We did cover a part of this story two days ago: Someone Wants To Pay A Million Dollars For Conan O’Brien’s Suitcase? However, if you missed that, here is a quick summary of what’s going on: Since late night talk shows thrive on jokes, this has been fodder for all of the late night talk shows. Serioulsy, just run a Google search. However, what’s been hilarious to me are the ads that Conan and The Tonight Show have put on Craig’s List. Last week they put The Tonight Show on sale:
4 SALE: BARELY-USED LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW – MAKE ME AN OFFER!!! (Universal Studios)
Date: 2010-01-13, 3:48PM PST Reply to: [email protected] [Errors when replying to ads?] PostingID: 1551463643 – Measures 100’ x 100’ x 32’ – plenty of room for a futon! – Designed for 11:35 but can be easily moved – Band can be sold separately – Buyer must honor Barry Manilow booking next Thursday MAKE ME YOUR BEST OFFER!!!!! (Also willing to trade for Coldplay tickets.)
Location: Universal Studios it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
This week Conan has put up an ad in the casual encounters section:
TALL, SLENDER REDHEAD AVAILABLE FOR NIGHTTIME RECREATION – m4ww – 30 (Universal Studios)
Date: 2010-01-18, 11:26AM PST PostingID: 1558679241 – Drapes match the carpet. – Currently homeless, must meet at your place. – Can go a whole hour (with scheduled breaks every 7-10 minutes). – Fatties welcome. – Not afraid to take two people at once, and then a musical guest. – NOTE: If you want me to perform after midnight, it’ll cost you!
Location: Universal Studios it’s NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
We’ll miss you Conan. Come on Fox! Give him an offer! Summary courtesy of LJ World.com O’Brien/Leno Controversy