Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 6 Episode 5

Late Night with Conan O'Brien Season 6 Episode 5 Will Ferrell, Ken Olin, Bonnie Raitt

  • September 22, 1998

Late Night with Conan O'Brien was a late-night talk show that aired on NBC from 1993 to 2009. Each episode featured a monologue from Conan O'Brien, celebrity interviews, and musical performances. Season 6 episode 5 aired on September 25, 1998, and featured guests Will Ferrell, Ken Olin, and Bonnie Raitt.

Will Ferrell was the first guest on the show. Ferrell, who was promoting his upcoming movie A Night at the Roxbury, entered the stage wearing a suit and sunglasses. He joked about his outfit, saying that he was "dressed like an out-of-work maitre d'." Ferrell talked about his experience working on Saturday Night Live and how it prepared him for his movie career. He also shared some behind-the-scenes stories from the set of A Night at the Roxbury.

Next up was Ken Olin, who was promoting his new show, Nothing Sacred. Olin had previously starred in the hit TV drama thirtysomething. O'Brien asked Olin about his experience working on thirtysomething and the differences between thirtysomething and Nothing Sacred. Olin also talked about his involvement with the Alzheimer's Association and the importance of raising awareness about the disease.

After the commercial break, Bonnie Raitt took the stage to perform. Raitt, who had just released her album Fundamental, sang the title track. The audience applauded enthusiastically, and O'Brien praised Raitt's performance.

Following the musical performance, O'Brien continued his interview with Ferrell. The two talked about Ferrell's upcoming movie, Superstar, in which he played the character of Mary Katherine Gallagher. Ferrell shared some funny stories from the set and talked about his experience working with Molly Shannon, who played Mary Katherine Gallagher's best friend, in the movie and on Saturday Night Live.

O'Brien then welcomed back Ken Olin, who talked more about Nothing Sacred and the challenges of filming a show that deals with controversial issues like religion and faith. Olin also talked about his upcoming movie, The Substance of Fire, in which he starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Timothy Hutton.

Lastly, Bonnie Raitt returned to the stage to perform her hit song, "Something to Talk About." The audience sang along and clapped to the beat.

The episode ended with O'Brien thanking his guests and the audience for tuning in. He also shared a preview of his upcoming guests for the following week. The episode was a lighthearted and entertaining mix of comedy, music, and celebrity interviews, showcasing the variety and spontaneity that made Late Night with Conan O'Brien a beloved late-night staple for many years.

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Description
  • First Aired
    September 22, 1998
  • Language
    English