Be cool, my babies!
This weekend marks a huge turning point in my life.
Not only am I celebrating my 30th birthday, but Conan O'Brien moves to his new gig on the Tonight Show. I think we all know which is the bigger milestone here. (Conan)
For my 27th birthday, my sister scored tickets to see Conan when he was in Chicago. We got pretty good seats, considering the size of the Chicago Theatre. Close enough to see George Wendt giving Chewbacca a massage. Whoa.
If you don't think Conan is that funny, try embracing the silliness of it all. For example, take my friend Brad's favorite Conan sketch. Matt Lauer is a recurring character in Conan's sketches. And you might recognize other boisterously merry television personalities here and here.
This ridiculous silliness is the same sort of humor that he brought as writer to the Simpsons and SNL.
So, let's make a deal: I won't be too dreadfully serious about turning 30 if you won't be too serious about scrutinizing Conan's performance in his new time slot. I get it. He's not Leno.
Let's also share favorite sketches or moments from late night television, be it Conan, Letterman, Leno, Carson or whomever.
I'll go first: The "Walker Texas Ranger Lever" on Conan.
Your move.
Jun 7, 2009 at 9:28 a.m.
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Does anyone remember when he threw Don Rickles into that tank of water?! Talk about funny!!!
Jun 2, 2009 at 9:51 a.m.
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I like when his big fat alcoholic sidekick laughs at everything he says.
Jun 1, 2009 at 6:50 p.m.
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When he first became a "celebrity" I didn't care for him much. But I was a young adult when the first episode of SNL came out. So I tend to have a lot of patience for "new" comedy styles. And by far, "Triumph" the cigar smoking dog, cracks me up! I'll be watching tonight, and probably have to record it as well, since 10pm is my nigh-night time... Hee-hee!
Jun 1, 2009 at 3:45 p.m.
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The guys who spin the plates on the end of the sticks are good too.
Jun 1, 2009 at 10:33 a.m.
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can't forget the "where's my kayak?" bit...and of course...finland! that was hilarious!
chicago was fun, beth...remember, "obama, o'brien, 08!"? :D
Jun 1, 2009 at 8:47 a.m.
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I liked the segment where Ed Ames threw the tomahawk at the picture of the cowboy.
Jun 1, 2009 at 6:41 a.m.
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Oh, I'm so excited for tonight. The "Walker: Texas Ranger" lever was classic.
I always liked the little touches: The "cat hiss" during the monologue, which has been curiously absent of late. Oh, and knocking down the microphone on his desk after a crack comment. Gets me every time.
The stuff in Finland, where he met the Finnish president (his female doppelganger), was hilarious. Oh, and when he went out to visit the 1860's baseball team. LOL.
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