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Brian Stack Characters From Conan O'Brien
Posted on 9/16/16 at 4:00 am
Posted on 9/16/16 at 4:00 am
Which of his characters do you think was the best?
Hannigan the traveling salesman:
"a hat-wearing traveling salesman in outdated clothing who bursts into the studio, addresses Conan as 'little girl', and runs through a scripted sales pitch in an attempt to sell Conan unfunny jokes, sketch ideas and other useless home products."
The ghost of 1930s radio crooner Artie Kendall:
"the ghost of an old-fashioned lounge singer who worked in the studio decades ago when it was a radio studio, and whose song lyrics reflect antiquated bigoted and sexist views"
The Interrupter:
"a melodramatic villain clad in a black cape, a purple ruffled shirt, and wearing long black hair and a handlebar mustache, the Interrupter constantly interrupts Conan by finishing his sentences for him, always knowing exactly what Conan is going to say, even when it's denigrating to the Interrupter himself."
Frankenstein:
"a smiling, affable version of Frankenstein's Monster, used in a number of miscellaneous sketches over the years, most notably a recurring sketch called 'Frankenstein Wastes A Minute of our Time', in which the monster takes a winding journey through Studio 6A, sometimes travelling backstage, through the audience, and out into the halls, egging on the camera to follow behind him, until he reaches his destination and presents something totally mundane, such as a light switch, or a mop and bucket."
I think they are all outstanding.
Hannigan the traveling salesman:

"a hat-wearing traveling salesman in outdated clothing who bursts into the studio, addresses Conan as 'little girl', and runs through a scripted sales pitch in an attempt to sell Conan unfunny jokes, sketch ideas and other useless home products."
The ghost of 1930s radio crooner Artie Kendall:
"the ghost of an old-fashioned lounge singer who worked in the studio decades ago when it was a radio studio, and whose song lyrics reflect antiquated bigoted and sexist views"
The Interrupter:

"a melodramatic villain clad in a black cape, a purple ruffled shirt, and wearing long black hair and a handlebar mustache, the Interrupter constantly interrupts Conan by finishing his sentences for him, always knowing exactly what Conan is going to say, even when it's denigrating to the Interrupter himself."
Frankenstein:

"a smiling, affable version of Frankenstein's Monster, used in a number of miscellaneous sketches over the years, most notably a recurring sketch called 'Frankenstein Wastes A Minute of our Time', in which the monster takes a winding journey through Studio 6A, sometimes travelling backstage, through the audience, and out into the halls, egging on the camera to follow behind him, until he reaches his destination and presents something totally mundane, such as a light switch, or a mop and bucket."
I think they are all outstanding.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 8:37 am to John Keating
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This post was edited on 5/4/23 at 8:03 am
Posted on 9/16/16 at 2:11 pm to TheIrishFro
Late Night with Conan O'Brien was so funny and my all time favorite late night show.
Here is Conan with his writers. Louis CK is in front and to the right of Conan, Robert Smigel is just to the left of Conan, Bob Odenkirk is to the far left. Brian Stack and Brian McCann were my favorites, though.
Here is Conan with his writers. Louis CK is in front and to the right of Conan, Robert Smigel is just to the left of Conan, Bob Odenkirk is to the far left. Brian Stack and Brian McCann were my favorites, though.

Posted on 9/16/16 at 3:22 pm to John Keating
I have so many fond memories of watching that show. Silly brilliance. It's the only show that's replicated the magic of Letterman's early years.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 5:33 pm to JombieZombie
We can't forget the character that combines the sensibilities of a 1950s robot with the dynamic street flair of a 1970s pimp. Of course, I am talking about Pimpbot 5000.
"Here you go, whitebread."
"Why not blow off next week's shows and come get FREAKY with my hoes?"
"I will turn these bitches out!"
"I will cut you fool!"

"Here you go, whitebread."
"Why not blow off next week's shows and come get FREAKY with my hoes?"
"I will turn these bitches out!"
"I will cut you fool!"
Posted on 9/16/16 at 5:48 pm to John Keating
McCann's Preparation H Raymond ftw.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 7:28 pm to John Keating
Artie Kendall was my favorite. The Late Night Show is one of my top 5 or 10 favorite TV shows ever. Man, I miss that show.
Posted on 9/16/16 at 7:53 pm to TheIrishFro
[quote]It's not to say he's changed (I still purely on individual talent he's the best on late night) but his show had a different "frick it" vibe that doesn't exist on the same level now with his current show.[/quote
No doubt. It's just not as good, although he still has some pretty good recurring segments (clueless gamer for example).
Unfortunately I think we would've seen the same thing had he kept the Leno spot. Maybe even worse. As I think Colbert is now finding out the hard way, that spot caters to a different demographic than what Conan and Colbert made their fame and fortune on.
No doubt. It's just not as good, although he still has some pretty good recurring segments (clueless gamer for example).
Unfortunately I think we would've seen the same thing had he kept the Leno spot. Maybe even worse. As I think Colbert is now finding out the hard way, that spot caters to a different demographic than what Conan and Colbert made their fame and fortune on.
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