Conan O'brien

[Northstar]

It's amazing how stupid NBC is, even their employee's. This morning Kathy Lee and Hoda(I just stopped on their "show" for a brief second) were ripping on Conan because of his expensive skits. Please tell me they don't really think that Conan bought a Veyron and "Mine that Bird".


Once again, I really need cable.

 

[McLaren]

Well, the Tonight Show is just for old people. That's the only way I can look at it. I'd love to hear what the numbers were for downloads of Conan via Hulu over the past few months, but I imagine that NBC/Universal wouldn't count those as viewers for the show. Conan just caters to a radically different type of viewer, and that is more than evident as his show goes into free-reign mode these last few episodes. Masturbating Bear is back. Its only a matter of time before we have FedEx Pope.

I think you're assuming way too much.

Plenty of my friends & I don't get Conan's bits at all (I think they're quite stupid), & easily prefer more of Jay's segments (Jaywalking, Headlines, Pitch to America, etc.).

TBH, I'm glad Conan's getting the kick. He's just being a jackass trying to spend as much money now as possible. Maybe he never heard the phrase, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you".

I don't think old people would want a Top Gear thing either. They're old. They need their sleep.

Another assumption. I can go up & talk to plenty of "old people" who like Top Gear at our C&C meets.

 

[Northstar]

TBH, I'm glad Conan's getting the kick. He's just being a jackass trying to spend as much money now as possible. Maybe he never heard the phrase, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you".
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The "Really expensive bits" really don't cost any more than on of his Conando bits. Not to mention any and all spending has to get approved by NBC before it can happen.

 

[McLaren]

The "Really expensive bits" really don't cost any more than on of his Conando bits. Not to mention any and all spending has to get approved by NBC before it can happen.

It has to get approved because, according to Conan, "We can do whatever we want & they have to pay for it".
Sounds like a first class jackass who should be yanked immediately.

Oh, and yes it is more expensive. The song, "Satisfaction" is the reason the whole bit became so expensive.

 

[Northstar]

It has to get approved because, according to Conan, "We can do whatever we want & they have to pay for it".
Sounds like a first class jackass who should be yanked immediately.

Oh, and yes it is more expensive. The song, "Satisfaction" is the reason the whole bit became so expensive.

Every aspect of any show has to get approved by the network before it can air. Conan can't force them to approve anything, he just says that to make it seem like he is getting revenge to boost ratings a little. If you need proof just look at the Veyron they "bought" but was really just leased for one night(probably didn't even start it).

Edit: In case you don't beleive me that he isn't actually wasting money he just yelled "IT'S NOT REAL" on his show.

 

[YSSMAN]

I think you're assuming way too much.

Plenty of my friends & I don't get Conan's bits at all (I think they're quite stupid), & easily prefer more of Jay's segments (Jaywalking, Headlines, Pitch to America, etc.).

I don't think you're supposed to "get it," man. I think you're supposed to, like, experience it. Like, yeah. I mean, get it?*

Its crikets in my house when Leno is on. Its the same joke over and over again. "Hey Kev... Been watching the news lately? Tiger Woods has been busy. When did he become a member of Congress!?! Nah, but seriously... A study was released today that said Americans are getting less sex than they did ten years ago. You hear about this Kev? Must be they didn't count Congress! CONGRESS! SEX! OJ Simpson!"**


* In case you didn't realize before, I'm being daft because I can. I've always preferred Conan to Leno, but that is more or less because his comedy is closer to mine. Its not as "vintage" as Leno. Its edgy, fun, and eccentric. I love it. I understand a lot of people "don't get it," and they didn't watch. Meh. Its all kind of tragic because I really do like Jay Leno as a person. His "Jay Leno's Garage" videos on line are absolutely great, and I personally think his insights on a lot of topics are truthful, heartfelt, and often times bang-on the money. But all of this really makes Jay come off like a villain, and its very sad. I've yet to decide if I will be watching Jay at any point in the future, but at this point, I'm leaning towards no.

** Thanks to Mystery Science Theater 3000 for that. "But seriously Kev, I tell a lot of the same jokes..."

TBH, I'm glad Conan's getting the kick. He's just being a jackass trying to spend as much money now as possible. Maybe he never heard the phrase, "Don't bite the hand that feeds you".

It was a joke the entire time. The car was loaned, a lot of the other stuff was fake. Especially tonight. Still hilarious I might add.

Another assumption. I can go up & talk to plenty of "old people" who like Top Gear at our C&C meets.

Old people are old. Unless they're talking about Werther's Originals, Buick Park Avenues, or reliability ratings on new GE Microwaves, I don't see how they would be able to pay attention. Unless they were microwaving candy in the back of the Buick with an elderly driver screaming "moderate power!" on their way to CVS.***


***Again, I kid. I would sincerely hope that the old "car people" like Top Gear. I mean, they're car people. My Grandparents love it, and they're 77 a piece. Still, old people are old. Srsly.

 

[McLaren]

I don't think you're supposed to "get it," man. I think you're supposed to, like, experience it. Like, yeah. I mean, get it?*

I can relate & have experienced what Jay jokes about. I don't find anything funny about a masturbating bear.

Old people are old. Unless they're talking about Werther's Originals, Buick Park Avenues, or reliability ratings on new GE Microwaves, I don't see how they would be able to pay attention. Unless they were microwaving candy in the back of the Buick with an elderly driver screaming "moderate power!" on their way to CVS.***

Many of these guys at the meets are car buffs, & being as popular as TG is, they all love to discuss it. Hell, even my uncle is 70+ years old & watches Top Gear whenever he can because he loves cars.

Quit your assumptions. 👎

 

[Northstar]

Many of these guys at the meets are car buffs, & being as popular as TG is, they all love to discuss it. Hell, even my uncle is 70+ years old & watches Top Gear whenever he can because he loves cars.

Quit your assumptions. 👎

Read the fine print which you so kindly left out of your quote.

 

[Viper_Maniac]

I thought Conan's show was great last night. Really enjoyed Jimmy's start of his show as well. "Its Dr OZ! Run!"

 

[Northstar]

I thought Conan's show was great last night. Really enjoyed Jimmy's start of his show as well. "Its Dr OZ! Run!"

Yes, Jimmy finally made a funny. Too bad the rest of his show was unfunny as usual.

 

[Loon]

I can relate & have experienced what Jay jokes about. I don't find anything funny about a masturbating bear.

Many of these guys at the meets are car buffs, & being as popular as TG is, they all love to discuss it. Hell, even my uncle is 70+ years old & watches Top Gear whenever he can because he loves cars.

Quit your assumptions. 👎

One thing I'd like to point out is that you seem to be talking about a specific group of "old people". While I think everyone else is discussing them as a whole.

 

[Tornado]

Was last night the last episode? I taped it on the assumption that it was, but I wasn't sure.

 

[Viper_Maniac]

Yes, Jimmy finally made a funny. Too bad the rest of his show was unfunny as usual.

I only watched that first part of his show. After that I went back to playing games. I still think they could have picked somebody better than him to replace Conan after he left he Late Show.

Was last night the last episode? I taped it on the assumption that it was, but I wasn't sure.

Yes it was.

 

[YSSMAN]

Many of these guys at the meets are car buffs, & being as popular as TG is, they all love to discuss it. Hell, even my uncle is 70+ years old & watches Top Gear whenever he can because he loves cars.

Quit your assumptions. 👎

Read the fine print which you so kindly left out of your quote.

***Again, I kid. I would sincerely hope that the old "car people" like Top Gear. I mean, they're car people. My Grandparents love it, and they're 77 a piece. Still, old people are old. Srsly.

See! My Mom and Dad both love Top Gear. They're (nearly) 50. Which makes them (nearly) old. Even then, my Mom is not a car person (well, everyone kinda is in Michigan - but that's a side issue). Everybody Happy!

One thing I'd like to point out is that you seem to be talking about a specific group of "old people". While I think everyone else is discussing them as a whole.

Pretty much. I think a lot of the people who watched Jay watched it only because it was like the Carson show. I barely remember that, and as a kid, it felt really old. Jay was a staple on the Carson show as I recall, hosted it frequently while Johnnie was away. It was a smooth transition. Well, minus the fight between Jay and Letterman. Truth be told, Letterman didn't get the job in the same way that Conan didn't this time around. The people in their 50's and 60's who were watching the Tonight Show didn't get it - it was a generation gap. It was a different kind of humor for a different group of people. Interesting how these things work in cycles...

 

[Omnis]

I missed the finale because I was in Orlando at an NAQT tourney, but I just caught it on Hulu and I just have to say wow. What an awesome show. I would've loved to see where it went years into the future. Oh well. Conan is such a class guy. He's the best man on television, and was literally the only reason I've ever watched NBC over the past decade. I can't wait for him to land somewhere else and I hope it's another big network so I can still watch.

 

[a6m5]

Maybe they will have it on NBC.com? I so totally missed it.

 

[ROAD_DOGG33J]

It's on there.

http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrien.com/video/categories/season-1/1094645/

 

[ANFD]

I first saw Jay when he was a guest on Letterman's show in 1983 (pretty sure it was Letterman). It was Christmas week and Leno mentioned that he was really stoked because his wife had gotten him a new clutch for his Ducati for Christmas. I became a big fan of Leno simply because he was cut from the same bolt of cloth that I was ..... I rode (and loved) motorcycles and loved cars. Jay was just a stand up at that point. I've been a big fan of his ever since.

The youngens here posting smack about old people will get a nice lesson one day soon ..... time zips by buddy and your time is just over the horizon
You are probably not old enough to recognize the cultural significance of the Tonight Show franchise. Having watched Steve Allen, Jack Parr and Johnny Carson create the most succesful francise in television history, I can appreciate it's heritage and can easily see why Jay fit the mold as well as he did.

I never liked Conan on Late Night and never watched him. His bits were just too juvenile for me. It wasn't that I didn't get it, it was just peepee caca humor reminding me much of grade school humor.

That being said, I decided to watch the Conan Tonight Show just out of curiosity. My impression was that he toned down the juvenile aspects and tried just a little to be more mainstream. I don't find any of his filler bits funny at all (Conando, Year 3000 etc). I was very surprised however to find that Conan has excellent interviewing skills, gets into a great rapor with his guests, gets the best anecdotes out of his guests and is truly a very innately funny guy. I love Andy's role in the sidekick spot and think they work great together. I grew to like him personally and watched him every night. I would probably watch him again where ever he winds up.

Now, that being said, I am still a Leno fan. Leno's car savy is second to none. He is sincere in his love of cars and technology and is much more knowlegeable than most people realize. I love "Headlines" and never missed a Monday night in 17 years (or so) as a result.

As for old people needing their sleep, Dude, are you ever naive I'm in my 60's and never go to bed before 2am. I'm in my Playseat 4 to 6 hours a night, own every racing game made for PS systems and do more stuff than you'll ever imagine.

 

[a6m5]

It's on there.

http://www.tonightshowwithconanobrien.com/video/categories/season-1/1094645/

You are the man, RD! 👍

 

[Northstar]

Looks like Conan isn't done with NBC after all. Link

 

[RUI]

The youngens here posting smack about old people will get a nice lesson one day soon ..... time zips by buddy and your time is just over the horizon

They will - but younger folk will take their place!



On topic:

I haven’t followed the recent saga of Conan versus Leno and only caught a couple of shows after Conan’s move to the Tonight Show. Some 10 years ago though I had NBC on cable here in Portugal and they broadcast both the TS and the LNS which I used to watch because they were just a few days delayed (no point in watching them if they’re too old IMO). I liked them both but always thought that Conan’s humor – even if he was at times able to reach highs that Leno never did - was maybe too extreme for prime time. So I was somewhat surprised when I heard of his “promotion”.
Something I never particularly liked about his shows were the interviews; I could watch the entire Leno program but only Conan’s monologue and “sketches” because no matter who he had sitting next to him the “interview” always seemed to be about himself!

 

[Solid Lifters]

I never knew Oprah was Letterman's bitch?

Seriously, I have no idea what the hell she means when she said Leno went, 'too far.' I didn't think he did. Letterman is a megalomaniac and a sleaze-bag. He took sexual advantage of women in his work place, doing it several times, and with very young people while in a serious relationship with his now wife. I don't think Leno could go far enough, IMO.

I like Conan, but don't love him. I like him better than Leno, most of the time. But, Leno is a more class act. Yes, Conan's show has more disgusting and sophomoric 'toilet' jokes, but that's the fun part. Conan gets to say how we all feel, "That's the stupidest thing ever!" I love how he always made fun of his own stupid jokes.

Rumor is Conan is going to a pay network (cable) and that makes sense. CBS don't need him, Fox wont use him (so they say, but I don't completely believe them) and ABC has Nightline. What's next? WB? I don't think so.

 

[Northstar]

How did Letterman take advantage of anyone? They were all consensual as far as I know.

Also, the WB hasn't been around since 2006.

 

[darkos]

I wouldn't worried for Conan, he's got a lot of $$ now, so he be fine.

 

[YSSMAN]

Conan is Back!*

*At 11pm on TBS in November


That is very exciting and overall pleasing news. Going on cable, Conan is going to be able to push the boundaries a bit more, retain a lot of his younger crowd (presumably), and continue being totally awesome. Although, I do fear that the 11pm time slot is a bit awkward, especially since that he will be competing directly against the youth favorite The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. But, that is why I have a DVR...

Ironic, though, that he is bumping George Lopez to 12A. Oops.

 

[Delphic Reason]

More importantly, I can now watch Ferguson and Conan...

 

[Omnis]

George Lopez sucks though. So it's cool. Also, he gave Conan his blessing so hopefully there won't be an issue.

I'm not surprised he's on TBS though. I bet they would've had him on Cartoon Network if they could.

 

[Eric Demory]

George Lopez sucks though. So it's cool. Also, he gave Conan his blessing so hopefully there won't be an issue.

I'm not surprised he's on TBS though. I bet they would've had him on Cartoon Network if they could.

He is funny sometimes, but I don't think he's "got this".

 

[Northstar]

Ironic, though, that he is bumping George Lopez to 12A. Oops.

Supposedly he wasn't going to do it at first because of this, than Lopez called him and gave him the go-ahead.

 

[01GTP]

I'm glad Conan has made a deal and will be back on air in November.