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troutman · 09-21-2010, 02:37 PM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_(TV_series)

It is confirmed that Andy Richter will continue his role as sidekick to O'Brien. The Legally Prohibited Band, formerly known as The Max Weinberg 7 and later as The Tonight Show Band, will serve as the show's houseband, though it has not been announced yet whether Max Weinberg will resume his role as bandleader.

Recent[when?] interviews with O'Brien and Richter indicate that the show will more closely represent Late Night than Tonight in regards to content and material, meaning that edgier or questionable content excised as a result of the move to the earlier timeslot will no longer be an issue at TBS. On the July 12th, 2010 episode of Marc Maron's WTF podcast, Andy Richter said that they no longer have to "worry about living up to a respected franchise", and that on The Tonight Show certain sketches "that just felt too 12:30" would be cut and how "it'll be nice to not have to worry about that anymore". During an appearance at the 2010 San Francisco Sketch Comedy Festival, O'Brien told the audience he was "no longer interested in 'broadening' the audience or trying to reach everybody of all ages," further implying the content will not be toned-down. As the show is on cable, fewer restrictions will apply to the show in regards to explicit content, such as swearing and racier material.

09-21-2010, 02:37 PM	#7
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_(TV_series) It is confirmed that Andy Richter will continue his role as sidekick to O'Brien. The Legally Prohibited Band, formerly known as The Max Weinberg 7 and later as The Tonight Show Band, will serve as the show's houseband, though it has not been announced yet whether Max Weinberg will resume his role as bandleader. Recent[when?] interviews with O'Brien and Richter indicate that the show will more closely represent Late Night than Tonight in regards to content and material, meaning that edgier or questionable content excised as a result of the move to the earlier timeslot will no longer be an issue at TBS. On the July 12th, 2010 episode of Marc Maron's WTF podcast, Andy Richter said that they no longer have to "worry about living up to a respected franchise", and that on The Tonight Show certain sketches "that just felt too 12:30" would be cut and how "it'll be nice to not have to worry about that anymore". During an appearance at the 2010 San Francisco Sketch Comedy Festival, O'Brien told the audience he was "no longer interested in 'broadening' the audience or trying to reach everybody of all ages," further implying the content will not be toned-down. As the show is on cable, fewer restrictions will apply to the show in regards to explicit content, such as swearing and racier material.