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Adam Conover Set to Host Another Necessary Sketch Edutainment Series “The G Word” About Government

November 19, 2020
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(via Deadline)

Since the end of the brilliant Adam Ruins Everything, we truly believed it was only a matter of time before Adam was going to get do something in that vein again on television. Conover did get another TV gig after this as host of family friendly competition series The Crystal Maze and kept up his blend of comedy and knowledge and insight on his podcast, Factually!

As of today (or probably weeks ago when Conover got the green light), we were right. Adam Conover will be doing a whole new sketch series, The G Word, in partnership with The Obamas on Netflix that examines the folks that represent “the g word”/government,  and what they really do with a comedic lens. The Obamas have an overall deal at Netflix and, as far as we’re concerned, this will be one of the more intriguing things on their slate.

The show is described thus far as a sketch series with some “documentary elements”, which is reminiscent of Adam Ruins Everything. Whether it’ll essentially be Adam Ruins Government or something that takes a slightly different angle into civil service will have to wait until next year since production is set to start at the beginning of 2021. We’ll also be curious to see how much Barack and Michelle Obama will figure into this series and how much Conover might closely examine Obama’s two terms as POTUS.

Conover is one of the best at fitting dense, complex subject matter into several very clever sketches and bits and it’s a good omen for 2021 that he’ll get to do it again.

 

Stephen Colbert Enlists Laura Benanti for Melania Trump Speech “Apology” That Is “100%” Original

July 20, 2016
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is on the ball with satirizing the GOP convention in Cleveland. 

You might have heard Melania Trump’s speech at the convention was claimed to be lifted from Michelle Obama’s 2008 convention speech causing a ‘yuge’ fallout. Please note that Melania insisted she wrote the speech and today, the speech writer (who is actually not Melania) apologized for indeed taking cues from Michelle Obama at the direction of Melania.  

That makes this cold open to last night’s Late Show all the more damning.

Also, props to Laura Benanti for doing top notch job impersonating Melania. There are times when you’re not even sure if it’s an impersonator or not in this bit.

Mission Conan Marks Another Great Trip Special for Conan

January 26, 2016
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At this point, It should not really come as a surprise that Conan O’Brien going overseas to remote places makes for really great television. Cuba, Armenia, and Mission Conan to the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar for the troops have all really showcased O’Brien and his show’s versatility in the still early, formative stages of this new era of late night. 

Whether it be working with military dogs…

…or just doing hosting a live show…

…or ribbing the troops just right…

…or giving EOD a try…

…or having Conan writers Brian Kiley and Laurie Kilmartin do stand-up…

…as well as John Mulaney and Grace Potter perform all the way over in Qatar…

…Conan makes a great case for way more of this to be ordered by TBS.

Even when, he couldn’t get a camera in the plane with First Lady Michelle Obama, the show cooked up something pretty great.

Here’s a Preview of “Mission Conan” Before It Premieres Tonight

January 25, 2016
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Conan O’Brien’s latest sojourn took him to Qatar where U.S. troops are stationed and the 2022 World Cup is set to take place. First Lady Michelle Obama invited Conan to bring the show over to the Arab country and, from the looks of it, Conan’s got a bunch of great remotes and live performances set up, per usual.

Here’s a preview. Mission Conan premieres tonight at 11PM on TBS.

Conan O’Brien to Visit Troops in Qatar with First Lady Michelle Obama

October 30, 2015
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(via Variety)

From Cuba to Armenia to Qatar, Conan O’Brien is making a point of going where American comedy rarely, if ever, goes.

We’re already looking forward to the special where Conan goes to Armenia and now, we’ll also be highly anticipating the now globe trotting Conan O’Brien visiting U.S. troops stationed at Qatar next week.

It’ll be interesting to see where Conan will go with hijinks with accompanying First Lady Michelle Obama.

At this rate, anyone think O’Brien will get another show where he just visits places?

Watch Billy On The Street: FLOTUS Edition

February 17, 2015
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Since Billy On The Street is moving to truTV and TBS for its next season, Billy Eichner might going be bigger with his games, shouting, etc.

A perfect example is this special web edition of Billy On The Street with First Lady Of The United States Michelle Obama, Big Bird, and Billy’s favorite contestant Elena roving through a grocery store.

Note how Elena’s excitement throughout this whole thing is pretty priceless.

Michelle Obama to Appear on ‘Parks and Recreation’

February 28, 2014
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Michelle Obama to Appear on ‘Parks and Recreation’

Following doing a sketch on The Tonight Show called “Ew!”, The First Lady of the United States’ next scripted appearance will be on Parks and Recreation.

Of course, we’ll be looking fowards to .gif made of Leslie Knope’s reactions to meeting Michelle Obama.

The Guests For The First Week of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

February 10, 2014
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Being the first week of the new era of The Tonight Show, Jimmy Fallon and company of course want to go big and reading this line-up, they certainly did.

Jerry Seinfeld, the First Lady, Will Ferrell, Arcade Fire, his old friend Justin Timberlake, Lady Gaga, and more will probably make for a pretty good first week for Fallon at 11:30PM starting Mon. Feb. 17th on NBC. 

Monday, Feb. 17: Guest Will Smith and musical guest U2
Tuesday, Feb. 18: Guests Jerry Seinfeld, Kristen Wiig and musical guest Lady Gaga
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Guest Bradley Cooper and musical guest Tim McGraw
Thursday, Feb. 20: Guests First Lady Michelle Obama, Will Ferrell and musical guest Arcade Fire
Friday, Feb. 21: Guest Justin Timberlake

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Ron Lynch’s “Tomorrow!” (IG Live-stream)

January 23 @ 11:00 pm - January 24 @ 1:00 am
Sun 24

The George Lucas Talk Show Buddies Special ASPCA Benefit (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:00 pm
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Judah Friedlander: Pre-Existing Fascism (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
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Sunday Services w/Jackie Kashian (Zoom Live-stream)

January 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
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Stream of Blood: Vampires of Pittsburgh Lockdown (Twitch Live-stream)

January 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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Tight Five with Blaire Postman (Zoom Live-stream)

January 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sun 24

The Antidepressant Comedy Hour (Twitch Live-stream)

January 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Dr. Katz Live (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sun 24

The Bitchuation Room with Francesca Fiorentini (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 24

We’re Not Okay: An Interactive Comedy Show (Zoom Live-stream)

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 24

Nowhere Comedy Club: Dan Mintz (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 24

Professional Nonsense (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 24

Maggie Maye & Friends (Live-stream)

January 24 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sun 24

UnCabaret Zoom Edition [LA] (Zoom Live-stream)

January 24 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Sun 24

KO Comedy (Zoom Live-stream)

January 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Sun 24

Punch Line’s SF Comedy Showcase (Zoom Live-stream)

January 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mon 25

Who Wants $2.69? with Martin Urbano (Live-stream)

January 25 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mon 25

The Dave Hill Goodtime Hour (Live-stream)

January 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Mon 25

Writers of Conan & Friends (Zoom Live-stream)

January 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon 25

Bedtime Story Hour with Sean Patton (Live-stream)

January 25 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Mon 25

Hot Tub with Kurt & Kristen Home Edition (Twitch Live-stream)

January 25 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Mon 25

Starline Comedy with Irene Tu and Andrew Orolfo (Zoom Live-stream)

January 25 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Tue 26

Eddie Pepitone: Live from the Bunker (Livestream)

January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tue 26

Ambush (Zoom Live-stream)

January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tue 26

Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

January 26 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue 26

Nowhere Comedy Club: Todd Barry: The VIRTUAL Crowd Work Tour (Zoom Live-stream)

January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 26

Mary Houlihan’s Painting Party (Planet Scum Live-stream)

January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 26

Mint Comedy x Comedy Cellar (Live-stream)

January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 26

Stand Pup Comedy (Live-stream)

January 26 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Tue 26

In The Green Zoom (YouTube Live-stream)

January 26 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tue 26

Latif Tayour & Friends (Live-stream)

January 26 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Tue 26

Convoy Improv Presents “Secret” Movie Screening (Twitch Live-stream)

January 26 @ 8:30 pm - 10:30 pm
Wed 27

The Moth National Mainstage (Live-stream)

January 27 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Wed 27

The Squirrel Comedy Theatre: Characters Welcome (Twitch Live-stream)

January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed 27

Your Carriage Awaits with Katie Hughes (Live-stream)

January 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wed 27

Unhappiest Season (Twitch Live-stream)

January 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wed 27

Planet Scum Live (Twitch Live-stream)

January 27 @ 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Eddie Pepitone: Live from the Bunker (Livestream)

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu 28

The Ted Alexandro Show (YouTube Live-stream)

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thu 28

Elsewhere Sound Space (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Thu 28

Faded Comedy’s Virtual Happy Hour (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 28

The Second City Happy Hour (Live-stream)

January 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 28

The Squirrel Comedy Theatre: Borabish (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Thu 28

Tom Thakkar & Friends (Live-stream)

January 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Thu 28

My First Livestream Show with Marina Franklin (Live-stream)

January 28 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu 28

Ga’riffs with Gareth Reynolds (IG Live-stream)

January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Thu 28

The Side Hustle (YouTube Live-stream)

January 28 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 28

E! Fake Hollywood Stories with Chrissy Shackelford (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu 28

Dykevice with Robby Hoffman (Live-stream)

January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 28

Avail Yourself (Zoom Live-stream)

January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 28

Downtown Stand-Up: Comedy Benefit Show (Live-stream)

January 28 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Thu 28

Convoy (Twitch Live-stream)

January 28 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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Hot & Rich (Twitch Live-stream)

January 29 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Fri 29

DeAnne Smith & Acquaintances! Tender comedy for tough times. (Zoom Live-stream)

January 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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Comedy Trash to Treasure (Twitch Live-stream)

January 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
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The Midnight Movie Players Present: Eggs at Midnight (Live-stream)

January 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat 30

Who Framed Roger Rabbit Entirely From Memory (Live-stream)

January 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat 30

Talk to Strangers Live (Live-stream)

January 30 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Sat 30

What’s Your Problem, Sir? A night of Vulnerable Comedy w. Ever Mainard (Live-stream)

January 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sat 30

Mary Lynn Rajskub (Zoom Live-stream)

January 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Sat 30

Normalize Everything (Live-stream)

January 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Sat 30

Channel 101 (Twitch Live-stream)

January 30 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sat 30

Channel 101 (Twitch Live-stream)

January 30 @ 10:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Sun 31

Tight Five with Blaire Postman (Zoom Live-stream)

January 31 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sun 31

Syd Can Cook The Birthday Show (IG Live-stream)

January 31 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sun 31

The George Lucas Talk Show (Live-stream)

January 31 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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