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:lol:

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

I think this is precisely why some of us think they're screwing around with accounting with that factoid. I think they have to be counting a lot of the fixed or one time costs like the move from NY to LA, the studio, etc.

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Don't know if this is true or not, but damn, if it is. :lol:

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

Did that quote begin "Dear Internet"?

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Same here. I work with kids so, particularly the last part of the speech is being hung up for them all to see.

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I think this is a total bullshit number, with set building, moving, hiring and other start up costs included to make NBC look better

Actually if we were to audit these numbers we might see Winter Olympic costs calculated into Conan's 'loss'

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

Just watched the final show. The last part with Will Ferrell was one of the worst things I've ever seen on TV. Just a complete and total bastardization of a classic song. Not one thing funny about it. Oh what, did he pull out the "cow bell" gag, again? And that's supposed to be funny? What's with the making out with his woman on stage during the song? Was that supposed to be funny? Kicking the mic stand? Really? I have to seriously wonder about anyone who found any of that to be entertaining at all. Jay Leno is 100 times funnier on his worst night than Will Ferrell is on his best.

I love Conan, always will, but I seriously have to wonder how in the world he thought THAT would be a good note to end his Tonight Show run on. Just terrible.

If you ever need proof that this world is not just, remember that Chris Farley is dead and Will Ferrell is still alive.

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

Well I mean they really can't fake football games or songs, so I don't see how people could think that was fake

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

I thought the ending was great. Different strokes, I guess. :shrug:

Farley killed himself with drugs and a very unhealthy lifestyle. Justice really had nothing to do with it - he was an irresponsible person.

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

Maybe you should bury your fucking cynicism and obvious hatred of Will Ferrell and just see that this is the way Conan probably wanted to go out: playing Freebird together on stage with friends and heroes.

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I usually like Ferrell and I didn't quite hate it as much as you did, but I do agree with this sentiment to an extent. My main issue was that Will completely upstaged Conan in that bit... it just felt to me the final moments of Conan's Tonight Show became The Will Ferrell Show. I also think Will staying 'in character' throughout that routine added nothing to the segment and took away from Conan's moment a little. Just my opinion. Maybe that was Conan's choice, though, and if so, ah well.

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

It's hilarious to see NBC bitching about Conan losing them money when their whole prime time line-up is hovering in UPN territory.

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

They are bitching because they gambled moving Leno to give Conan a shot. And when that didn't work Conan acts like the bitch because NBC wants to put back the way things were.

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The licensing fee for the original recordings of well-known songs is expensive (although a band covering them is a lot cheaper), so they did spend some $$$ for that. But given that NBC is one of the few networks with a current broadcast contract to show NFL games, I doubt the football footage cost that much for the show to air.

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looks like it wasn't really "mine that bird" as the horse Conan brought out

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

While Conan did say 'restricted' football footage, was it really or was it footage of some random game they are allowed to air?

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

Was the mink snuggie real mink? It looked synthetic to me, but I didn't get to see it in High-Def.

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

I'm sure it was exactly what Conan wanted... Conan took other opportunities during the show to be the center of attention and he got to say what he wanted to say and go out with class.

I didn't think of Free Bird as a Will Ferrel bit; Yeah, Ferrel was acting goofy and doing a character, but that's how he always is. The whole thing was just about everybody having fun, it wasn't supposed to be some serious and solemn thing. Conan purposely made it so it wasn't all about him, instead it was all about the fun and comradery.

If Ferrell already rubs you the wrong way though I can see how someone might not of liked it.

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

Conan kept saying "We're going to have fun on television" this week that I wonder of Fun on Television with Conan O'Brien is a possible show title

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Oh please...what, they raped your favorite 36-year-old song? :lol: It was an awesome ending to a great show, and if you can't see the reasons why, then Leno will be back on for you soon I guess.

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Freebird is exactly what happens when a bunch of friends get together to rock. Just having fun and goofing around. Just look at the joy on Conan's face as hes playing.

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Yep, this.

It was a great way to go out, having fun on television with your friends.

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

I thought it was "restricted NFL Superbowl football coverage".

Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
 

Of course, they could have just said it was Superbowl footage. It could have easily have been non-Superboowl footage. For what they showed, it could come from any game those two teams were in together.

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In any case, I'm sure PETA would have jumped all over that mink snuggy. :lol: