Ep 25. The Last-Minute Gift at CVS That Got Greg Laid
- February 14, 2012
The episode titled "The Last-Minute Gift at CVS That Got Greg Laid" is the 25th episode of the 2012 season of the late-night talk show Conan, hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien. In this episode, Conan is joined by actor and comedian David Spade, and comedian Tig Notaro.
The episode opens with Conan joking about the stress of last-minute gift shopping during the holidays, and how he relies on convenience stores like CVS to get the job done. He then introduces David Spade, who talks about his experiences with holiday shopping and his new comedy special, "My Fake Problems."
Next, Conan welcomes Tig Notaro to the show, who is known for her deadpan delivery and dry humor. Tig discusses her experience performing stand-up comedy while undergoing cancer treatment, and the impact it had on her career.
The highlight of the episode is an interview with Greg, who claims that buying a last-minute gift at CVS helped him get laid. Greg tells the story of how he was out shopping for a Christmas gift and stumbled upon a pair of slippers at CVS. He decided to give them to a woman he had been seeing, and she responded positively, leading to an intimate encounter later that night.
Conan and his guests have a hilarious time with Greg's story, joking about the power of CVS slippers and suggesting other unconventional gift ideas. Tig even suggests that Greg should write a book about his experience.
Throughout the episode, Conan also touches on current events, like the "fiscal cliff" and the controversy surrounding NFL player Jovan Belcher, who killed his girlfriend before taking his own life. David Spade provides comedic commentary on these topics, offering his unique perspective.
The episode concludes with a musical performance by The Barr Brothers, who perform their song "Beggar in the Morning." Conan thanks his guests for joining him and reminds viewers to tune in to future episodes of the show.
Overall, "The Last-Minute Gift at CVS That Got Greg Laid" is a hilarious and lighthearted episode of Conan, featuring a mix of comedy, current events, and holiday humor. Conan and his guests are in top form, offering up plenty of laughs and entertaining insights.
