VIDEO: Conan O'Brien "Determined To Make Best" Of NBC Departure
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 @ 02:15AM
Conan O’Brien at least has his sense of humor intact.
In his monologue on Thursday evening’s show, the funnyman reflected on the day’s big news that he inked a $44 million deal to leave The Tonight Show, paying homage to certain past comedic targets who have one-upped him in the end.
BREAKING NEWS: Conan O'Brien Signs $44 Million Deal To Leave Tonight Show
"I thought about something today," he said. "Over the years I've made a lot of fun of Ryan Seacrest, Larry King, Spencer Pratt, Geraldo, David Hasselhoff, Kirstie Alley and Donald Trump. And here's the messed up thing—they all still have shows."
With Friday being his last evening on the iconic late night program, O’Brien also apologized to his alleged upcoming roster for canceling their appearances. Who was on the list? President Obama, the pope, the Queen of England and “good friend” Elvis Presley.
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O’Brien also exposed the caveats in his departure deal with NBC that had yet to hit the press:
• "I am prohibited from coming within 500 yards of 11:30."
• "I must return the Etch-A-Sketch my contract was written on."
• "I'm not allowed to make fun of NBC programming. I have to let the programming speak for itself."
• "The cop who escorts me off the lot after my last show must have the rank of lieutenant or higher."
• "Max Weinberg must surrender his key to the women's locker room at the NBC gym."
• "Have to watch at least one NBC show every weeknight in order to double ratings."
• "Effective today, NBC will stop paying for Andy Richter's medical marijuana, and medical Jack Daniels."
• "Must stop production on my documentary expose of NBC: Inside the 'Cock."
The stand-up comic had one moment of honest emotion when he admitted: "Obviously this was not our first choice, but I'm determined to make the best of this situation."
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People get fired every day. Most people don't rant against their former employer for fear of consequences. Conan never has to work again. I don't have any sympathy for him. You got fired, you got a truck load of money now move on.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 10:16am
This is a good article.......for me to poop on! It sucks that Triumph The Insult Comic Dog can't go with Conan wherever he ends up.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 10:09am
44 million to NOT work...now that is a deal I think I could take. I would be off to buy a little place on the beaches of Tulum...and sit in my hammock with a giant smile on my face...watching the incredible blue waters.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 8:18am
Dave disrespects women? I'm not de****ng Letterman's affair/s but from what's written in the papers, they are all consensual. Don't make his past girlfriends appear like helpless burkha-clad virgins.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 5:18am
I like Leno! (grins)
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 5:06am
I greatly respect David Letterman and Conan. As for Jay Leno, he's an egotistical ass. I have a friend who has gone over to his home to see his cars-the car club thing they are in. I told him pass. Just don't like him.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 4:43am
Do you fully understand what a contract means? Probably not. NBC has shafted this man. He deserves all of this and more. Now we are stuck with the piece known as Jay Leno. OMG ugh.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 4:41am
I'm really tired of people who don't make millions saying those who do are terrible, spoiled etc. These people have worked hard in their business. They paid the price and are good at what they do. Get over it.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 4:39am
If he was so good, then why did he just get canceled.
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 9:04am
He got canceled because he's juvenile, not funny and nobody watches him!
Posted Fri, 01/22/2010 - 2:42pm