Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 10 Episode 45 Al Gore, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
- December 11, 2002
Former US Vice President Al Gore, the iconic Bruce Springsteen and his legendary backing group, The E Street Band, will be joining host Conan O'Brien in the 45th episode of the show's tenth season of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
The episode promises to be an epic one, with three powerhouses in their respective fields coming together on one stage. Al Gore was particularly relevant at the time as he was promoting his second book The Assault on Reason, which focuses on how mainstream media and political minds spin the truth by accentuating fears and presenting them to the public instead of relying on logical arguments.
The Boss, Bruce Springsteen, was on the show promoting his latest album, Working on a Dream, which had come out earlier in the year. Joining him on the show were his legendary band, The E Street Band, who had been with him since his starting days in the music industry.
Conan O'Brien was relatively new to the show, having replaced David Letterman earlier in the decade, and he brought his unique brand of humor and wittiness to the show. He started off the show with a hilarious monologue, cracking jokes on current events and interacting with the audience.
The show then went on to feature an interview with Al Gore, who had been promoting his book heavily. Gore had always been environmentally conscious, and his book focused on how the advent of the internet and social media had been detrimental to public discourse and had led to the proliferation of conspiracy theories and fake news. Gore spoke at length about his concerns about the role of media in the current political climate and tried to give concrete solutions to tackle these problems.
Next up was Bruce Springsteen, who had the crowd on their feet with performances of some of his classic hits like, "Born to Run" and "Thunder Road". Springsteen's music was always touted as being socially conscious and reflective of the working class, and he talked at length about the themes he explored in his music and what motivated him to write about these topics.
The final piece of the show was a performance by Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. They performed a high-energy set, which included songs from his new album and some of his classic hits. The crowd was on their feet, and O'Brien even joined in on the action, playing some air guitar and getting the audience going.
Overall, the 45th episode of the show's tenth season of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" was an unforgettable one that boasted of some of the biggest names in politics and music. With Al Gore's topical concerns, Bruce Springsteen's musical genius, and The E Street Band's incredible stage presence, the episode had it all. Conan O'Brien held it all together with his humor and wit, making the show a fitting tribute to the iconic show's legacy.