I caught that Conan O’Brien thing last night. Very funny. I watched Conan religiously in high school, but haven’t really been paying attention the last couple of years. I’m assuming he’s still funny.
The Best of Triumph the Insult Comic Dog is obviously worth your $16.38. I know you’ve all seen Triump with the Star Wars nerds. (Required reading: Incomple and Erin‘s lunch with Blackwolf the Dragonmaster. Robert Smigel shows up too.)
The other new Conan DVD collects highlights from his ten years of late night, including one of my favorite sketches “Famous Helping People.” It’s a We Are The World parody and at one point Conan asks Sting if he can do a Phil Collins voice. Just seeing Sting singing with Oldy is priceless. Remember when Amy Poehler (before anyone knew who she was) did guest stints as Andy Richter’s sister? Those were awesome.
Speaking of talk shows, my DVR told me it recorded an episode of McEnroe with A.C. Newman, but it totally lied. He wasn’t in that episode. That’s rad that A.C. Newman is getting some talk show love. You really must pick up Slow Wonder. Insound says, “Every song. Literally every song. Is perfect. I mean, the guy can’t get out of the way of a good tune.” It’s true.
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Its one of the few albums this year I like.
Those bits as Andy’s sister were so phenomenal!
I truly miss Oldy.
Who is the guy in the picture next to conan? is that you, scott?
Word to serving “Miracle Drug” up on MP3. I love the entire album, but “Miracle Drug” is my little addiction… I’ll play it over and over again for hours if I’m driving by myself.
rachel, the guy on the right is A.C. Newman.
and yeah, slow wonder is great
so bummed I missed the infomercial…
i like the album but it sounds like a new pornographers record so much. im thinking… why go solo if its gonna be the same. sorta.
I thought you were going to pull a “separated at birth” thing with Conan and AC. And yes, his album rocks…
Im a huge fan of Conan, I love his show and i watch every night. *i wish i had a walker lever! Anyway,I missed the 10th aniversary thingi when it first aired so im very happy its on DVD.
Those Andy’s little sister bits are missed! Andy in general is missed.
And where’s the 5th anniversary special. It was less crowded than the 10th was.
But Hey, i’ll take what I can get.
Saw A.C. at the Bowery last night. A well-oiled pop machine. Truly good stuff.
Comedy Central is re-airing that Conan show in just under an hour. I’m taping it ’cause I missed it last night. Thanks for reminding me.
Love the new album but live, there’s some serious attitude. Though it sounds great.
Hey, my blog’s finally been linked! Validation at last!
(oh, and that wasn’t a snark or anything, I’ve just never had recognition in the legitimate blogosphere)
talked to A.C. at the Bowery on Thursday. He was wearing a McEnroe/CNBC jacket before the show. Turns out they did a last-minute switcheroo with the shows. the jacket was a consolation prize given to him by the show’s booker. I think he said it will air this week. I don’t get CNBC so I don’t really care.
Was that A.C. on the Macenroe show Sept. 10th wtih his sister?