Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 5 Episode 62 Minnie Driver, Richard Belzer, BB King
- January 9, 1998
In season 5 episode 62 of Late Night with Conan O'Brien, three notable guests take the stage: Minnie Driver, Richard Belzer, and BB King.
The episode begins with Conan's opening monologue, in which he makes jokes about current events and pop culture. He also makes fun of the show's sponsor, Budweiser, and introduces the night's guests.
First up is Minnie Driver, who is promoting her new film, "High Heels and Low Lifes." She talks to Conan about her experience filming the movie, which involved learning how to break into a bank vault. She also discusses her music career, which she says has taken a backseat to her acting career lately. Conan shows a clip of Driver's new movie, and the two joke about Driver's British accent.
Next on the couch is Richard Belzer, who is promoting his role on the TV show "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." Belzer talks to Conan about his experience playing the same character for over a decade, and the two share a few laughs about the show's subject matter. Belzer also talks about his experience as a comedian, and shares a few jokes with the audience.
Finally, legendary blues musician BB King takes the stage to perform a few songs. King plays his famous guitar, named Lucille, and sings classic blues tunes. Conan joins King on stage for a few minutes to chat and hold Lucille, and the two seem to have a great time.
The rest of the episode includes a segment called "If They Mated," in which the show's graphics team creates images of what the offspring of two celebrities would look like. Conan also plays a game called "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's Greatest Hits," in which he plays some of the best moments from his comedic alter-ego, Triumph.
Overall, Late Night with Conan O'Brien season 5 episode 62 is a fun and entertaining episode filled with great guests and comedic segments. Fans of Driver, Belzer, and King are sure to enjoy seeing them on the show, and Conan's signature humor and wit are on full display throughout the episode.