Conan Season 6 Episode 123
Conan
Season 6

Ep 123. Jane Lynch, Jeffrey Toobin, Wolf Parade

  • August 25, 2016

Jane Lynch, Jeffrey Toobin, and Wolf Parade are the guests on episode 123 of season 6 of Conan. The show is hosted by comedian and late-night talk show host Conan O'Brien.

Jane Lynch is a comedian and actress who is best known for her role in the TV show Glee. In the episode, she talks about her upcoming TV show, Angel from Hell, where she plays an unconventional, foul-mouthed guardian angel. Lynch also talks about her experience hosting Hollywood Game Night, a game show on NBC, and how she enjoys improvising with the celebrity contestants. She also shares her love for singing, and she and O'Brien break into an impromptu duet.

Jeffrey Toobin is a legal analyst and author who has written several books on politics and the law. In the episode, he talks about his latest book, American Heiress: The Wild Saga of the Kidnapping, Crimes and Trial of Patty Hearst, which explores the infamous case of kidnapping and radicalization of Patty Hearst in the 1970s. Toobin discusses the psychological reasons why Hearst identified with her kidnappers, and how her case was a turning point in the way we view terrorism in America. He also talks about his work as a legal analyst for CNN, and how he tries to make complex legal cases accessible to the general public.

Wolf Parade is a Canadian indie rock band that formed in 2003. In the episode, they perform their song "Valley Boy" from their 2017 album, Cry Cry Cry. The band members also talk about their hiatus, and how they reunited in 2016 to record new music. They also discuss the differences between playing shows in Canada versus the United States, and how their music has evolved over the years.

Throughout the episode, there are also several comedy sketches featuring O'Brien and his team of writers and producers. One sketch involves O'Brien and Lynch trying to one-up each other with outrageous, made-up facts. Another sketch involves O'Brien trying to teach Toobin how to be a TV legal analyst, with hilarious results.

Overall, episode 123 of season 6 of Conan is a well-rounded, entertaining episode with a mix of comedy, music, and interesting guests. O'Brien's wit and humor keep the show moving, and the guests all bring their unique perspectives and talents to the conversation.

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Description
  • First Aired
    August 25, 2016
  • Language
    English