Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 12 Martin Sheen, Joe Franklin, Sheryl Crow

Martin Sheen, Joe Franklin, and Sheryl Crow are the guests on the twelfth episode of the first season of Late Night with Conan O'Brien. The episode begins with a monologue by Conan O'Brien, sharing jokes and bits of satire with the studio audience.

Conan introduces the first guest, actor Martin Sheen, known for his work on stage, television, and films. Sheen talks about his experience working with directors Francis Ford Coppola and Oliver Stone, and his lead role in the popular television series The West Wing. Conan and Sheen joke about the humorous paradox in playing a powerful political figure on TV while being a lifelong activist against the government. They also discuss Sheen's involvement in farmworker unionization in California during the 1960s and his encouragement for young people to engage in social issues.

Next up on the show is veteran talk show host Joe Franklin, famous for his self-titled program that featured interviews with tens of thousands of guests over its 43-year run. Conan and Franklin reminisce about the old days of television and the craft of interviewing. Franklin shares stories about his time with famous guests such as Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Woody Allen, including anecdotes about his encounters with their quirks and personalities. The conversation ends with Conan and Franklin singing a duet of the song "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra.

The musical guest for the episode is Sheryl Crow, who performs two songs from her debut album "Tuesday Night Music Club". Crow, a Missouri-native, brings a rock-and-roll attitude and signature rasp to her performance. With her guitar and band, she performs a stripped down, bluesy version of "Strong Enough," and later performs a lively rendition of "All I Wanna Do," her breakout hit that blends genres and styles.

In addition to the celebrity guests, the episode includes a segment called "In the Year 2000," where O'Brien and co-host Andy Richter envision satirical predictions about the future. In this episode, O'Brien predicts that "Sausage will become the currency of the future," while Richter predicts that everyone will be "swimming in a sea of their own In Vitro Meat."

The episode also includes pre-taped sketch comedy, including a bit called "Truck Jumping Gone Wrong" where Conan and Richter hilariously over exaggerate the dangers of jumping a truck ramp. In another segment called "Actual Items," the show highlights absurd and amusing products and advertisements found in newspapers and circulars.

The twelfth episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien brings a diverse mix of entertainment to the screen. From A-list actors to talk show legends and rising music stars, the show delivers a combination of humor, satire, and sensationalism. With sketches, improvised bits, and interview segments, O'Brien and his team create an addictively entertaining experience that hooks viewers night after night.