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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by rfduncan
(Post 10481752)
So you'd watch it twice just to see it in HD? As far as I could see there was nothing about this show that would compel me to want to see it in HD. I'll DVR it in SD in my bedroom and watch it in the morning in bed. ;)
I can't commit to watching these types of shows every single day at the same time, so I'll play it by ear and see how it goes. :) |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by Boba Fett
(Post 10481003)
Seth Rogen is truly insufferable.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Conan O’Brien closed his final “Tonight Show” by playing rhythm guitar while Will Ferrell sang “Freebird,” then made his guitar skills a key part of his live tour, going so far as to record a song with Jack White in Nashville this summer, which they played together last night on Conan’s first TBS show. All of this runs counter to what O’Brien told Carson Daly on “Last Call” in 2002:
Said O’Brien then: “I remember when I was really interested in comedy and I was in high school, Alan Thicke had a talk show, and they had all these posters up everywhere like, ‘He’s coming, it’s gonna be better than Johnny Carson’ … and I watched his first show, and it was like, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, here he comes, Alan Thicke,’ and the doors opened, and he came running out, and the band’s rocking out, and he runs down to the band and he picks up a guitar and he starts rocking out with the band, and I was sitting there and I was 14 and I’m like, ‘You’re an ass.’ Click. I always knew that as a lesson, that [guitar playing] is my hobby, and I don’t like it when celebrities inflict their hobby [on the audience] … It’s one of those things that I’m very careful not to do.” [via NY Mag, video below] Couple things here. First, Alan Thicke has some legitimate musical chops, as he wrote the theme songs to “Diff’rent Strokes” and “Facts of Life” (he also wasn’t one-tenth the TV host that Conan is). Second, in Conan’s defense, no one should be held accountable for what they say on “Last Call with Carson Daly.” And finally, if I had to guess, playing onstage with White likely served as a bookend to the musical interlude that began with “Freebird,” not as a signal of what’s to come. Nevertheless: YouTube archives 1, Conan 0. YA BURNT. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Anybody notice the exit song is exactly the same as The Tonight Show and Late Night's? I guess NBC decided not to include that on the intellectual property list. I was happy to hear it anyway!
What about The Masturbating Bear? He was allowed to have that in a sketch. It was SO good! I loved it so much I watched it again this afternoon! |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by NiCK Crush
(Post 10481986)
Conan O’Brien closed his final “Tonight Show” by playing rhythm guitar while Will Ferrell sang “Freebird,” then made his guitar skills a key part of his live tour, going so far as to record a song with Jack White in Nashville this summer, which they played together last night on Conan’s first TBS show. All of this runs counter to what O’Brien told Carson Daly on “Last Call” in 2002:
Said O’Brien then: “I remember when I was really interested in comedy and I was in high school, Alan Thicke had a talk show, and they had all these posters up everywhere like, ‘He’s coming, it’s gonna be better than Johnny Carson’ … and I watched his first show, and it was like, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, here he comes, Alan Thicke,’ and the doors opened, and he came running out, and the band’s rocking out, and he runs down to the band and he picks up a guitar and he starts rocking out with the band, and I was sitting there and I was 14 and I’m like, ‘You’re an ass.’ Click. I always knew that as a lesson, that [guitar playing] is my hobby, and I don’t like it when celebrities inflict their hobby [on the audience] … It’s one of those things that I’m very careful not to do.” [via NY Mag, video below] Couple things here. First, Alan Thicke has some legitimate musical chops, as he wrote the theme songs to “Diff’rent Strokes” and “Facts of Life” (he also wasn’t one-tenth the TV host that Conan is). Second, in Conan’s defense, no one should be held accountable for what they say on “Last Call with Carson Daly.” And finally, if I had to guess, playing onstage with White likely served as a bookend to the musical interlude that began with “Freebird,” not as a signal of what’s to come. Nevertheless: YouTube archives 1, Conan 0. YA BURNT. Conan O'Brien - Blue Moon (Live on Conan 01.04.2008) http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3y...ive-on-con_fun |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
It was OK.
The opening was great, although it would have been better with some blood squibs for the godfather shots. Come on, Conan, it's cable. Monologue started strong but I was getting restless by the end and reminded that monologues are Conan's weakness. His banter with Andy at the desk was better. Also, I think Andy was trying to say he would get Conan's wife to let him into the bedroom one night to scare Conan with the mask, not that he would use the mask to hookup with Conan's wife. The interviews were horrible. They felt very rehearsed and rushed. Seth's was a little better because he's more charismatic, but I have to knock of points for the annoying laugh. This is usually Conan's strength and should improve as things loosen up a bit. The only redeeming thing about the musical bit was seeing Conan perform. I didn't particularly care for the song itself. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
The Good:
The Bad:
All in all, it's good to have him back. Can't wait for the Tom Hanks interview. The two have excellent chemistry. Also, did he mention Max at all? Is it true they had a falling out? |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by NiCK Crush
(Post 10481986)
Conan O’Brien closed his final “Tonight Show” by playing rhythm guitar while Will Ferrell sang “Freebird,” then made his guitar skills a key part of his live tour, going so far as to record a song with Jack White in Nashville this summer, which they played together last night on Conan’s first TBS show. All of this runs counter to what O’Brien told Carson Daly on “Last Call” in 2002:
Said O’Brien then: “I remember when I was really interested in comedy and I was in high school, Alan Thicke had a talk show, and they had all these posters up everywhere like, ‘He’s coming, it’s gonna be better than Johnny Carson’ … and I watched his first show, and it was like, ‘Ladies and gentlemen, here he comes, Alan Thicke,’ and the doors opened, and he came running out, and the band’s rocking out, and he runs down to the band and he picks up a guitar and he starts rocking out with the band, and I was sitting there and I was 14 and I’m like, ‘You’re an ass.’ Click. I always knew that as a lesson, that [guitar playing] is my hobby, and I don’t like it when celebrities inflict their hobby [on the audience] … It’s one of those things that I’m very careful not to do.” [via NY Mag, video below] Couple things here. First, Alan Thicke has some legitimate musical chops, as he wrote the theme songs to “Diff’rent Strokes” and “Facts of Life” (he also wasn’t one-tenth the TV host that Conan is). Second, in Conan’s defense, no one should be held accountable for what they say on “Last Call with Carson Daly.” And finally, if I had to guess, playing onstage with White likely served as a bookend to the musical interlude that began with “Freebird,” not as a signal of what’s to come. Nevertheless: YouTube archives 1, Conan 0. YA BURNT. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Impressive ratings but we'll have to see how well they're sustained over the coming weeks
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by spamurai
(Post 10482265)
Also, did he mention Max at all? Is it true they had a falling out?
The split was stated as being mutual, with O'Brien saying, "Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician," and Weinberg thanking his band and saying, "17 years — a lifetime on TV ... my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me." Weinberg subsequently acknowledged that "We both wanted to go in different directions," but both looked forward to Weinberg occasionally stopping by to sit in on the new show.[Weinberg said his health was better than ever but that the "life-changing experience emotionally and spiritually" of the surgery, a desire to remain in New Jersey with his family, and an interest in exploring new musical directions had all played a role in his departure from O'Brien. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by Deftones
(Post 10482269)
so it's totally incomprehensible for the guy to change his mind? also, he didn't have a CD of music out in 2002. maybe his passion for guitar went from a hobby, to something he wishes to incorporate into the show.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by NiCK Crush
(Post 10482494)
I'm just posting the article man. Ease up on me.
Yeah, that's real mature. If you're "just posting the article" then just post the article next time. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by gryffinmaster
(Post 10481131)
Anyone else catching the retro (late) Carson-era flare behind the set design? Really dig that, both the overall look at the meaning behind it.
http://www.cbc.ca/news/photogallerie.../12_carson.jpg . |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
(Post 10482553)
If you were "just posting the article" then what was up with the unnecessary commentary at the end there? "Nevertheless: YouTube archives 1, Conan 0. YA BURNT. "
Yeah, that's real mature. If you're "just posting the article" then just post the article next time. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by The Cow
(Post 10482585)
That's part of the article, not an added commentary by the poster.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
An article usually has a link or something, otherwise it just looked like you wrote it.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Hahahahahaha!! Anyone watch the Mega Millions drawing tonight? HE MENTIONED THE BEAR!!
:lol: :lol: :lol: |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Looks like every news source mentioned the show except NBC. Are they forbidden from mentioning it or out of petty spite and/or loyalty to either Leno or Jeff Zucker are they pretending he never existed?
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Tom Hanks and the whales was funny.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
I think Andy is funnier than Conan most times, and always seems like Conan sushes him up real quick when this happens:
1)The "tears" comment and the "walk in on your wife" comment while wearing the Conan mask (from Monday) 2)The "that would explain all the Over the Counter paternity tests" after changing from Maury Povich studio to Conan studio gig |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
I'm a huge Conan fan and think he's very funny, especially when he resorts to self-deprecation, but you're right Andy often outshines him and it does seem like they move on quickly when that happens. Not sure if it's intentional or not, but I noticed it as well, especially tonight with the amazing paternity tests joke. What's funny too is Andy seems like his stuff is a lot more impromptu and responsive, whereas Conan obviously relies on scripted jokes, which is fine, since he is the host and all.
Loved Tom Hanks. Wish they would've just had him on the whole night. He's a great sport, loved him getting doused with water. The Pixar stuff was hilarious too. I'm actually not a huge fan of Conan with his guests. It's not that he's a bad interviewer, I just prefer his jokes skits. When I was younger I'd wake up for the start of his show, watch the first 30 minutes, then go back to sleep. I liked the stuff with the censor tonight, it was pretty good, especially the assless chaps reveal and the dubbing, although I felt they could have done more with the dubbing. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Tonight's episode felt more like it was back in the swing of things if you ask me. Pretty good interviews with Hanks and McBrayer and the Soundgarden performance was pretty awesome as well. It just felt to me like the show had a better flow tonight with a good combination of comedy and guest time. Last night the guests felt sort of rushed and the interviews weren't as good as they could have been because of that.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
I so love that the debut of this show crushed all competitors. :)
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
(Post 10482553)
If you were "just posting the article" then what was up with the unnecessary commentary at the end there? "Nevertheless: YouTube archives 1, Conan 0. YA BURNT. "
Yeah, that's real mature. If you're "just posting the article" then just post the article next time. http://warmingglow.uproxx.com/2010/1...on-my-audience |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by NiCK Crush
(Post 10482767)
2. As fumanstan said, post the link to the article you're posting, otherwise people will naturally assume that you wrote it. That much is common sense. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Loved seeing Soundgarden last night. Great performance :up:
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by Mike86
(Post 10481222)
The set looked pretty nice to me, not sure what you are talking about. Nothing over the top fancy but it works fine and is nice looking. I actually think his set looks rather nice compared to the Lopez Tonight set.. Besides that fact is a "snazzy new set" really more important than the show itself -screwy-?? I also disagree with the Andy comment, he isn't my favorite part of the show but I think him and Conan work well together.
Andy is highly annoying -- I didn't start to like "Late Night with Conan" until Andy left, then it became a kick-ass show. I'm sorry to see that Conan is still dragging him along when he would perform much better solo. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
I liked the premier, and thought Conan was funny overall.
Lea Michele came across as Super Fake. Rogen was fine. Craig does interviews much much better. The set did look cheap, maybe the lighting/camera work was partly to blame. The set didnt look professional enough; its like it was shot by amateurs. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
I like the set. It reminds me of the old Late Night set.
Andy Richter is really funny now, funnier than he ever was on Late Night. The interview segments seemed okay to me on the first show. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by nightwing82
(Post 10482934)
In the world of HD television, I want a snazzy looking set. Visuals are a part of television --- this isn't radio.
Andy is highly annoying -- I didn't start to like "Late Night with Conan" until Andy left, then it became a kick-ass show. I'm sorry to see that Conan is still dragging him along when he would perform much better solo. As far as Andy goes I still disagree. I think he adds something to the show personally and they go well together. That's just me though I can see how some might not like him at times. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
I think it's a great set, not sure what the complaints are. Looks modern with a bit of retro thrown in.
I thought the opening episode was good. Loved the opening monologue, I think Richter was actually funny, Rogen was solid... I've got my DVR set to record all new eps, so guess I'll see how he does in the coming days/weeks. But it's a good start so far. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
From TVbytheNumbers.com:
After a 2.8 household rating in the preliminary metered markets for premiere of Conan on TBS, his second night fell 25% to a 2.1 household rating (i.e. 2.1% of US TV households on average watched the show) in Nielsen’s metered market overnight data. These are not the adults 18-49 ratings we typically report on the site. We’ll have viewership and adults 18-49 (and perhaps other) demo group ratings later today. If his adults 18-49 rating declines by a similar % it will be in the neighborhood of a 1.9 adults 18-49 rating. Last night’s other late night show’s preliminary HH ratings: Letterman’s Late Night: 3.0, Leno’s Tonight Show: 2.5, ABC’s Nightline: 3.2 |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by HUG-H
(Post 10483148)
Andy Richter is really funny now, funnier than he ever was on Late Night.
Really really really really glad to see they got him back on the couch in true old school side-kick format. I was hoping that was going to be the case with the Tonight Show and was disappointed it didn't happen. Very awesome. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by Dragon Tattoo
(Post 10482791)
1. Read the rest of the thread before you actually post.
2. As fumanstan said, post the link to the article you're posting, otherwise people will naturally assume that you wrote it. That much is common sense. 2. Yea, believe me I'll never make that mistake again. However, due to the style of the post, I'm quite certain the majority of the people in this thread assumed it wasn't just me writing up a quick blurb to share. I felt it was fairly obvious it came from somewhere other than me. I didn't know I needed to use MLA citation style on a forum about DVDs. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by NiCK Crush
(Post 10482767)
maybe next time you should post, oh i don't know, say a link to what you are quoting instead of us expecting us to know if that's from you or an outside source. just a thought. |
re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Yea, I got that. You people need links. I got it. Maybe next time I should post a link... I got it. Yea. Links.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by HUG-H
(Post 10483148)
I like the set. It reminds me of the old Late Night set.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by The Cow
(Post 10482585)
That's part of the article, not an added commentary by the poster.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by NiCK Crush
(Post 10483329)
Yea, I got that. You people need links. I got it. Maybe next time I should post a link... I got it. Yea. Links.
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re: Conan --> Series Discussion Thread --> 2010-2011
Originally Posted by Deftones
(Post 10483335)
or just don't post in this thread at all. that would be better.
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