Archive for Conan O’Brien
Conan O’Brien — Amish Chic
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Conan O’Brien
While out with his family in Beverly Hills on Sunday, former “Tonight Show” host Conan O’Brien tried to go unnoticed by dressing up like an orthodox Mennonite.It takes $32.5 million to look this good.
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Conan O’Brien’s Horse Gag — Total Manure
Filed under: TV, Critters, Exclusives, Conan O’Brien
Conan O’Brien is a total fraud — and so is the horse he rode in on. On last night’s show, Conan claimed he blew $4.8 million dollars on a gag in which he trotted out Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird — problem is, Conan’s horse wasn’t the REAL …
Conan’s $4.8 Million Dollar Bit: Mine That Bird In A Mink Snuggie
Thursday’s Tonight Show wasn’t quite up to the vicious and hilarious standards of the rest of the week’s episodes (Robin Williams is never not at least slightly painful), but Conan did bring back my new favorite (and doomed to be short-lived) bit — wasting NBC’s money with the most expensive, pointless bits possible.
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Conan — Not Backing Off NBC Attacks … Yet
Filed under: Jay Leno, Conan O’Brien
Conan O’Brien signed a deal promising to lay off ripping NBC — but judging from last night’s show, it probably hasn’t taken effect yet. Last night, the exiting late night host said he was “determined to make the best of the situation” and “tonight …
Conan O’Brien, NBC finalize severance deal
The network will pay the ‘Tonight Show’ host nearly $33 million to make way for the return of Jay Leno. NBC will also spend $12 million in compensation for the show’s 190 staffers.
Conan O’Brien, who hosts his last episode of “The Tonight Show” tonight, does not intend, in his words, to become a $200 question on “Jeopardy.”
Say Goodnight Conesie: The Last Episode of Late Night
The only way to really do this properly is to start at the beginning.
When Conan O’Brien first came on the air in 1993, I was merely a gigantic youngster in the 8th grade, far more invested in the latest Frank Sinatra release than what was happening on Late Night television. All that changed by the time I got to high school, as I had now seen Pulp Fiction 400 times and was an “adult.” In the 10th grade, I declared self-myself “Conan O’Brien’s #1 Fan (in Miami Beach)”, a title which did not sit well at all with a red-headed classmate of mine who also devoted herself to Conan. Day in, day out, we’d eat lunch in front of my high school while debating who would truly leave it all behind (all = not that much, really) to just run away with Conan for good.
The summer before my senior year in high school, a miracle: I was to see Conan taped LIVE on my BIRTHDAY. This was easily the best thing that had ever happened to me, even better than getting my ears pierced in 6th grade after a botched haircut rendered me into a soft-skinned boy with budding bosom. Conan live! How I dreamed of this day.
Then, 2 days before the big event, my Grandfather got sick overseas, and our entire trip was canceled. I kid you not when I say I THREW A F**KING FIT. My bloated face remained bed-ridden for days. Things were cleared up a month later, when a parental promise came through and I found myself sitting in Conan’s live audience, staring at the man I knew one day would be mine (Spoiler alert: This did not happen.) (Ed. Note: Reigning it in as this is veering into creepy territory.) Even my mother, not necessarily a huge fan of Conesie, left the studio beaming after the warm-up comic introduced her to the crowd as Ivana Trump — ultimately, the highest compliment in her book.
All throughout high school, I remained a loyal and devoted Conan fan, and one of my main motivations for attending college in the New York, other than the high quality meth, was in the hopes of one day interning for Conan — which never came through. (The meth made up for this.) But, as the years passed, my passion waned. While my obsession with Robert Smigel remains intact (see my glowing reviews for Zohan as an example), it’s been moons x 10 since I’ve watched Conan on a regular basis.
Still, Friday arrived with a heavy heart. Conan is leaving New York and bringing his brilliant entourage over to Los Angeles to start taping The Tonight Show in June. The last episode of Late Night was pretty much 25 minutes of highlight reels along with four hours of commercial breaks, plus a visit from the sorely missed Andy Richter. Conan showed his favorite clip (a remote about old timey baseball) and gave a heartfelt speech at the end thanking certain people individually for his success. It was truly the end of an era. And it is sad to see him go (West).
Ahead, we’ve posted the entire episode. Check it out if you missed it, and tell us your favorite Conan memories in the comments!
Craig Ferguson beats Conan O’Brien for the first time
The CBS “Late Late Show” averaged more viewers than NBC’s “Late Night.”
Recently sworn-in U.S. citizen Craig Ferguson is being embraced by his new countrymen: The late-night comic hit a ratings milestone last week with his first victory over NBC’s Conan O’Brien.
Conan O’Brien’s stalker pleads guilty
Priest admits sending letters and DVDs to host’s home and business.
The Roman Catholic priest accused of stalking NBC talk-show host Conan O’Brien has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.
Conan’s Priest Stalker — Holy Wackjob!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice
TMZ.com: The Catholic priest who stalked Conan O’Brien just pleaded guilty to being a crazy stalker man — and he’s going to have to stay away from his favorite red-headed talk show host for two years. Lawd have mercy!The Manhattan D.A. tells TMZ that David… Read more
Conan O’Brien Heading to BET?!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird
TMZ.com: Forget hosting the “Tonight Show,” Conan’s going urban! TMZ caught the funny redhead outside of Comme ?a last night, and he wasn’t interested in hosting the Oscars — he’s aiming for the BET Awards. Move over Mo’Nique!The comic will be moving to L.A…. Read more