Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 5 Episode 5 Kevin Nealon, Yasmine Bleeth, Jud Hale
- September 17, 1997
Late Night with Conan O'Brien season 5 episode 5 features three guests; Kevin Nealon, Yasmine Bleeth, and Jud Hale.
Kevin Nealon is best known for his work on Saturday Night Live, where he spent nine seasons as a cast member. He has since gone on to have a successful career as a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. Nealon sits down with Conan to discuss his new book, Yes, You're Pregnant, But What About Me?, which offers a humorous take on the experience of being a new father. Nealon also talks about his recent work on the Showtime series Weeds, in which he played the character Doug Wilson.
Yasmine Bleeth is a model and actress who rose to fame in the 1990s thanks to her roles in television series such as Baywatch and Nash Bridges. Bleeth chats with Conan about her recent appearances on TV shows like Veronica's Closet and Titans. She also shares some of her experiences as a former daytime soap opera star, having appeared on Ryan's Hope and One Life to Live.
Jud Hale is a wildlife and conservation expert who is well-known for his work as a contributor to National Geographic. He joins Conan to discuss his recent trip to Africa, where he helped rescue baby gorillas from poachers. Hale shares some of his strategies for wildlife conservation, and talks about the importance of educating people about the value of preserving endangered species.
As always, the episode also features Conan's signature brand of irreverent humor, with segments such as "In the Year 2000" and "If They Mated." Musical guest Northern State performs their song "At the Party." Overall, Late Night with Conan O'Brien season 5 episode 5 is a fun, lighthearted look at the world of entertainment and news, with some insightful commentary thrown in for good measure.