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Conan O'Brien can't appear on TV until September, but he may have hit on a way to let people see him before then.According to a couple of reports, O'Brien is considering mounting a live stage show that would hit several cities and keep him in front of fans while he waits out the terms of his exit deal from NBC.
That deal, however, only says that he has to stay off television -- he doesn't have to stay out of the public eye completely. A live show is a way around that and, as a source notes to Page Six, "will build more buzz for him as he negotiates his next television contract."
FOX has expressed some interest in talking to O'Brien about launching a late-night show, but no formal talks have taken place.
There's no word yet on what form a Conan-fronted live show would take, or what elements (if any) from his late-night experience he might incorporate. If he decides he wants bandleader Max Weinberg along for the ride, that's probably doable; Weinberg's on a break from his other gig as Bruce Springsteen's drummer at the moment.
The Wrap also notes that a live show would probably be tied into a new online venture for O'Brien.
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Absolutely! I've been waiting to hear this. I think it's a smart move. He'll be able to provide data to the networks about how much audiences want to see him. Fingers crossed he comes to Atlanta!
I would totally get some tickets for this if he had a show in my area (Southeast). I'm a huge fan of Conan and would love to see him live.
I don't get it, he's just not that funny.
Conan O'Brien make take to the stage, huh?
I for one believe that he should be on the stage.
The next one outta town.
Really hope this happens. We're with Coco!
FOX please DO launch a late night talk show with Conan as the host. Then between Letterman and Conan we can get Leno pushed into 3rd place in the ratings... drive Leno into the dust and make NBC regret keeping him and be forced to find a new host for the "Tonight Show" yet again. This would serve them right. They should've kept Conan and let Leno go.
i'am with coco, would love to see him on fox !
It worked for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Family Guy, They've had really successful live stage shows.
I would definitely be in line to buy a ticket, plus it'll probably serve as a trial run for a new show.