Movies and TV Very Last Late Night with Conan O Brien tonight. - Page 3

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, 01:57 PM

The all-time best Conan skits were the staring contests with Andy Richter.

Fritz88 · 02-20-2009, 01:59 PM

Jimmy Fallon is going to do well. a

lazepoo · 02-20-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Jimmy Fallon is going to do well. a

Really? I think he's the biggest douche ever and I'm not entirely sure how he is still alive, much less hosting a show.

unothadeal · 02-20-2009, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

Jimmy Fallon is going to do well. a

His first guest is Robert De Niro.

Good luck with that one Jimmy.

DeepPurple · 02-20-2009, 02:48 PM

One of my favorite guests on the old David Letterman show was Jay Leno. I bought my first VCR about 1984 and I use to keep a tape labeled Leno, and everytime he was on Letterman I would record him. Some of the best stuff was him just reading a TV Guide and making up crap as they went along.

Today, I find the Leno Show to be almost unwatchable. The Headlines segment on Monday is the only time I can watch him, otherwise his humor can make Will Farrell look intelligent.

I couldn't stand Conan when he started out, I only watched him because I liked his side-kick Andy Richtner. When Andy left, I quit watching. About 5 or 6 years ago I started watching Conan again and now I watch him every night. Letterman I still watch a good deal of the time, depends on who his guests are.

Jimmy Fallon I can't stand, so maybe now I'll get more sleep.

Fritz88 · 02-20-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lazepoo

Really? I think he's the biggest douche ever and I'm not entirely sure how he is still alive, much less hosting a show.

He has some really nice and funny SNL skitches. One of them actually as a douche in Nick Burns, your company's computer guy.

I think he's cool. A douche will not last a day in late night.

jwazzie · 02-20-2009, 03:09 PM

Masterbating Bear...enough said!

googlegoogle · 02-20-2009, 03:20 PM

never liked the guy.

just another clone talk show who pimps movies for actors and has animal acts and does classifieds.

Would rather watch Benny Hill reruns.

unothadeal · 02-20-2009, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by googlegoogle

never liked the guy.

just another clone talk show who pimps movies for actors and has animal acts and does classifieds.

Would rather watch Benny Hill reruns.

I always wondered why you were in the red.

blueballs · 02-20-2009, 04:58 PM

Leno did stand up
Conan was a writter
I think Letterman was too

**KcMizzou** · 02-20-2009, 05:15 PM

Conan's awesome...

Craig Ferguson's the most underrated.

Simply Red · 02-20-2009, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Seconded.

That.

but what happened to Craig'er?

Deberg_1990 · 02-20-2009, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by googlegoogle

Would rather watch Benny Hill reruns.

You remind me of my horny old grandpa.

**KcMizzou** · 02-20-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

You remind me of my horny old grandpa.

Sounds like Benny Hill...

chiefscafan · 02-20-2009, 07:23 PM

Ok I've never liked fallon I agree major Douche. I still remember when he hosted MTV awards and the big surprise was supposed to be guns and roses somewhat reunion. That idiot spoiled that surprise within the first ten minutes of the broadcast.

No one thinks he is as funny as he thinks he is I can't stand that guy and I hope he fails.

I wish dana carvey would have gotten a show and some real backing when he was off SNL

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, 01:57 PM	#31
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7129572	The all-time best Conan skits were the staring contests with Andy Richter. __________________ "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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DeepPurple I could of gone pro Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: The Villages, Florida Casino cash: $10005676	One of my favorite guests on the old David Letterman show was Jay Leno. I bought my first VCR about 1984 and I use to keep a tape labeled Leno, and everytime he was on Letterman I would record him. Some of the best stuff was him just reading a TV Guide and making up crap as they went along. Today, I find the Leno Show to be almost unwatchable. The Headlines segment on Monday is the only time I can watch him, otherwise his humor can make Will Farrell look intelligent. I couldn't stand Conan when he started out, I only watched him because I liked his side-kick Andy Richtner. When Andy left, I quit watching. About 5 or 6 years ago I started watching Conan again and now I watch him every night. Letterman I still watch a good deal of the time, depends on who his guests are. Jimmy Fallon I can't stand, so maybe now I'll get more sleep.
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jwazzie Big Headed Baby Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Somewhere in the US Casino cash: $10004607	Masterbating Bear...enough said! __________________ Who dat?....Who dare?
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02-20-2009, 03:20 PM	#38
googlegoogle Banned Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	never liked the guy. just another clone talk show who pimps movies for actors and has animal acts and does classifieds. Would rather watch Benny Hill reruns.
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blueballs Banned Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	Leno did stand up Conan was a writter I think Letterman was too
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chiefscafan Veteran Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: manhattan beach, CA Casino cash: $9688215	Ok I've never liked fallon I agree major Douche. I still remember when he hosted MTV awards and the big surprise was supposed to be guns and roses somewhat reunion. That idiot spoiled that surprise within the first ten minutes of the broadcast. No one thinks he is as funny as he thinks he is I can't stand that guy and I hope he fails. I wish dana carvey would have gotten a show and some real backing when he was off SNL
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