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Willie Nelson's 'The Hobbit 2′: Watch the Country Legend's Stoned Gandalf Audition

Nick Romano — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:43:45 +0000

" a good actor, but, hell, I'm Willie Nelson!" That's right, you are.

The legendary country star and marijuana enthusiast turns 80 years old on Tuesday, but instead of us honoring him with a gift, he's given the world the best thing ever -- a spoof audition reel for 'The Hobbit 2.' What would the Peter Jackson-directed films look like with Nelson in the role of Gandalf? Here's a taste.

Spinal Tap's Derek Smalls Joins Fall Out Boy on 'Conan'

Nick DeRiso — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 15:45:39 +0000

It would have been just another performance of the new Fall Out Boy single last night on the ‘Conan’ show, but for a few Spinal Tap-inspired moments. First, as in the 1984 film, bassist Pete Wentz got stuck in an on-stage cocoon. Then — turn it up to 11! — Derek Smalls (actually actor Harry [...]

Conan Tackles The Slo-Mo Camera For Christmas

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 19:31:39 +0000

The holiday season isn't just a time for good tidings and spreading cheer, it's also a month-long occasion where frustration builds to a point of near-explosion. And lucky for Conan O'Brien, he's discovered a perfect way to unleash those irritations unto the holiday that makes us all crazy, stressed and maybe a little bit thankful -- beating the heck out of everything Christmas with a slo-mo camera.

Unfortunately for us, we don't have a toy like that

Will Ferrell as Ron Burgundy Announces 'Anchorman' Sequel on 'Conan'

Don Deane — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:30:38 +0000

Mustachioed anchorman Ron Burgundy (Will Ferrell) dropped by ‘Conan‘ on Wednesday night to make a surprise announcement regarding a sequel to the movie ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.’ And, true to form, Burgundy played a mean jazz flute while doing so.

Conan O'Brien Makes Hilariously Awkward Return to NBC's 'Late Night' [VIDEO]

Bob Sassone — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:01:15 +0000

Who would’ve thought we’d ever see Conan O’Brien back at NBC? Well, that’s exactly what happened last night when O’Brien popped in to visit Jimmy Fallon on ‘Late Night,’ the show he hosted for 16 years. After the awkward circumstances surrounding O’Brien’s departure from NBC, you’d think it would be years before he came back. [...]