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Countdown to Conan: Fear and Loathing on Late Night Television

Countdown to Conan: Fear and Loathing on Late Night Television

Comedy died six months ago when Conan O’Brien reluctantly left NBC in search of greener pastures – that is, a new late-night talk show on a network that isn’t subject to the whims of a painfully-unfunny, square-chinned comedian.

 

But, fear not, everyone! Comedy returns this November with the start of Conan’s new gig on TBS. To celebrate, we are...

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Gallery: Chelsea Handler Gets Us Through the Late Night Shuffle

Gallery: Chelsea Handler Gets Us Through the Late Night Shuffle

There's a lot of chaos going on with late night TV. Come March, Jimmy Fallon is taking over for Conan O'Brien. That's because this is Conan's last week on his show since he will be moving west to take over the Tonight Show from Jay Leno this summer. Meanwhile, Jay will be getting a primetime show of his own. Confused yet? It's okay, at least the...

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Leno Gets Primetime Slot, Conan O'Brien Still to be Overshadowed

Leno Gets Primetime Slot, Conan O'Brien Still to be Overshadowed

You can bet Conan’s probably pissed. He was all set to take over Jay’s time slot on NBC once Leno’s contract ran out, and even though that’s still the case, he’s still going to be behind the big man.


In a desperate effort to get ratings-winner Leno to stay with NBC, they decided to give him a 10pm timeslot every night. Sound like a crazy insane...

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Hot Georgetown Alum Mike Birbiglia Has Been Called a Cracker, Loves Pizza

Hot Georgetown Alum Mike Birbiglia Has Been Called a Cracker, Loves Pizza

This past week, hot Georgetown University grad Mike Birbiglia performed his standup comedy routine at Tennessee State University. Though he has already performed on the David Letterman Show, the Conan O’Brien Show, and Comedy Central Presents, Birbiglia says that he truly enjoys performing on college campus tours, telling Sidelines Online:

"The...

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The 5 Best Conan O'Brien Skits of All-Time

The 5 Best Conan O'Brien Skits of All-Time

Fans of Late Night, rejoice! NBC announced yesterday that Conan O’Brien will be officially taking over for Emerson College alumnus Jay Leno on June 1st, 2009.

 

For those ignorant to Conan's sheer brilliance, OTR presents 5 of his best skits ever.

 

1. Walker Texas Ranger Lever: After NBC merged with Universal, Conan premiered a lever that when ...

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