his quest to sell his 1992 Ford Taurus. He has booked some favorite guests — Martha Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld and Norm Macdonald — and promises a surprise or two for Friday's finale, when the White Stripes also will appear. And there are the "silly montages that capture what this show is about," O'Brien said last week in his modest 30 Rock office, where boxes were piling up in the hallways. "We're looking at all the different times I've gotten absurdly physical, or broken into song," he says. Another features all of the many robots, bears and Lincolns that have appeared. "We're trying to walk the line between these being kind of normal shows" and greatest hits. "You don't want to get too self-indulgent," he says. "I don't want it to be a two-week salute to me. I'm not dying; this isn't Lou Gehrig's final speech. I'm being moved to the Los Angeles branch." Though he's destined for an earlier time slot and a higher profile, it's easy to forget that when he replaced David Letterman on Late Night in 1993, O'Brien was a 29-year-old Harvard grad who had written for The Simpsons and Saturday Night Live but had no on-camera experience. That didn't inspire much confidence from NBC, which gave him a series of very short commitments to prove himself. As Friday nears, O'Brien is reflective. "I'm a sentimental person who's trying very hard to be a tough cynical person," he says. But the looming change is "a little too big to contemplate. This show has been more than a job for me; I met my wife on a remote, and we have two kids. I got my dog through this show. This has been a huge central part of my life." Late Night's bulletin board has taken note: "THIS. IS. WEIRD." is scrawled on note cards that normally list upcoming sketches and guests. "I'm quite good at denial, so I've been keeping it at bay," he says. "There's not time to dwell. (But) when we're doing the last show, it'll hit me. I'll probably cry like a baby."
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02-20-2009, 12:12 PM	#2
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	I friggin love Conan. In the year two thousaaaaaaaaaaaaaand. In the year two thousaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand... __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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02-20-2009, 12:13 PM	#3
bogey Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Casino cash: $10005290	In the beginning I hated Conan. Now, I think he's very good. He's no Letterman when it comes to delivery, but he's a close second. I don't get the Leno allure.
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Demonpenz Woman should only make babies Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Apartment "G UNIT!" Casino cash: $-403864	The baseball one where he is playing 1800's baseball, and insult dog, are awesome. The fact he is so weird looking is great too good luck to the dude. __________________
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\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3016768	I can't remember the last time I laughed at Letterman. Literally... Good luck to Conan!
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DaWolf Cry havoc... Join Date: Aug 2000 Casino cash: $10007725	Can't believe it's been 16 friggin years. I still remember recording his first episode on the VCR. Damn, I'm getting old...
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02-20-2009, 12:29 PM	#12
doomy3 Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $3143539	I can't stand Conan or Leno. Huge fan of Letterman though
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