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Posts in category "Conan"

Conan Announces New Title

We’ve been waiting. And here it is… One of my favorite things about this announcement is that it’s on the website “Team Coco.” Here it is and even though the new show is more streamlined and a few of our Chicago alums aren’t working on the new one, I’m still rooting for Coco. Here’s the... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
September 1, 2010 at 1:26 pm
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Chicago Improv Wins Big at Emmys

As expected, Chicago Improv alumni did very well last night the Emmys taking home 5 awards (for comedies). Jane Lynch, a Second City veteran, won for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series and she promptly gave the South Side a shout-out.  The Daily Show won for Best Variety, Music, or Comedy Show which was much... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
August 30, 2010 at 1:34 am
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60 Minutes with Conan!

Conan O’Brien’s contractual agreement with NBC to not appear on television elapsed on May 1st! So, with a bit a planning and pre-taping, Conan sat down with 60 Minutes’ Steve Kroft for his first in-depth interview since leaving NBC.   “He went and took that show back and I think in a similar situation, if... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
May 1, 2010 at 10:35 pm
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Team Loco

Conan O’Brien finally has a place to hang to talkshow host hat; TBS. But he has to “Leno” George Lopez. George Lopez has had his own late-night talker on TBS for the past year. Conan’s new show (unnamed as of yet, but I suggest “The REAL Tonight Show!”) will begin at 10pm Chicagotime and push... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
April 12, 2010 at 1:23 pm
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Live! from Chicago (and NY)!

Facebook WINS! WE win! As I wrote here, a Facebook fanpage has forced Saturday Night Live’s hand. Betty White (who eventually publicly said that she would serve if asked) will host a Mother’s Day special for SNL. The May 8th show will also have SNL alumni Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Rachel Dratch, Molly Shannon, Maya... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
March 11, 2010 at 12:37 pm
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The Biggest Comedian You've Never Heard Of

Like some sort of Zelig or Forrest Gump, Del Close has influenced, touched, and taught just about every comedian for the past four decades. He directed at Second City for years, created the Harold out in San Francisco in the 60s, was “House Metaphysician” for Saturday Night Live, wrote comic books, and, of course, taught... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
March 3, 2010 at 12:09 pm
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Joke's on Jay! (Practical Jokes for Conan)

Now that it’s all settled and Conan’s last show is tonight… here are some “leave-behinds” for Conan and his staff. (on a side note, I’m very happy that NBC and Conan agreed to some severance pay for the staff… some of those SOBs owe me money…)
By Jason Chin,
January 22, 2010 at 3:08 pm
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My Visit with Conan (from the year 2-Thousannnnnd!)

Years ago, I spent some time with the then Late Night with Conan O’Brien show! As I’ve previously posted, I have had several blogs over the years and I dutifully recorded the visit online. So, here it is, with no further proof-reading or editing… (I have added some pics.) Staying Up Late Night My Visit... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
January 12, 2010 at 6:31 pm
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Conan! Improv! Anime! Boobies!

Conan O’Brien is still plugging along with the Tonight Show.  Ratings aside, it’s still a very funny show. Last week, Conan (who lived here in Chicago and did sketch shows) and his sidekick Andy (who lived here and did lots of work with the Annoyance Theater and the iO Theater) visited Bang!Zoom! Studios where they... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
November 2, 2009 at 1:11 pm
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Conan - the founder of the feast!

Last night’s premiere of the Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien had a lot of video segments which translates to gigs for actors, in particular for improvisers! Last night had a great roster of ex-Chicagoans popping up in the segments: Brian Stack (staff writer) did the voice-over radio dj at the very beginning. Kevin Dorff (staff writer) was... Read more »
By Jason Chin,
June 2, 2009 at 12:21 am
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