Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 20 Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Linklater, Indians
- October 8, 1993
Late Night with Conan O'Brien is a late-night talk show that originally aired from 1993 to 2009. Hosted by Conan O'Brien, the show featured a mix of interviews with celebrity guests, sketch comedy, and musical performances.
Season 1 Episode 20, titled "Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Linklater, Indians," was first broadcast on February 23, 1994. The episode featured three guests: actress Jamie Lee Curtis, director Richard Linklater, and musical group Indians.
The show began with a monologue by Conan O'Brien, during which he joked about current events and pop culture. He then introduced the first guest, Jamie Lee Curtis. Curtis, known for her roles in horror films such as Halloween and scary movie Freaky Friday, spoke with Conan about her upcoming film, My Girl 2. The two also discussed her work as an advocate for children's health, including her involvement with the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
Next, O'Brien welcomed director Richard Linklater to the show. Linklater is known for directing independent films like Slacker and Dazed and Confused. During the interview, he talked about his latest film, Before Sunrise, which had just been released. The film follows two strangers who meet on a train and spend one romantic night together in Vienna. Linklater discussed his process for casting the film's two leads, Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, and how he developed the film's unique structure.
After the interview, the musical group Indians took the stage to perform their single "I Am Haunted." The band, led by singer and guitarist Sune Rose Wagner, played a moody, atmospheric rock song that showcased their experimental sound.
Following the musical performance, Jamie Lee Curtis returned to the stage for a comedic sketch with Conan. The sketch, titled "The Celebrity Price is Right," featured Curtis as a contestant on a game show where she had to guess the prices of various luxury items. The twist was that all of the items were things that Curtis herself owned, including a custom-made bathtub and a hot tub shaped like a lobster. The sketch ended with Curtis winning a lifetime supply of bubble bath, which she joked she would donate to the Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
The show ended with a final segment where Conan read letters from viewers. The letters were often humorous, and Conan would make jokes in response to each one. The segment was a regular feature on the show and gave viewers a chance to interact with Conan.
Overall, Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 1 Episode 20 was a fun and entertaining episode that featured a mix of celebrity interviews, music, and sketch comedy. Jamie Lee Curtis and Richard Linklater were engaging guests who provided interesting insights into their respective fields, and the musical performance by Indians showcased a band with a unique sound. Conan's comedic banter throughout the show kept the energy high, and the viewer letters segment provided a fun way for fans to engage with the show.