Conan Season 1 Episode 11 One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Dead Fish
- November 24, 2010
- 41 min
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6.4 (8)
Conan O'Brien hosts this late-night talk show which features interviews with celebrities, sketches, comedy segments and musical performances. In season 1 episode 11, titled "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Dead Fish," Conan welcomes actors John C. Reilly and Taryn Manning to the show.
The episode begins with Conan sharing a news story about a group of fishermen who caught a huge tuna off the coast of Japan. He then jokes about how the tuna is probably worth more than his entire net worth. This leads into a funny segment where Conan tries to sell some of his old possessions on eBay, including a signed headshot of himself.
Next, Conan introduces John C. Reilly to the stage. Reilly is best known for his roles in films such as "Step Brothers," "Talladega Nights," and "Chicago." Conan and Reilly have a hilarious back-and-forth about the pronunciation of certain words, which leads into a discussion about Reilly's childhood in Chicago.
Reilly also talks about his experience working on the film "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story," a parody of music biopics. He reveals that he actually learned how to play the guitar and sing for the role, and even performed at the film's premiere.
Later in the episode, Taryn Manning joins Conan on the couch. Manning is known for her roles in "Orange Is the New Black" and the film "Hustle & Flow." Conan jokes about Manning's tough girl persona, but she reveals that she's actually a big fan of baking and even brings out some cookies she made for the audience.
Manning also talks about her experience working on "Orange Is the New Black," where she plays the character Pennsatucky. She reveals that she was originally only supposed to be in a few episodes, but the writers ended up expanding her role due to her performance.
The episode ends with a musical performance from The Bird and The Bee, an indie pop band. They perform their song "Love Letter to Japan," which leads into a funny bit where Conan tries to teach the audience how to say "arigato" (thank you in Japanese).
Overall, season 1 episode 11 of "Conan" is a fun and entertaining episode that features great interviews and hilarious comedy segments. Fans of John C. Reilly, Taryn Manning, and Conan will definitely enjoy this episode.