"I SAID NEE-HA!"
The Late Night With Conan O'Brien Newsletter #07/11-030

Hello everyone!! Happy new backdrop eh? I've seen the pictures (LOL) and it's different but I like it. It's rather swanky. Veeeeeeery blue. Like anything new on Late Night though, it's something that might take some getting used to. Remember the old, O-L-D studio furniture? It took a while for me to like the new stuff when they replaced it and that was nearly two years ago now. I'd still say I prefer the O-L-D set to the current one and I miss the fan. Another thang Conan's new NBC website, when JK updated it the rumors were that people were falling off their chairs with the shock. Hopefully the brand spankin' new site will be unveiled soon....

Looks like SNL funnyman just might be out guest of the week for his hilarious impersonation of a man on a shopping trip for household goods with a woman. Apparently shopping makes men turn into cows hehehe. Remember his last appearance on the show? He did this thing with his hand, and his hand was 'doing' a dog going to the bathroom. It was one of the funniest impressions I've ever seen.

Have a Conetastic week everyone and let's get it awn!

Linzi
True Blue Editor

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CONTENTS -

ASK BRIAN McCANN ANYTHING!!
MORE EURO PROTESTS!!
ANDY INTERVIEWS PAVEMENT
THE LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN DRINKING GAME
LATE NIGHT POLL
THE BONE OF CONTENTION by Micah Honees
LATE NIGHT TOP TEN By Stephanie
THE COB QUIZ By Rachel
UPCOMING GUESTS - July 13 - 17 1998
THIS TIME LAST YEAR...
WEEK IN REVIEW By Audrey & Robin
THE COB SOURCE
KEEP EUROPE CONETASTIC!!
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FYI

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ASK BRIAN McCANN ANYTHING!!

We all know and love the fabi-doo Brian McCann as Loser, PimpBot 5000, Mick Ferguson the Bullet-Proof Legs Guy and many more... Now, here's your chance to ask him anything you'd like. He has agreed to answer all your questions right here in "NEE-HA!"

All you have to do is think of something you'd like to ask him and then send it to me [LACOB@AOL.COM] before Tuesday. Please put 'Brian McCann' in the subject line. Cheers!!

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MORE EURO PROTESTS!!

The fight to Keep Europe Conetastic intensifies this week with even more people starting their own protests. All this information on NBC Europe will be constantly updated at the 'KEEP EUROPE CONETASTIC!!' website.

Go to sign Harmen's Dutch protest at: http://home.introweb.nl/~titanic/nbc/

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Cathy [degroen@concepts.nl] is also collecting votes from people who would like to be able to watch Conan and Jay again in Europe. She asks:

1: Did you watch it a lot: Yes or No

2: Do you want it back: Yes Or No?

Reply to her questions like this:

1: Yes

2: Yes

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ANDY INTERVIEWS PAVEMENT

If you stick around shoe biz long enough, fame and critical acclaim eventually come your way. "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" sidekick Andy Richter has gone from 1993's beleaguered co-host to today's beloved TV fixture, while Pavement's new Brighten the Corners smoothes the edge off of this often-difficult band, moving Stephen Malkmus and Co. closer to the commercially-viable pure pop they've often threatened to play. Ray Gun saw it fit to bring these icons of '90s collegiate life together for an hour of conversation. As the snow fell outside, Pavement's bassman Malkmus and major-domo Bob Nastonovich chatted with Richter over tea and Diet Cokes at the band's downtown NYC hotel...

Read the interview at: http://www.matador.recs.com/bands/pavement/raygun.html

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THE LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN DRINKING GAME

One of the many symptoms of fannish behaviour out there is playing The Late Night With Conan O'Brien Drinking Game. I've picked the "Conan" part of the game for here... Find out how Late Night can quench your thirst by going to: http://www.ios.com/~damone/gdrink.html

- Drink every time Conan drinks.

- Take a swig every time Conan grrrrrrrrrowls...8)

- Take a sip everytime Conan says 'listen' in a phrase. If you took a drink after everytime he said 'listen,' you'd be either drunk or bloated after five minutes into the show (especially during interviews).

- Drink every time a reference is made to Conan's hair.

- Drink every time Conan says 'Hi there.'

(Chug the whole drink if he says 'Hi there' and waves!)

- Drink every time you think of a joke when Conan misses an opportunity.

- Drink every time Conan scratches his nose.

- Drink every time Conan says, 'Sweet!'

- Drink every time Conan repeats something funny that Andy says.

- Drink every time Conan asks the audience to use one of their senses other than sight to experience the show (smell the show, taste the show, feel the show, etc.)

- Drink every time Conan licks his lips.

- Drink every time Conan is shown stroking a black cat.

- Drink every time Conan dances with an audience member.

- Drink every time Conan gives something to an audience member.

- Drink every time Conan says what a great show it is going to be.

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LATE NIGHT POLL

THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION: Came from Michael who wanted to find out what everyone thinks of the new backdrop. If anyone has an idea for a future poll question just send it on in.

What do you think of the new 'blue' backdrop?

Send your response before Thursday to: LateNightPoll@hotmail.com

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LAST WEEK'S POLL QUESTION: Who do you think has been the worst ever guest? Apologies to the people I haven't put in here. I accidentally deleted about half the responses. Sorry.

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Nick -

That one guy from the old TV show who said he could do more pushups than anybody in the world.

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Jessica -

Well....just one *bad* guest that comes to mind right now was when Courtney Cox was on the show. You could tell she really didn't want to be there. And it didn't help when she kept dosing off during her segment. So the worst guest would either be her or some model that doesn't have anything interesting to say (which is pretty much all of them).

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Kristin -

The worst guest I ever remember was Fred Savage. Ive seen the show he was on several times and he was just too fidgety for my liking. He stuttered constantly and seemed overly excited to be on the show. He was highly uncomical and stories such as the "Bike-light Arrest Warrant" rambled on forever.

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Chickadee -

ANY super model!!!

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Karen -

Think I'll have to go with that bug woman that infested the whole set with roaches.

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Lousia -

I hated when Rob Schneider was on and he did that superman thing. He was just so annoying.

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Ferres -

Any time they have one of those animal dudes with the insects. I hate those.

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THE BONE OF CONTENTION by Micah Honees

Well, all right! Let me ask some of you out there a little question-hypothetical of course-about the FREAK OF THE WEEK. Here it is: When was the last time we just had a clear-cut winner? Been a good long time. Well, this week is the exception. Ladies and gentlemen, for the thousands in attendance and for the millions watching at home, let's get ready to...bring in THE FREAK OF THE WEEK, Jim Breuer!

Jim Breuer does not suffer from the mental lapses and perhaps humor deficiencies that have plagued fellow "Saturday Night Live" castmates in the past. That's right, for every Chris Kattan there's a couple of Ana Gasteyers and even a thrown-in Guy who played Mustafa the Killer in "Austin Powers", whatever his name is. No, my friends, Jim Breuer brings the funny with him wherever he goes.

OK, first I should admit that I don't find his Goat Boy character even remotely humorous. But his Joe Pesci is too funny. And yes, the voice of his wife and Pesci and even the kid Tommy he told us about is all pretty much the same. Doesn't make it less enjoyable.

Crazy Jim started his sit-down doing essentially the same bit he had done on this comedy showcase called "Premium Blend" that I saw once on Comedy Central. When he got to the part about being dragged by his wife to buy curtains, I already began laughing. Let's face it, men: there is nothing worse in this world than shopping for housewares with your lady in question; save maybe your favorite team blowing a lead late in the game. I don't know if I personally mutate into a cow like Jim Breuer does, but it definitely is one of those relate-able crimes. Go ahead. Give each other knowing winks. Been there. And the bit about the curtains was too close to the truth. Every woman who has been good enough to make it into my bachelor pad (there I go sounding like Greg Brady again!)-including my mother-asks me the same question: "What? No curtains?" I've finally resolved myself to the following little white lie: they're on order. Be here soon.

Now that you know I'm a lying bastard, let's move on to the "I was a fat kid"-portion of our interview. 82 pounds in kindergarten. Whew. That is some serious heavy-duty booty. I mean, really. Jim Breuer was so fat (Fans who remember the Match Game sing along with me: "How fat was he? Well, he was sooo fat...) that we're gonna take the high road and not re-hash that part of the dialogue. No, sir. We're taking the high road right over to the Dog humped Tommy.

Every neighborhood had the mean-ass dog that scared the crap out of all the kids. Mine did-a few dogs in fact. But none to the best of my recollection ever humped one of the kids who jumped over the fence into his yard to get the ball. Not to the best of my knowledge anyway. Perhaps in therapy something will be born out but right now, no hump. And for anyone who may have missed the show, let me leave you with this: until you see Jim Breuer straddling a chair making a Dog Screwing a Kid motion, you may not have lived. I'd do it for you right now but this is not really a visual medium; aside from the whole "I'm reading" part.

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LATE NIGHT TOP TEN By Stephanie

The Top 10 least used excuses for missing an episode of LNWCOB.

10: I was at a Hanson concert.

9: My dog ate my TV.

8: I was trying to solve the mathematical equation 2+2.

7: I was watching Snyder.

6: I was busy dyeing my cat's hair red.

5: I ate skunk.

4: I had to get that Viagra bottle open sometime.

3: I had to spend some quality time with my "intern".

2: Stupid Detention.

The number one least used excuse for missing a LNwCOB episode:

1: Lets just say: electrocution time 12:25 EST.

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THE COB QUIZ By Rachel

1. What color was Conan's tie on Tuesday? ::Hint- it was the same color on Wednesday:

2. What was Conan's biggest complaint with London?

3. What other place did Conan visit on his vacation?

4. Who was the owner of the Blue Chevy?

5. Who is the big "Duke's of Hazard" fan on the show?

6. The new blue background is causing viewers to ____________.

7. That same blue background accents which of Conan's many lovable features?

8. According to Max, how does every romantic relationship end?

9. Jim Bruer was a guest on _______________ night.

10. To which farm animal does Jim Breuer relate men shopping with their wives?

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UPCOMING GUESTS - July 13 -17 1998

The list of upcoming guests is a provisional list, subject to change:

MONDAY, July 13 (Rerun of 4/8/98):
Cheech Marin,
Jonathan Harris,
Steven Wright

TUESDAY, July 14:
Roger Daltrey

WEDNESDAY, July 15:
Ben Stiller,
Seth Green,
The Brian Setzer Orchestra

THURSDAY, July 16:
Matt Dillon,
Jake Johannsen,
Ben Folds Five

FRIDAY, July 17:
Chris Elliott

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THIS TIME LAST YEAR....

Monday 14th July was a repeat of the 2nd May 1997 a show which featured Conan, Andy, Max and Bobby Bowman performing a musical tribute to Led Zeppelin's "The Song Remains the Same". Polly The NBC Peacock was on to discuss sweeps and guests were actor Luke Perry, actress Joey Lauren Adams, and comedian Ian Bagg.

On Tuesday guests were NBC Nightly News anchor Tom Brokaw, actress Illeana Douglas and Leonard Garment. Actual Items was the comedy skit and PimpBot 5000 made an appearance.

On Wednesday 16th Conan shows us his Late Night Apology Letters he has written to celebrities who have been upset when they visited the show. The Max Weinberg Seven perform "Hard Days Night" with Pop-Up Video Captions. Guests were Kenny Rodgers, the Zappa brothers Dweezil and Ahmet who performed a special rendition of "Lady" together, and Primus.

On Thursday comedy was "If They Mated". Conan promoted his campaign to have "Dirty Dancing" re-released and "Late Night Apologies" Conan, Andy and Max all storm off of the set to their rooms with hurt feelings... and the apologies are needed to help heal the rifts. Guests were Ed McMahon, Matthew Golombek, music from World Party.

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WEEK IN REVIEW By Audrey & Robin

MONDAY, July 7 (Rerun of 3/12/98):
Fred Savage
Comic Ian Bagg
Jeth Weinrich and his dog, Bill
Celebrity hidden talents
Stacey gets ready for St. Patrick's day, she meets a boy with common interests (wink, wink)

TUESDAY, July 7:
Rich Hall,
Kristen Johnston,
Musical Guest Jimmie Vaughan,
If They Mated,
Max's wife has an affair with La Bamba

WEDNESDAY, July 8:
Jim Breur,
Todd Barry,
Doris Kearns Goodwin,
In The Year 2000,
Clutch Cargo, Charleton Heston (new NRA leader) talks about "Guns". Public Service Announcements all in all, this was a very fine hour...a classic!

THURSDAY, July 9:
Steve Zahn,
Alexi Lalas,
Brady "The Gator Doc" Barr
Celebrity Tombstones

FRIDAY, July 10:
Chris Rock,
Miss Manners a.k.a. Judith Martin,
Lucinda Williams,
Channel Surfing On Satellite TV,
The In Crowd

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THE COB SOURCE

Hi, my name is Dez. I'm a HUGE fan of LNWCOB and I've watched the show almost religiously since the very beginning. I'm going to be starting a new column right here in your weekly Conan 'zine "NEE-HA!" next week. I think I know everything there is to know about the show and I'd like to help answer any questions you might have about it. If I can't answer your question myself, I'll do my best to find you someone who can. You'll see...

So if you've got an unanswered question about Conan O'Brien or Late Night write to me at: AgentLA@AOL.COM

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KEEP EUROPE CONETASTIC!!

Due to changes on NBC Europe/Asia Late Night With Conan O'Brien is no longer available in Asia or certain areas of Europe (listed on the site below). NBC Europe are encouraging their viewers in these areas to retune to CNBC Europe (available on cable or Astra 1D).

However, CNBC Europe are only plan to show Late Night at weekends. As part of the ongoing "KEEP EUROPE CONETASTIC!!" campaign I would like to ask everyone who watches Late Night to support those of us who will lose out by emailing CNBC Europe and asking them to broadcast the shows just as NBC do (one day later than their US air date) instead of just at weekends as they intend. I thank you all in advance for your support!!

Please write to:

feedback@cnbceurope.com

CNBC
10 Fleet Place
London EC4M 7RB
ENGLAND

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KEEP EUROPE CONETASTIC!!

http://www.angelfire.com/ny/latenightnews/frontpage.html

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"Rock music will be entirely done by computers. As a result, computers will get alot more oral sex."

--Conan, In The Year 2000...

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"NEE-HA!" #30 is here with thanks to Micah Honees, Robin Banks, Damone for the use of The Drinking Game, Audrey, Stephanie, Rachel, Laurie, and Mark.

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