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Will Ferrell!! Andy Richter!!
Pearl Jam!! NBC-TV
Launches This Evening
THE TONIGHT SHOW
WITH CONAN O’BRIEN!!

It's about time by ZooTrain	Jun 1st, 2009 04:53:23 AM
Conan: Bringing funny back to the Tonight Show.
It's over if and when he books Carrot Top. by Yeti	Jun 1st, 2009 05:33:20 AM
Just saying....
I Can't. FUcking. Wait. by champvinyl	Jun 1st, 2009 05:50:56 AM
I've seriously dropped plans for tonight so I'm at home for the madness... MADNESS!! I Tells ya!!!
Good Luck, Red-Headed Sir. by Netherduuk	Jun 1st, 2009 06:22:28 AM
Conan Rocks. I wish him nothing but the best of luck. Leno is/was so stale and stagnant. It would be a shame if NBC waffles if the ratings dip. Leno needs to keep to the stand-up circuit where he belongs. He'll fail in Prime-time, that's a certainty. Conan will prove to be capable of keeping the "Tonight Show" alive for the next generation, if the suits let him.
by MikeTheSpike	Jun 1st, 2009 06:22:36 AM
Huh, the Eisenhower mug made the trip.
Wow by The McPoyle Clan	Jun 1st, 2009 06:31:47 AM
Does the control room screen also alert the crew what the day's menu is? It looks like Blooming Onions were available on the day the photo was taken. I hope Conan doesn't try to fit into the TS Formula and just do his own thing.
bring back pimpbot 5000! by patch_adams_dickblood	Jun 1st, 2009 06:39:51 AM
and oldie olsen
Indyabbey.. by champvinyl	Jun 1st, 2009 06:50:39 AM
Its because thats where the band is on the tonight show... I like how they rolled with it, even if the bandstand they've made is a bit loud... kinda like a shumacher batman movie, its too bright!!! also they're not "the max weinberg seven" anymore, which kinda bugged me... but they've got more people! ... exciting!
Andy's the annoucner?! by brokentusk	Jun 1st, 2009 06:54:58 AM
I had no idea! I'm sure he'll be doing more than announcing, starring in skits from time to time and whatnot... but are times that tough that he's now taken on a permanent job as an announcer? The guy had his own show for Xenu’s sake! Having said all that, Andy and Conan back together makes me very happy.
That's "announcer", I can spell. by brokentusk	Jun 1st, 2009 06:55:39 AM
Edit function please. It's 2009.
A good sketch by American Mythos	Jun 1st, 2009 06:58:20 AM
I hope they make a deal out of Andy no longer sitting on the couch. Conan could be interviewing a guest and Andy wanders over to have a seat on the couch, at which point Conan has to tell him to get back to his podium. Here's hoping to endless comedy gold!
remember joel? by champvinyl	Jun 1st, 2009 07:02:44 AM
he was the announcer too... aaand how many ridiculous sketches was he in??? Andy is filling the spot joel left when he didn't move to LA. so don't worry about it little babies! hah.
Directed by MOLTAR by ROBRAM89	Jun 1st, 2009 07:06:10 AM
That looks exactly like the monitor he had in SGC2C. That can only be a good sign.
champvinyl by brokentusk	Jun 1st, 2009 07:06:25 AM
No one's worrying, it's just surprising.
I like the look of the set - by daggor	Jun 1st, 2009 07:19:55 AM
The colors are mostly rich "nighttime" colors. The blue lighted elements seem a bit much, but not horrible. Having the band on our right isn't horrible - I'm glad the couch/desk setup is nice and familiar. Yep, really need Andy on the couch - I suppose that can always still happen.
Conan OOOOOOO Bri--------en! by ZodNotGod	Jun 1st, 2009 07:19:59 AM
At last, the Leno dark times can be finally forgotten. For the record, NO ONE watches Conan for his guests. If they did, his first three years would been painful, but they weren't so....
I just realized by daggor	Jun 1st, 2009 07:20:24 AM
We're reading & commenting on news about furniture.
Weight Loss Jabba by corporategohan616	Jun 1st, 2009 07:24:08 AM
Let's hope he keeps his trademark sketch characters! I'm sure Triumph will become Conan's guy on the street. Good riddance to Jay Walking!!
Fuck you Herc, Chickenfoot will rock! Satriani and Hagar, baby! by JuanSanchez	Jun 1st, 2009 07:32:31 AM

New Pearl Jam by LifeWasted	Jun 1st, 2009 08:15:42 AM
I was already looking forward to this, but the fact that Pearl Jam is the first musical guest has me even more excited. Word is the band just shot a video a few days ago in Seattle directed by Cameron Crowe (!) and that they'll have an exclusive deal with Target to sell their new album.
Alredy stopped trying? by Omar_Little	Jun 1st, 2009 09:01:55 AM
are you serious? Chickenfoot is the highlight of the week for me.
LifeWasted by Dealer	Jun 1st, 2009 09:03:46 AM
Do you know when the new album comes out?
bookends by Omar_Little	Jun 1st, 2009 09:04:22 AM
Will Ferrell on Monday, Chad Smith (drummer for Chickenfoot) on Friday. if you dont know who Chad Smith is, Google him, looks just like Will Ferrell
Chad Smith-Will Ferrell by American Mythos	Jun 1st, 2009 09:10:09 AM
Holy shit, were those two separated at birth? Or was there some kind of chemical spill that both their mothers happened to slip in?
Smith/Ferrell... by LifeWasted	Jun 1st, 2009 09:22:06 AM
I saw the Red Hot Chili Peppers in concert a couple years ago on Halloween night, and Chad Smith's costume was the Wonder Bread Nascar suit from Talladega Nights. So he's definitely aware of the similarity. Dealer, there's no official word on a release date, but the rumor is early fall, probably September. Also, here's a recording of the new song from the video shoot(quality's not the best tho): http://www.antiquiet.com/news/ 2009/05/new-pearl-jam-song/
Andy at the podium vs. Andy on the couch by Jarados	Jun 1st, 2009 09:34:33 AM
Andy Richter told USA Today that he will probably be moving back and forth from the podium to the couch. Just settle down, kiddies...
Fuck Pearl Jam AND Cameron Crowe by DoctorWho?	Jun 1st, 2009 09:43:48 AM
Pretentious fucks.
Which Idiot... by Fievel	Jun 1st, 2009 10:04:08 AM
Which idiot celebrity is going to break that glass coffee table?
if you have Chickenfoot, that's MORE than enough by Cletus Van Damme	Jun 1st, 2009 11:37:16 AM
They fucking rock
The Tonight Show band has always been to the hosts left by BackRiverCatfish	Jun 1st, 2009 11:45:56 AM
even when Johnny hosted, only Letterman and Conan in NY did it the other way
IndyAbbey Jones by TheWacoKid	Jun 1st, 2009 11:54:22 AM
What they hell? The set does not make or break a late night talk show, and being upset about how somone enters? You're kidding, right? It's whether they are funny or not. That's it. They could have a concrete cube for a set and come out dressed like a chimpanzee, but if they make me laugh, I'll be watching
by Omar B	Jun 1st, 2009 11:59:30 AM
Did someone say Joe Satriani? You go Conan!
So, the show is taped at Universal Studios? by AzulTool	Jun 1st, 2009 12:01:43 PM
As a Bay Area person, I have made many obligitory trips to Hell-A, but I have never been interested in all the tourist bullshit down there. Well, except for Pink's which is worth waiting in line for. But, next time I go it's definitely going to be Conan time. Maybe I'll even take the tour. Jeez, now I feel bad about making fun of Harry's King Kong 4-D post.
I'm excited...it's good to have Conan back. by GunterMonkey	Jun 1st, 2009 12:02:25 PM
I hope he has another 20 + years as host--YEAH CONAN!!
they gave up? Chickenfoot is possibly going to be THE band this by Red43jes	Jun 1st, 2009 12:15:58 PM
Shheesh...they gave up? I say they launch with great guest on Monday, and give ya a pretty good slam on Friday. Are you serious, thinking they gave up???
I am pleased. by maelstrom_ZERO	Jun 1st, 2009 12:20:06 PM
Conan is the best thing to happen to talk show television in many, many years. I wish him the best of luck. I, for one, will be watching with great interest, and I hope that many of you will do likewise. Conan, like Bale, can do no wrong.
crossing my fingers man by motivotion	Jun 1st, 2009 12:32:30 PM
Love me some Conan and Chickenfoot ftw!
who cares.... by j2talk	Jun 1st, 2009 12:38:09 PM
the man is not funny...the few bits thathe had that were slightly funny have been played out....Damn i miss Carson
PEARL JAM is the musical guest?? by Stifler's Mom	Jun 1st, 2009 02:10:14 PM
NOW I'm watching.
PS, eat a dick, Dr. Who. by Stifler's Mom	Jun 1st, 2009 02:11:45 PM
Seriously. What's in your CD player?
PJ will be playing 2 or 3 NEW songs!! by darthvedder81	Jun 1st, 2009 02:52:42 PM
Sorry to all the poseurs who only like "Jeremy" and "Evenflow."
My Recipe for hot CHICKENFOOT!!! by Drunken Busboy	Jun 1st, 2009 03:21:03 PM
My Recipe For An Awesome Band: 1.) Add 1/2 Van Halen (The Half That Don't Bitch About Former Members!) 2.) Then Add A 1/4 Chilli Pepper 3.) Finally Add 1 Awesome Guitarist Then mix all the ingredients together and let simmer until Friday! Then tune in to the Tonight Show and Serve! There you have spicy hot CHICKENFOOT!!!!! Herc needs to go back to listening to his early Weird Al cds! ANOTHER ONE RIDES THE BUS!!! ANOTHER ONE RIDES THE BUS!!! HEY I'M GONNA SIT BY YOU!! ANOTHER ONE RIDES THE BUS!!! Friggin Rock Out Herc!!!
J2Talk by MikeTheSpike	Jun 1st, 2009 03:24:42 PM
You miss Carson Daly? You fucking arse. You probably think Rita Sever's a genius, too.
ZZZZZZZZ by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 1st, 2009 03:53:58 PM
It's the usual Late night show. A Band, jokes, guests, some lame segment. A musical number. The end.
Now if only they could grab The Roots from Fallon by skimn	Jun 1st, 2009 03:56:09 PM
but then I remembered all the bits with Max and his bandmates. They are following...yes?
Sammy Hagar was never in Van Halen. by AzulTool	Jun 1st, 2009 04:15:01 PM
Van Halen was a great rock 'n roll band that recorded awesome songs about sex, drugs, and cars. They broke up in 1984, eventually reuniting for a tour in 2007-sans original basist. I do distinctly remember Sammmy Haggar was in some bullshit adult-contemperary band in the 80's and 90's that recorded songs about falling in love and becoming somebody's dad. There may have been members of Van Halen in that band, but I'm not sure.
I was really talking about Seacrest ... by Hercules	Jun 1st, 2009 04:22:37 PM
But do you guys really put Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani up there with Pearl Jam, Green Day, Sheryl Crow and John Mayer? Because I sure fucking don't.
AzulTool... by FilmGuy125	Jun 1st, 2009 04:35:04 PM
Adult contemporary? Seriously? I think your mixing Sammy Hagar up with Sting. The "Van Hagar" Era produced some great songs.
And Herc... by FilmGuy125	Jun 1st, 2009 04:37:07 PM
Yes, I DO put Hagar and Satriani above the rest of those bands! Hagar is a rock legend that has been around since the 70's!! He was making music when John Mayer was still swimming around in his dads sack!! Your musical taste is a joke!!
Bring on the new PJ by OfficerJunior	Jun 1st, 2009 04:39:18 PM
for I am ready. (very stoned)
skimn by whiskey_dick	Jun 1st, 2009 04:45:35 PM
yes, max and the others will be on the show
FilmGuy125 by Hercules	Jun 1st, 2009 04:52:31 PM
We'll just have to agree to disagree on that one (except on the point that Hagar and Satriani are indeed a LOT older than the others). On the rock scale of great, I'd put "Can't Drive 55" somewhere between "Calling Dr. Love" and "Danke Schoen."
And Herc apparently knows at least one song by Mayer by hst666	Jun 1st, 2009 04:56:48 PM
More evidence of his sexual preferences.
I just read a response to my post on the Pushing Daisies talkbac by hst666	Jun 1st, 2009 05:01:30 PM
Apparently, this is not a mystery and has been confirmed previously. Why do people continue with the 14 year old girl comments, then?
Pearl Jam = fucking professional by Thrillho77	Jun 1st, 2009 05:03:35 PM
They may not be everyone's bag, but they are fucking professionals. The fact that they are on Conan's first Tonight Show is aces.
What's In Living Color doing these days? by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 1st, 2009 05:39:01 PM

New Pearl Jam by Malik23	Jun 1st, 2009 06:03:41 PM
Darthvedder81, just because someone might think Pearl Jam hasn't come out with a decent song in over 15 years doesn't make them a "poseur." Personally, I was never a big fan of "Jeremy" or "Evenflow," either, but now their music just sounds like a monotonous shitty echo of their past hits. And deep down, you must know this . . . otherwise you wouldn't be preemptively defensive about a point no one has even made yet (well, until now). I mean, you're literally making fun of imaginary critics. If you feel so defensive about PJ's lack of good music that you have to defend Pearl Jam against criticism which hasn't even happened yet, maybe you're the poseur, dude.
Worldwide Suicide is a great song; Can't deal with Van Hagar by AzulTool	Jun 1st, 2009 06:19:10 PM
Kind of lost track with PJ after Binaural. But, I must say 'Worldwide Suicide' is a very groovy tune.--Another agree to disagree deal. If they actually had a Roth/Hagar VH tour. They better put Sammy on first, cuz if it's the opposite they'll be a mass exodus after Diamond Dave's last song.
Thought of Leno everytime the old lady ate chin in Drag Me to He by AzulTool	Jun 1st, 2009 06:28:49 PM

Will Conan have the old lady that makes cookiess on? by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 1st, 2009 06:44:17 PM
What is she gonna do?
MikeTheSpike=haha,daly he's a tool by j2talk	Jun 1st, 2009 08:11:21 PM
Saw the third to last tonite show in person, Johnny was,is and will remain king of late nite...
do you guys really put... by El Bicho	Jun 1st, 2009 09:51:00 PM
From the tracks off their new album, yes, I would already put Chickenfoot up there with Sheryl Crow and John Mayer? Are you really a middle-aged woman, Herc, or just a big fan of easy listening?
Keep cool, my babies by GunterMonkey	Jun 1st, 2009 09:56:20 PM
Almost show time on the East Coast...
sammy hagar - by frank cotton	Jun 1st, 2009 10:24:57 PM
he's like a turd that won't flush. the couch looks cheap. the bandstand is way too much
damn j2talk... by DrBrianOblivion	Jun 1st, 2009 10:28:11 PM
...I mean I really liked the bronze age, but eventually I realized that the Iron age was where it's at.
THAT WAS FUCKING EPIC!!! by Shermdawg	Jun 1st, 2009 10:39:46 PM

awesome opening by buffywrestling	Jun 1st, 2009 10:40:02 PM
Energy!!
pretty damn good by Nairb The Movie	Jun 1st, 2009 10:40:10 PM
opening. and that don't sound like Andy Ritcher
First fucking complaint by dirtsandwich	Jun 1st, 2009 10:41:59 PM
lose the annoying horn in the intro....
Stifler's Mom by DoctorWho?	Jun 1st, 2009 10:42:13 PM
Everything from Slayer, Sade, John Coltrane, Bartok, Frank Zappa etc...on and on an on... But more to the point they are artists who put their art first and foremost and is an end in and of itself. Pearl Jam is pretentious and confused enough to interject their politics and world view into everything and LECTURES their audiences accordingly. To any band that does that I say "fuck you"...I want beauty not a civics lesson.
Ticketmaster sucks by Arthur_Digby_Sellers	Jun 1st, 2009 10:42:25 PM
a deal with target?? apparently pearl jam has grown up a little since their ticketmaster sucks phase. oh well, i guess they had to sell out sometime. next thing you know they'll adandon nader for obama.
And why is Roger Staubach playing banjo up top??? by DoctorWho?	Jun 1st, 2009 10:42:55 PM

I didn't realize Joel wasn't going with by CherryValance	Jun 1st, 2009 10:42:57 PM
Aw. :( But it's so great to have Conan back. String dance intact. WOOHOO.
Great to have Conan back by Thundercats73	Jun 1st, 2009 10:43:17 PM
It's been a long few months...
Having Andy by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 10:46:11 PM
as Ed McMahan sounds REALLY weird.
Years ago Conan killed a guy. by Shermdawg	Jun 1st, 2009 10:54:12 PM
According to Dave.
I'm enjoying the opening by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 10:55:09 PM
Tram on the street is amusing.
Man they need to by dirtsandwich	Jun 1st, 2009 10:58:05 PM
balance the audio. Turn up Conan's mic turn down the fucking guitar and the horn. No, kill the horn player. One moment I have to turn the volume down then back up.
Ahhh I fell asleep and missed the first 7 minutes! by Wolfman Nards	Jun 1st, 2009 10:59:06 PM
How was the opening? Was the theme song the same?
Opening by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:00:05 PM
Jazzed up Late Night theme... bigger band, and sounds bigger.
Turn Andy's mic down too. by BackRiverCatfish	Jun 1st, 2009 11:00:19 PM
His laugh is annoying.
Is Andy on laughing gas? by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:00:50 PM

Fuck Jay Leno. by Shermdawg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:01:01 PM

Needs more by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:01:19 PM
Mini Jay Leno
Amen Sherm by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:01:42 PM

the set by juddapatowfanclub	Jun 1st, 2009 11:01:51 PM
reminds me of Jimmy Kimmels
"I've been to Tokyo..." by Hideo Kojima	Jun 1st, 2009 11:01:59 PM
and this is exactly what it looks like. This is Tokyo don't even bother going to Tokyo... LMAO
was that a real shot at Leno? by BackRiverCatfish	Jun 1st, 2009 11:02:25 PM

Not a shot by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:03:17 PM
It was contractual kissing of ass that Leno probably had put into his contract.
Too many taped bits by ThrowMeTheIdol	Jun 1st, 2009 11:04:07 PM
But overall it's looking good, fantastic opening credits. I wonder if the set might prove to be too big, too impersonal, over time. We'll see I guess.
BILLY OCEAN!!!! by Shermdawg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:04:10 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Damn, so many video segments! by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:04:30 PM

Fabio! by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:05:23 PM
I like the pretaped stuff... perfect for a first show, kind of showing what Conan's about... so all the old people don't get frightened.
Sherm by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:06:06 PM
And I were probably the only people excited by Billy Ocean
I hope the blue haired ladies watching Conan by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:06:41 PM
didn't have massive heart attacks.
Car bit was similar to one Letterman did in LA in '94 by BackRiverCatfish	Jun 1st, 2009 11:07:45 PM

Better opening by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:08:05 PM
Would have been just 15 minutes of Pimpbot and the Masterbating Bear
Better opening by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:09:05 PM
for the blue haired ladies anyway.
Andy is NOT on the couch !! by Hideo Kojima	Jun 1st, 2009 11:11:04 PM
So he's JUST the announcer after all? I'm disapointed.
Y'know, Alice Horton was always a big... by Shermdawg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:11:19 PM
...Conan fan. Wonder if she's sitting around with a plate full of her donuts enjoying the show?
Andy will be doing taped bits also. by Shermdawg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:11:49 PM

I'm Ok by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:14:50 PM
With Andy off the couch. i'm not sure he's going to add anything.
Carson never went outside though by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:20:04 PM
I don't remember him going out at all. Letterman started that.
Locke by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:24:49 PM
Not when he did the Tonight Show, but Carson did a few outside bits for Dave afterwards.
can't hear Eddie too good by CherryValance	Jun 1st, 2009 11:30:57 PM
is that the same studio Leno was in?
cherry by Rob in WI	Jun 1st, 2009 11:31:42 PM
No, Conan is housed at Universal Studios.
WOW. very cool song. by Stifler's Mom	Jun 1st, 2009 11:34:49 PM
fast and furious. bring on the new album.
hmm... by CherryValance	Jun 1st, 2009 11:35:45 PM
Will Ferrell kinda sounded better than PJ. Maybe they should have done an old song.
Damn good First Show by erichaislar	Jun 1st, 2009 11:38:59 PM
Like anyone expected anything but.
I got some, if you need it!!! by Thrillho77	Jun 1st, 2009 11:39:38 PM
Can't wait! "Backspacer" eh? Sounds good to me - I'm sure I'll play the hell out of it. That album cover was freaky-cool too!
Conan must be a big PJ fan by Stifler's Mom	Jun 1st, 2009 11:42:09 PM
he was totally gushing
Great show overall by whiskey_dick	Jun 1st, 2009 11:44:31 PM
Thought it was a strong opening show for Conan. Obviously we'll have to wait and see how things turn out but the Biden/Sotomayor bit suggests he's not toning down the edginess too much yet. Only complaint is the sound--unless Eddie Vedder has laryngitis at the moment they need to adjust their audio controls.
I already miss Late Night... by Negator76	Jun 1st, 2009 11:46:30 PM
It had a great opening, but the show worries me a bit. I think the stage is too big... it feels like Conan is YELLING his lines, and it hurts his usual 'what-the-hell' delivery. The 'Hollywoo' bit was bland as all hell. Ferrell actually made the show come alive, and took more risks than Conan did. It's a little disconcerting when the GUEST is funnier than the host. Plus, NOT ONE of Conan's signature bits or bizarre characters made an appearance. I guess I have to give it a chance, he is sort of re-introducing himself. But I wish he, the writers, and the studio would have a little more faith in the large fanbase the man has built up over the last 17 years. I didn't feel like there was anything in there for longtime fans of 'Late Night'. We'll have to wait for him to settle into the new show, I think. After all, he was a twitchy, nervous wreck when he first took over Dave's show. And we all saw how that turned out.
The sound was bad for the band by Thrillho77	Jun 1st, 2009 11:52:47 PM
I'll concede that Ed's voice uncharacteristically broke once or twice, but the sound was no good throughout the whole performance. That's a shame.
Good start... by GunterMonkey	Jun 1st, 2009 11:53:22 PM
Though I agree about the size of the studio...I miss the intimate, box theatre size of his 30 Rock set. I remember visiting the set on the NBC tour and I was amazed at how small Conan's studio was...I guess he'll learn to play the bigger space in time. Conan's back, baby!
I feel so bad for The Roots. by Shermdawg	Jun 1st, 2009 11:55:07 PM

PJ Performance: by Thrillho77	Jun 1st, 2009 11:55:11 PM
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ 4fidcv This link is MUCH better, sound-wise. And I want to know how they did it, because it sounded like shite on my TV!
We also need to remember this ain't Late Night... by GunterMonkey	Jun 1st, 2009 11:56:39 PM
That was a damn fine show, but this is a different beast...Late Night is over. But, I trust Conan will adapt to his new surroundings and the Tonight Show will be his for years to come.
Will was funny. Conan was ok. PJ sucked. by Malik23	Jun 1st, 2009 11:57:49 PM
Conan seemed a little off his game. Needs to work on his timing with Andy. Andy seemed giddy and pointless. Too many taped bits. Will was the only funny part of the show. All the cracks at Jurassic Park T-Rex survival tips are hilarious. I can't wait to see his movie. I have no idea why anyone still listens to a band as bland and monotonous as Pearl Jam. My god. I can play a bar chord on the guitar; I could be a Pearl Jam guitarist, too. I can play repetitive one-note bass lines; I could be a Pearl Jam bassist. They've had a decade and a half to learn, grow, and develop, and that's all the come up with??? Jesus, that's drunken garage band noise, not "one of the world's best bands," in Conan's words. Hey, guitarists of the world, if you can't learn how to play anything besides bar chords by your 40s, maybe you should give it up already and just admit that this instrument is way too complicated for you to understand that there are actually OTHER ways to put your fingers on the fretboard besides this one, standard chord that is the very first one that every kid learns. Oh, never mind, dumb shits will still buy it as long as EV screams over the top of it. Carry on.
Malik23 by Thrillho77	Jun 1st, 2009 11:59:47 PM
Fuck off - McCready is a fucking talented guitarist.
I should say though... by Negator76	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:03:49 AM
..That even with all my reservations, it's nice not to see Jay Leno gone... for now. And Conan's new show looks like fucking experimental structuralist film compared to the wince-inducing mediocrity that is Jimmy Fallon. Jimmy Fallon is a mediocrity that only a studio suit could love. The guy got his SNL gig by doing a goddamned Adam Sandler impression. He's like a three-tiered cake of comedy suck.
by Malik23	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:04:03 AM
Thrillho77, if he's a good guitarist, you couldn't tell it tonight. Did you really like that monotonous, bland crap?
I like saying by Negator76	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:06:04 AM
mediocrity.
what was the song for the opening bit? by Tall_Boy66	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:07:11 AM
Good tune, please tell me.
by Malik23	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:07:34 AM
Thrillho77, I'm not even sure which guitarist you're talking about, since they were both lame. I think each took a solo, and each were equally pointless. If you're not going to make a fucking statement with a solo, you might as well just keep strumming. Anne Hathaway just used more chords than Pearl Jam did. She was more entertaining, too.
Thrillho77 by CherryValance	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:08:12 AM
that sounded way better than on my TV too. Thanks.
PJ was great, but the sound was fucked by BMacSmith	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:08:58 AM
sounded like they were playing in a airplane hangar or something. i've seen them live, so i know they sound a lot fuller than that.
Awesome show! by EvilDoeR	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:11:31 AM
Will was hilarious, and Conan is the king of late night!!!
Malik 23 by Stifler's Mom	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:14:35 AM
what the hell is in your CD player, pray tell? Pearl Jam blow 99% of rock bands, past present and future, out of the water.
Yes, sound was fucked, but that wasn't the problem by Malik23	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:15:05 AM
I can forgive a band some technical problems. It happens. But when you have a couple decades to hone your craft and write some songs, and all you come up with is indistinguishable from what any band with 6 months experience could bang out, it's just pathetic. I'm not trying to be a troll, here. EV is a good singer. I'll give him that. He just needs a band and some fucking songs. Maybe he should join Van Halen next. :)
I feel like jimmy Fallon is getting better... by DrBrianOblivion	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:17:44 AM
..Maybe it's just my undying love for the roots, but it's not as painful a show as when it first started. He's still a pretty terrible interviewer, but some of the bits aren't horrible.
Alice Horton by CaptainAxis	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:17:49 AM
Gran always made the best donuts.
Van Halen? Ewww... by Thrillho77	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:19:09 AM
Well, let's agree to disagree, Malik. ;) I'll take "Black" or "Alive" over anything that Van Halen ever secreted out.
up there with Pearl Jam and Cheryl Crowe? by DiggerNick	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:20:06 AM
You can make an argument about Green Day and Mayer I suppose, but c'mon, Herc. Pearl Jam had one good record and they just remastered it. Cheryl Crowe? You're comparing her to Joe Satriani? Any musician that read that had to get up and remove the gold brick from their pants. As for tonight's show. The taped stuff and Will were the best parts. Andy needs to be on the couch because he seems pretty useless and Conan just kept talking over him. Maybe if he wasn't half a mile away they could get some kind of flow going with each other. Pearl Jam sucked as usual. Eddie looks like he's blowing a load when he sings, and who knows, maybe he is. Jeff needs to get that stupid had from 1992 back because the glare off of his bald spot was causing lens flares. That is all.
hat by DiggerNick	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:22:59 AM
stupid hat...not had
Malik23 by BMacSmith	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:23:43 AM
well, given that most of their albums after the first sound completely different from each other, there is always stuff you will like and not like. This sounds a lot different than most of what ive heard from them other than the simple, punkish sound they mess with on often, which is no suprise. I dont know why you would expect complex arrangements from a simple thrashing rock song. some of their songs are complex, some simple. Their last few albums dont do much for me, until i hear them live. they are ten times better live than what i heard there. not used to them playing short 2 1/2 minute songs. most of there songs go on for ten minutes and they play for around 3 hours.
hahaha van halen... by DrBrianOblivion	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:23:47 AM
...i thought you were going to say you liked and listened to tv on the radio or something solid and then you go with van halen as your goto band.
Pearl Jam still rocks by DwightKSchrute	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:24:22 AM
the sound on the stage was definitely off, but you can't deny the talent, those guys are real fucking rock and roll
i like how guitar players judge music solely by its difficulty by BMacSmith	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:26:48 AM
my friends are all wannabe guitarists (i suck at it myself) as they all judge musicians by how hard their music is to play, as if thats the goal. I think i've heard one time or another that Page, Hendrix, or whoever all suck because they wrote an easy song once.
About the song... by Thrillho77	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:28:17 AM
Yes, it wasn't a deep, meaningful, or epic song. It was written as a punchy, easily digestible rock tune. A song filled with energy, meant to get you jumping up and down. That's its purpose. It may not be your style, but it was well-written, musically, in regards to what it wants to do. It took me a couple more listens to really appreciate it though.
Stifler's Mom by Malik23	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:29:05 AM
Well, I open myself up for criticism by listing my favorite bands, but what the hell. Fire away. My favorite band is Rush. I love King Crimson. Tool. Bands who can play in more time signatures than 4/4. But I went to college in the 90s, so I'm not completely untouched by the music that came out of the PNW at that time. Soundgarden wasn't bad. I also listen to a lot of jazz fusion, but I'm not a complete musical snob. I like the classic rock bands like Led Zepplin and Van Halen, too. I'll give PJ some credit for sticking with it and doing what they love. God bless them. But it takes more than a few chords played moderately fast to equal "rocking" in my book. If you want to see some old guys still cranking out fantastic new music and playing their asses off (3 hour shows with no opening act), check out Rush's Snakes and Arrows concert Blu-ray. Three musical virtuosos at the top of their game, playing circles around guys half their age.
i like that he was still kinda quirky and weird by BMacSmith	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:34:41 AM
i was expecting a more watered down show, but he was still pretty odd. hopefully the ratings wont tank because of it.
I miss Late Night by Jubs	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:36:08 AM
But the debut tonight was satisfactory. Andy Richter needs to settle down with the laughter, shades of Kevin Eubanks right there.
I miss Late Night by Jubs	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:36:08 AM
But the debut tonight was satisfactory. Andy Richter needs to settle down with the laughter, shades of Kevin Eubanks right there.
PJ are incredible musicians... by JefferyLebowski	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:37:17 AM
Malik, you might need to check out a few other PJ tunes... true, they write a lot of simple, thrashing punk songs, but they have at least 2-3 epic, sonically diverse songs on every album...
Richter was kinda wasted. put that guy back on the couch! by BMacSmith	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:37:35 AM
just heard a few goofy laughs that was it.
Rush is cool by BMacSmith	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:39:25 AM
i still cant get passed Geddy's voice but you cant deny they are top musicians.
PJ by JefferyLebowski	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:40:55 AM
check out Army Reserve or Cropduster if you wanna some creative time signatures. or better yet, just check out a live version of Do the Evolution. doesnt matter when or where.
Rush... by Stifler's Mom	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:45:38 AM
good musicians, definitely, but i agree that Geddy's voice is just too high and annoying for my tastes. and creative time signatures do not a great song make. but if you're really that turned on by weird drumming, PJ definitely has plenty of those, you just have to listen to the deeper tracks, and not the radio stuff. Matt Cameron is one of the best drummers in rock.
How about "Inside Job"? by Thrillho77	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:47:11 AM
There's a recent song that has a bit of an epic feel to it. Certainly not as complex as the bands you listed, so it may not be your bag, but it is evidence that they have the ability to write varied songs.
PJ weird drums = Jack Irons by Thrillho77	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:48:37 AM
Check out "No Code" or "Yield" - probably their best 2 albums.
tall_boy66 - opening bit song by lsleelee	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:58:27 AM
That was Surrender by Cheap Trick. Great song.
Cheap Trick's Surrender by Hercules	Jun 2nd, 2009 01:03:18 AM
was the opening song. One of this nation's finest rock standards. I too LOVED that Run Conan Run opening, particularly the Wrigley Field, Doll Emporium and gate smash bits. Funny AND exciting! The Pearl Jam song reminded me a lot of the old Devo tune "Gut Feeling."
Hercules by Thrillho77	Jun 2nd, 2009 01:13:09 AM
You nailed it. That is absolutely where they cribbed that riff from. Wow. I'm impressed and kind of disturbed by that. I never thought PJ would crib a riff from another band >_<
Yeah, I hope Conan takes a page from Will's book... by Negator76	Jun 2nd, 2009 01:17:23 AM
... titled 'how to be accessible but still fucking hilarious more often than not'. I thought the 'Land of the Lost' clip was funny as shit. Definitely nice to see WF doing something other than a sports comedy. Did I mention how nice it is to turn on the TV and not see Jay Leno's freakish, sycophantic mug leering at me?
I can see musical taste is not as good as some film taste by BrightEyes	Jun 2nd, 2009 02:36:12 AM
around these parts
as an ardenentj PJ fan, by OfficerJunior	Jun 2nd, 2009 02:49:35 AM
dissapointed in the debut. The sound board didn't appear to be mixed proper. I love Matt Cameron but the drums to loud and Eddie was washed out.
Show should have better occult mojo. by Dingbatty	Jun 2nd, 2009 03:38:01 AM
Now that Conan has waxing moons on the set and logo, instead of the waning moons on Late Night.
The above PJ link IS better by IEatHippies	Jun 2nd, 2009 04:09:00 AM
That reminded me of seeing them do Grievance on Letterman years ago. I was pretty disappointed, but seeing them blast that out in a stadium is completely different. They just don't seem to translate right off such a shitty soundboard. I bet those in the studio had a much better experience than us watching at home on TV. In the end... that was a damn cool rocker and bodes well for the rest of the album.
Van Halen kicks ass by TheMandrakeRoot	Jun 2nd, 2009 04:46:30 AM
Such a talented band, badass as fuck, and Eddie cranked out hundreds of classic riffs. But yeah Rush is cool too, it is nice to wrap your head around stuff that isn't always typical 4/4...King Crimson, Rush, Jethro Tull, Yes. But you can never go wrong with some good old rock n roll either...
Andy sounded weird by The McPoyle Clan	Jun 2nd, 2009 06:17:20 AM
or maybe tried too hard, but a fine opening. Good to see Conan will seemingly try to do his show, not an imitation of someone else's.
god that sucked.... by j2talk	Jun 2nd, 2009 06:24:49 AM
unless you are 16-@24....at least letterman is still on to keep me awake till Ferguson at 1235...Conan is likely to have a nice opening week in the ratings then a major fall off, the Tonite shows reign at the top is over.....
My aunt likes Ferguson by American Mythos	Jun 2nd, 2009 06:57:55 AM
... until she realized his shit every single night is the same as the night before. I mean, how often can you play with the camera, do half ass readings of fan emails (Craig himself doesn't even seem into it), and shout out "B-d-leep-leep-leep, b-d-leep-leep-leep, b-d-leep-leep-leep - this just in folks, it's a great day in America"? I mean, really, he needs to change it up some. Ferguson is famous for taking a bit and beating it until it's a corpse, then reanimating it and beating it some more -- only this time the corpse is a zombie and can't be killed. Seriously though, I like Craig - way better than Fallon, but change the menu once in a while.
And about Conan last night by American Mythos	Jun 2nd, 2009 07:05:32 AM
It was a great show. You could tell Conan was trying to hold back on some of his more habitual and tired antics (he only did the hip string dance once, and cut it off abruptly), but the opening cross-country run was awesome, the trolly tour not so much, the Ford Taurus video was great. I think now that Conan's re-intro'd himself to old fans and said hello to a new audience, we should see him hit his stride on night 2. Hopefully we'll see more of Andy and Max involved in the scripted parts. Definitely the best Tonight Show in 17 + years.
And about Letterman and older viewers by American Mythos	Jun 2nd, 2009 07:12:18 AM
I like his interviews, but that's about his only strength. I think he'll attract more older viewers than Conan because older people are more comfortable with routine, which is what Letterman is about. The Top 10 List -- need I say more?
Ferguson by monkeyboy666	Jun 2nd, 2009 07:35:57 AM
Once he runs out of Sarah Palin jokes he will be nothing.
It was alright. by Cotton McKnight	Jun 2nd, 2009 07:55:53 AM
He was nervous but wouldn't anyone be? I'm sure it will be a good show. Though, on my nightly news the anchors talked about how it was so funny it was "legendary". No, not at all. Frankly the whole show was a little awkward but as I said, it will get better and better.
Oh and it WOULD have been legendary.. by Cotton McKnight	Jun 2nd, 2009 07:57:06 AM
If in that opening segment where he was running from NY to LA, he ran into Tom Hanks dressed as Forrest Gump. I honestly was expecting that.
The huge set by ThrowMeTheIdol	Jun 2nd, 2009 07:59:26 AM
It's going to mess up his comedy bits with the band, they are just too far away now.
Why does Eddie Vedder..... by Omar_Little	Jun 2nd, 2009 08:51:00 AM
.....even bother to write lyrics, I had no idea what the hell he was singing, I do like Pearl Jam, but damn.
JefferyLebowski by Malik23	Jun 2nd, 2009 09:01:56 AM
Good point about giving more of PJ's material a try. I hate it when people trash a band when they haven't even listened to most of their work. So, guilty as charged. Honestly, I was a real dick last night. I shouldn't have crapped so hard over a band that a lot of people like. I don't normally comport myself in such a manner, but there's something about an AICN talkback that brings it out . . . :) Like I said, Pearl Jam is still doing what they love, making money with their music. So even if I don't like it, I've got to give them props.
The Cheap Trick "Surrender" opening was stellar by SpyGuy	Jun 2nd, 2009 09:04:11 AM
Once the newness wears off, this show should settle into a nice groove. Oh, and fuck Jay Leno.
And remember.. by skimn	Jun 2nd, 2009 10:26:09 AM
"Liza is a Commie"
Jay Leno by PowerRing	Jun 2nd, 2009 11:19:09 AM
had the show for 17 years. he was funny maybe 5% of that time, buried in rim shots and music. The band members from start to finish looked incredibly uncomfortable playing along with his lame, tired weak jokes. I am glad the show has been reformatted a bit and got rid of 90% of the "Leno" was was nothing compared to Carson.
Choco Taco! The ratings kicked ass! by i_banged_harley_quinn	Jun 2nd, 2009 11:33:25 AM
Conan beat Dave by 2-to-1 in the ratings. I like Dave and all, but I love me some Conan!
Strong start by drewlicious	Jun 2nd, 2009 11:46:08 AM
I actually liked the tram bit, probably because I live less than a half mile from there and I got a kick out of the 99 cent store gag. Now that's a Los Angeles staple, right up there with In&Out and Tommy Burgers.-----------
Loved Conan calling Leno his "lead in" by m00kiedood	Jun 2nd, 2009 12:44:24 PM
Conan said "We're very happy to continue to have Jay Leno as our lead in" or something. It kind of sounded to me like a back handed compliment that was actually a nice little dig -- like Leno is now the host of a little show that'll be leading into the REAL show, kind of putting Leno in his place. Anybody else think the same?
Hooray for Andy! by deelzbub	Jun 2nd, 2009 01:52:51 PM
That's the only good thing about this. So tired of listening to Conan talk about himself and thinking its comedy.
You people analyze the episode like it's the most important thin by digital8	Jun 2nd, 2009 01:55:44 PM
I mean wow I am laughing looking at how much you guys are dissecting every bit of this show that comes on five times a week. Try just sitting back, having a beer and enjoying it for what it is. This isn't one of your favorite sci-fi series where you are disappointed that a flashing light on the side of a spaceship was red and not blue. I mean seriously.
*thing of all time by digital8	Jun 2nd, 2009 01:56:06 PM

digital8 by Quin the Eskimo	Jun 2nd, 2009 02:08:28 PM
yeah,it's true, but it's half the fun. Did anyone catch Fallon saying to Mario Batal, "Do you remember when...." Come on, that's breaking Interview 101.
Speaking of Ferguson, last night he did one bit I hate by Big Jim	Jun 2nd, 2009 02:12:39 PM
that Entertainment Gossip show thingy. I know it is supposed to be annoying, but not that annoying. On the other hand, he had on Mary Louise Parker (in a very short dress) and Guilermo Del Toro (and they both expressed their "outrage" at the Twilight-type vampires "that's not a vampire, that's a Jonas Brother").
Have you ever seen Hagar live Herc? by Drunken Busboy	Jun 2nd, 2009 02:16:04 PM
Because if you have then you would never dump on him! "I Can't Drive 55" is to Sammy Hagar what "Touch of Grey" is to the Greatful Dead or Jump is to Van Halen w/Roth. Their biggest hits but not necessarily their best! Also since this is a movie fan site think about all the cool movies Sammy Hagar has contributed songs too! Heavy Metal, Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Footloose just to name a few. Also food for thought, in 50 years which Eddie V. will people still talk about Eddie Vedder or Eddie Van Halen? Eddie Van Halen for sure. Than man just about single handedly brought in the Hard Rock wave of 80's! Remember "It's Been Said, GOD IS ED!"
drunken busboy by thevoice0reason	Jun 2nd, 2009 02:33:07 PM
you do realize PJ is a lock for the Rock n Roll hall of fame?
Of course PJ is a lock for Hall of Fame but........... by Drunken Busboy	Jun 2nd, 2009 02:41:50 PM
it will still be Edward Van Halen & his band no matter what incarnation they will talk about in 50 years!
i'm a closet Van Hagar fan by BMacSmith	Jun 2nd, 2009 03:04:04 PM
dont even know why really. hahha i would put Pearl Jam and Van Halen on roughly the same level of history. Van Halen could have been bigger than Jesus, but they had too much trouble along the way. Now they are known more for their lead singer clashes and Eddie's bullshit more than anything. it sucks, but its true. no doubting Eddie Van Halen is a rock god. PJ did a good job of morphing from 'next big thing' to heavy touring jam band.
by MikeTheSpike	Jun 2nd, 2009 03:14:20 PM
Maybe it's cause I'm overflowing with Andy nostalgia, but I liked hearing his laugh again. Been too long. Not having any clue who he is though, the average viewer's not going to be as charitable and I wouldn't expect to hear it so prominently in a while. But then I also appreciate Shaffer's, so I'm hardly a good judge of that.
is jay really a lead in? by Bouncy X	Jun 2nd, 2009 03:41:09 PM
there's 35mins of news between each show. doesn't lead in usually mean the show that literally plays before you? anyway, someone else felt it almost seemed like a backhanded compliment, i dont think it was. because he was just saying that Jay is yet again the show before his like when he was at Late Night. well...he will be this fall, or in 3 days as Conan said. :P
CIRCLE! CIRCLE! CIRCLE! by Timahh	Jun 2nd, 2009 08:09:52 PM
i'm hoping people who watched last night start chanting that tonight. I want it to be a trademark of Conan on the Tonight Show. CIRCLE!
Pearl Jam by alcester	Jun 2nd, 2009 09:03:50 PM
what a pathetic excuse for music. i could not even here a melody, just a bunch of growling. you do not have to be very talented to play that shit called grunge.
Will there be a Chickenfoot talkback come Friday night? by Drunken Busboy	Jun 2nd, 2009 10:19:10 PM
Just curious! I would love to hear Herc's impression of the band after their performance this Friday! Make it so!! ;)
Tonight's Tonight by buffywrestling	Jun 2nd, 2009 10:54:32 PM
I think I broke something watching Conan's shopping spree. I can't laugh like that then try to fall asleep.
I want that laughing mannequin head. by Shermdawg	Jun 2nd, 2009 10:57:05 PM

You're not allowed to smile on your photo ID... by Shermdawg	Jun 2nd, 2009 10:58:28 PM
...in some states because it interferes with facial recognition software.
tonight show is alot better by Phategod1	Jun 2nd, 2009 11:08:05 PM
CoCo Christopher
Rockabilly! by squarebird	Jun 2nd, 2009 11:32:00 PM
I hope Conan is allowed to continue booking some of his favorite bands .. such as Los Straitjackets and Big Sandy!
I still want to see by Phategod1	Jun 2nd, 2009 11:32:34 PM
Paul Simon and The Roots
Another solid Conan show by GunterMonkey	Jun 2nd, 2009 11:58:12 PM
Go big red!
fears....fading.... by Negator76	Jun 3rd, 2009 12:34:59 AM
Conan already seems way more relaxed, and the 'Rodeo Road' idea was gold, as was the hyper-aggressive 'Twitter' feature. I didn't initially read that as a dis on Fallon, but it does make sense. Fallon's bits in which he makes a big deal about incorporating the internet look so desperate. It's like he's screaming at you, 'Don't you get it? I'm hip and young(ish) because I use the interweb as part of my show!' Gross. The NYTimes said it best: 'Fallon is an old person's idea of a young, hip comedian'. Anyway, Go Conan! I already see 'Late Night' shining through. Once the ratings prove positive, the big red bird will be up and running and feeling free to do his freak thing, and I'm all for it. Andy's already shown improvement, and tonight there was even a gay La Bamba bit!
Watched it last night by American Mythos	Jun 3rd, 2009 06:28:23 AM
Great show. I think I'm finally going to start watching the Tonight Show regularly (something I've never done). I was watching a rerun of the Soup afterward and -- how come Joel McHale (sp?) didn't get considered for Late Night instead of Fallon? That guy is funny.
And another thing... by American Mythos	Jun 3rd, 2009 06:33:31 AM
Conan needs to have Arnold on this week to officially welcome him to California -- no not the real Arnold, the TV talking head Arnold. I hope there's more in-studio stuff like that. Remotes are funny, but Conan's comedic chops really shine with in-studio bits like that.
"I think I'm finally going to start watching the Tonight Show re by Big Jim	Jun 3rd, 2009 08:29:02 AM
Watching last night's show I thought the same thing. I think the last time I watched Conan, other than his final show (which was great) was when he came back during the writer's strike (not that good).
first time by Omar_Little	Jun 3rd, 2009 08:34:48 AM
last night was the first time that I have ever watched the tonight show, 2 nights in a row, and will go for 3 tonight. When Johnny was on, I was young and never at home, then I settled in with Letterman, hated Leno.
Negotiator76... by SubliminalJones	Jun 3rd, 2009 12:40:02 PM
Craig Ferguson also spent most of his show last night riffing on the need to be "cool", "edgy" and "hip for the kids". In his monologue, he showed a supposed photo of Kim Jong il's kid, which was just Kim Jong himself with a backwards baseball cap and an 'I Love Fallon" T shirt on. Wouldn't it be great if O'Brien and Ferguson were engaged in co-ordinated subterfuge to show up Fallon for the complete tool he really is?
I'd just like to thank the TBer up there... by haggardatbest	Jun 3rd, 2009 02:24:28 PM
...who reminded me of Rita Sever, aka the reason the mute button was invented.
Fallon is still on his learning curve by Quin the Eskimo	Jun 3rd, 2009 03:21:32 PM
hopefully he'll outgrow this stuttering interviewer shit.
by MikeTheSpike	Jun 3rd, 2009 06:01:40 PM
That Twitter thing can only work, comically, if it's some sort of dig at Fallon (who doesn't deserve half the scorn you heap on him; his monologue, if nothing else, is the best in late night). Otherwise, it was quite possibly the most painfully unfunny bit Conan's ever been involved with. It was awful.
Conan did blow Fallon out of the water by lockesbrokenleg	Jun 3rd, 2009 06:10:01 PM
Fallon. What was NBC thinking. Oh, and is that MTV guy still on?
Merle Haggard by MikeTheSpike	Jun 3rd, 2009 09:46:20 PM
Yeah, Rita Sever was phenominally bad. Her husband was some bigwig at NBC, right? She was so awful, I'm surprised she doesn't get more recognition. Surely the worst person to host any type of show, ever.
Late Night hasn't been the same since Larry "Bud" Melman Died!! by Drunken Busboy	Jun 3rd, 2009 10:54:13 PM
Long Live The Melman!!!!!!
LOL! by dirtsandwich	Jun 3rd, 2009 11:01:48 PM
The Chevy Scrotum. And "You Twit Face". Excellent show tonight.
In the Year 3000!! by D_T	Jun 3rd, 2009 11:03:07 PM

could you imagine how great late night would be... by DrBrianOblivion	Jun 3rd, 2009 11:05:35 PM
...and i know it's been said a thousand times probably, but if it was dave chappelle and the roots. It be like block party every single night. With the way it is now it just feels so damn uncomftorable. Like last night when he says to questlove, man i bet you were dreaming what it be like to play with phil simon and quest was like ...yea...it was.... fine. They just don't mesh at ALL.
DrBrianOblivion by T-RACE	Jun 3rd, 2009 11:19:24 PM
While that whole thing sounds ideal, I doubt Dave Chappelle could ever be on a network station.
yea you're probably right... by DrBrianOblivion	Jun 3rd, 2009 11:31:24 PM
...it would just be such a cool fun show to watch.
Conan looks more and more comfortable. by i_banged_harley_quinn	Jun 3rd, 2009 11:47:39 PM
He even did a Max pervert joke. He's slowly bringing in his brand of humor and I'm excited!
Julia Louis-Dreyfus is so fuckable by Thrillho77	Jun 3rd, 2009 11:49:12 PM
Mmmmmm
You twit face by TruPhan	Jun 4th, 2009 01:15:09 AM
Conan is finally acting like Conan again. Tonight's show is a return to form
YES! CONAN IS HERE! by Negator76	Jun 4th, 2009 01:50:40 AM
Oh man, the 'Executive petting the smaller executive' has broken the seal. Old Conan is officially in the house. And his index for decoding his 'mimes' was terrific. The Max-as-adulterer bit was clunkier than usual, but it's just a start. And the updating/introduction of 'Year 3000' was very savvy blend of shout-out to old fans and primer for new ones. 'The Chevy Scrotum'. Dropped like a laugh nuke in the middle of the 11:30 crowd. Get ready, folks. There's more where that came from. --One motherjumpin' excited Conan fan, right here.
I only wish... by Negator76	Jun 4th, 2009 01:58:15 AM
That the Conan 'Tonight Show' was followed by 45 minutes of Kimmel and another 45 minutes of Ferguson. I love all those guys... Hopefully Fallon hangs himself soon and NBC steals either the fat narcoleptic or the alcoholic scot to take over 'Late Night'. Fucking Fallon. Jesus, NBC, what retard focus group gave you the idea that that lame-ass could host 'Late Night'?
All my concerns are gone by ThrowMeTheIdol	Jun 4th, 2009 03:52:24 PM
Everything is working great now. But I'm surprised so many of you like Ferguson, he's become very repetitive.
Gwyneth Paltrow has very shiny legs by Big Jim	Jun 5th, 2009 08:26:52 AM
I like Ferguson's interviews, but most of the skits are clunkers.
This Feels Like When Dave Went to CBS by MST3KPIMP	Jun 5th, 2009 12:53:08 PM
And i dint like it. Its like they just water everything down and then amplify it for a mass audience. Letterman did the same thing when he moved to CBS, people were so excited at first but after a while realized he was using formula and his once minimalist offbeat sketches and ideas that packed a punch at NBC now seemed forced and stale. Conan cannot count on Will Ferrel saving him every night and the hype will settle and then the people will demand more. Right now the show feels like when he would do a week of shows in Boston. Exciting but not especially funny.

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