The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien

Show Info

Genre(s): Comedy, News & Talk

First Air Date: June 2, 2009

Summary

Starring Conan O'Brien, and Andy Richter

Conan O'Brien takes over the long-running late-night talk show from Jay Leno.

Episode Guide & More Info: More about this show at TV.com

Also On The Web: Late Night with Conan O'Brien Official Show Site

What The Critics Said

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What Our Users Said

Vote Now!The average user rating for this show is 7.6 (out of 10) based on 56 User Votes

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Paul M gave it an8:
I'm a huge fan of Conan. It's true, Late Night was better but he's still the most entertaining out there. I do have a question though...Who actually LIKES Jay Leno? I have yet to meet anyone who enjoys his middle of the road humor..

miles gave it a10:
By far the most entertaining late night talk show and a vast improvement over Leno.

Heather W gave it a9:
I have been a long-time Conan and Late Night fan. I feel like I have grown up watching him and was so excited to see him taking over The Tonight Show. I think he is doing a great job so far, though it is obvious that they are trying to bring the comedy to a broader audience, which is making the new show feel like a watered-down version of Late Night. I get excited to see the old characters and bits like with Triumph, but the new bits are a little bland. However, I know this is a transition period and I have faith that Conan will make the Tonight Show even funnier than Late Night and much better than the predictable Jay Leno. I know in the long-term Conan will win over a lot of the nay-sayers I see on this site and others if they give him a chance to get in his groove.

Sam G gave it a1:
His jokes lack any sophistication or great deal of thought. His humor is more physical catering to a younger male crowd (tweens). He is funny for what he does not for what he says and his act is still badly wanting. The focus is always on him; the show is a montage of scenes like "Conan the cow wrestler" or "Conan goes canoeing" and "Conan meets the Barbapapa's." His show is "Dumb and Dumber'er" meets "Jack-Ass". Where is the clever wit and brilliant nuance? Where is the discipline to know when to be the center of attention and when a guest should be? Where is the superbly scripted banter with guests that appears so off the cuff and original? Where are the satirical skits that poke fun at ourselves instead of just at him? They should re-name his show “The Conan O’Brien Show” or “One Hour of C.O.B.” or simply “The Me Show”. No wonder Letterman is enjoying the best ratings since 1998.

kristin b gave it a5:
I would give it a five because there are various parts of the show where it is just too goofy. it's like in those parts, they try way too hard to be funny. even though i think this show is too silly sometimes, for some reason, i still watch it every now and then to see what he will do next. :) i honestly don't know what to think of this program. sometimes it's funny; but most times, it's not. i keep watching it to see if he will tell funnier jokes or do funnier things without trying so hard, but that hasn't happened yet. i still have faith in him, however. he is still pretty new to the tonight show, but i still believe that he will do his best to do a job well done!

tony m gave it a4:
Very disappointing.I liked his prior show because of its informality.This new endeavor apprars forced.

ronald p gave it a2:
Its more like a show for children, with the mugging and goofy faces! Look at the age of the people in the stands ! They need a more mature person with sensible and funny jokes..I did not get one laugh and I have a funny bone.. hopefull time will improve , and I will give him this.

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