Final Conan on NBC
Final Conan on NBC
#1Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:44pmAnyone else watching on the east coast
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
TheatreFan4
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/12/09
#2Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:47pm
I just tuned in.
I just can't believe this whole ordeal...
#2Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:53pmExit interviews. Haha
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#3Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:54pmYep. Not to spoil it as it is all developing but Conan saying Tilda Swinton should play him in TV movie about this had me in stitches.
Mr Roxy
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/17/03
#4Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:04amI have the first Chevy Chase talk show & this will bookend it nicely.
Poster Emeritus
singalongsong2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/11/08
#5Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:25amI'm watching right now. I've been a Conan fan for a long time. This whole ordeal has been ridiculous. It doesn't seem fair to Conan or his crew/staff. I hope he'll be back on tv ASAP.
#6Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:29amHim getting choked up is killing me
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#7Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:31amI just love him. Can't stand Will Ferrell, but love Conan.
Pretty pretty please don't you ever ever feel like you're less than f**ckin' perfect!
#8Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:36amAndy needs to come and dance with them
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#9Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:37amI worked on his show for the 17 years they were in New York. His crew is amazing and they are very much like family. I know they are all very broken up over this. I also know they are hoping that this will bring better things for them. I am sure most of them will follow him in whatever his next incarnation is. I am so hoping it is for Fox at 11 PM! Take THAT Tonight Show!
Those Blocked: SueStorm. N2N Nate. Good riddence to stupid! Rad-Z, shill begone!
singalongsong2
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/11/08
#10Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:38am
I loved the final episode. Conan's speech was very nice and I enjoyed Neil Young's performance. The ending with Will Ferrell was great. Way to go out with a bang, Conan!
FREE BIRD!!!!
#11Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:40am
Actually, I liked Jimmy's tribute to Conan and the interruption. I think Conan would like it.
I am so hoping it is for Fox at 11 PM!
Tune in tomorrow for The Andy Richter Show with co-host Conan O'Brien 
"All our dreams can come true -- if we have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney
We must have different Gods. My God said "do to others what you would have them do to you". Your God seems to have said "My Way or the Highway".
#12Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:41am
Neil Young's song was perfect for the moment. I've been crying since the end of that song. Conan choking up only heightened it. Great speech.
Somehow that finale worked. I knew Conan was in a band and a guitar aficionado but boy, I had no idea.
Updated On: 1/23/10 at 12:41 AM
#13Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:42amThe speech was great...the whole show was classy...oh Conan I will miss you...please find a job on another network quickly...one that will appreciate your humor and talent...after tonight I will never watch the Tonight show again...I need my Co-Co
"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life. Define yourself"
#14Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:42amThis is how it's done. Damn, who nowadays show this much class? His speech about cynicism was spot on. The man should be bitter and he came off as a true gentleman. Jay couldn't be this classy if he wanted to. Karma is a bitch and I think Conan will come out a head. I pray Jay's show bombs.
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
#15Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:46am
Great speech. It made me cry. I just love this guy.
#16Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:47am
here is the speech
Before we end this rodeo, a few things need to be said. There has been a lot of speculation in the press about what I legally can and can’t say about NBC. To set the record straight, tonight I am allowed to say anything I want. And what I want to say is this: between my time at Saturday Night Live, the Late Night show, and my brief run here on The Tonight Show, I have worked with NBC for over 20 years. Yes, we have our differences right now and yes, we’re going to go our separate ways. But this company has been my home for most of my adult life. I am enormously proud of the work we have done together, and I want to thank NBC for making it all possible.
Walking away from The Tonight Show is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Making this choice has been enormously difficult. This is the best job in the world, I absolutely love doing it, and I have the best staff and crew in the history of the medium. But despite this sense of loss, I really feel this should be a happy moment. Every comedian dreams of hosting The Tonight Show and, for seven months, I got to. I did it my way, with people I love, and I do not regret a second. I’ve had more good fortune than anyone I know and if our next gig is doing a show in a 7-Eleven parking lot, we’ll find a way to make it fun.
And finally, I have to say something to our fans. The massive outpouring of support and passion from so many people has been overwhelming. The rallies, the signs, all the goofy, outrageous creativity on the Internet, and the fact that people have traveled long distances and camped out all night in the pouring rain to be in our audience, made a sad situation joyous and inspirational.
To all the people watching, I can never thank you enough for your kindness to me and I’ll think about it for the rest of my life. All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism — it’s my least favorite quality and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen. As proof, let’s make an amazing thing happen right now
"Never be bullied into silence. Never allow yourself to be made a victim. Accept no one's definition of your life. Define yourself"
JbaraFan1
Broadway Legend Joined: 8/14/04
#17Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:48amI don't really have the words....just wow. Love Conan, love what he said. Talk about exiting a show with graciousness and aplomb. And then that finish. Holy hell, the boy can rock it!
miss pennywise
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/7/04
#18Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:50am
I have never met Conan O'Brien or Andy Richter, but I do know people who have been friends with them for years, and they have nothing but nice things to say about both guys.
I was touched by Conan's advice to people, "especially young people: Work hard and be kind...." I don't think I have ever heard anyone in his position suggest people "be kind." Very classy, indeed.
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#19Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:51am
I love Andy just as much as Conan. Their chemistry is flawless.
Some video
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/22/conan-obriens-final-tonig_n_433938.html
http://www.tmz.com/2010/01/23/conan-obrien-final-monologue-tonight-show-video/
'There are three sides to every story. My side, your side, and the truth. And no one is lying. Memories shared serve each one differently'
-Robert Evans-
Updated On: 1/23/10 at 12:51 AM
#20Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:52am
Conan is beyond classy. I have watched him for as long as I could remember. Including being in high school and sneaking downstairs in the middle of the night to watch him. His speech was classy, heartfelt, and moving. I wish a fraction of those in the entertainment business could have the intelligence and modesty he has.
I know Conan will be ok and I look forward to seeing what he has in store for us next.
StockardFan
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/19/08
#22Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 1:11amI fell asleep and just woke up so I missed it and I'm bummed. It sounds like he made a wonderfully classy exit. I hope he gets something else very soon.
KFTC!!!!!
Q
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/3/05
#23Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 2:18amI don't watch this kind of TV, and only know of these men by reading about them, but I do like my new sig quote!
#24Final Conan on NBC
Posted: 1/23/10 at 11:04amActually, Thursday night was freaking great also, w/Robin Williams going absoutely ballistic, and being bleeped often.
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