Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 2 Episode 13 Stone Phillips, Tim Green, Pops Staples
- September 28, 1994
Stone Phillips, Tim Green, and Pops Staples make special appearances on Late Night with Conan O'Brien in season 2, episode 13.
The episode kicks off with Conan's monologue, where he delves into the latest news and events happening in the world. He throws witty remarks and cleverly crafted jokes to satirize the current affairs of the day.
Soon after, Stone Phillips, a veteran journalist, graces the Late Night stage. Phillips, famous for his work on Dateline NBC and 20/20, joins Conan for an interview. Phillips divulges his reporting experiences, including the challenges he faces as a journalist.
Tim Green is the next guest on the show. Green is a former football player and a well-known sports personality. He is also a successful author and has written several novels, including "The Dark Side of the Game" and "Outlaws." During the interview, Green shares his views on the National Football League (NFL) and the various changes happening in football. He also talks about his books and his love for writing.
Music legend Pops Staples follows Green and steals the show with his captivating performance. Staples, known for his work with the Staple Singers, a famous gospel group, brings his guitar and plays his hit song, "The Weight." The audience is captivated by his soulful performance and gives him a rousing applause.
The episode takes a hilarious turn when Conan impersonates former U.S president Richard Nixon using his "rubber Nixon mask." Conan's sidekick, Andy Richter, joins him, and the two indulge in a hilarious conversation where Nixon talks about absurd scenarios such as being stuck in a time loop and coming back as a ghost only to find someone else inhabiting his old body.
Later, Conan indulges in another comedic skit where he and the show's bandleader, Max Weinberg, take on the roles of amateur detectives. The skit titled "The Hunched Over Phantom of the Opera" involves the duo solving a supernatural mystery in New York City.
The show wraps up with Pops Staples performing another song, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken." Once again, the audience, captivated by his performance, gives him a standing ovation.
The latest season of Late Night with Conan O'Brien continues to provide pure entertainment value to its viewers. The show's host and the writers bring a unique blend of humor, wit, and creativity to the stage, making for a memorable viewing experience. With an eclectic cast of guests and a range of comedic skits, Late Night with Conan O'Brien is truly a late-night talk show like no other.