Ep 36. Ed Koch, Levon Helm
- November 1, 1993
In this episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Conan welcomes former Mayor of New York City, Ed Koch, as well as musician Levon Helm.
The show begins with Conan's opening monologue, where he jokes about current events and news stories of the day. He then goes into a bit about his own personal life, sharing anecdotes about his family and experiences in New York City.
Next up, Conan welcomes Ed Koch to the stage. Koch was known for his humor and outspoken personality during his time as mayor, and he brings that same energy to the Late Night set. The two discuss topics ranging from Koch's recent endorsement of Al Gore for president, to his feelings on the state of New York City at the time. As always, Koch's jokes and one-liners keep the audience laughing throughout the interview.
After a commercial break, Conan brings out Levon Helm, drummer and vocalist for The Band. Helm discusses his recent solo album, Electric Dirt, and performs a song from it with his band. Conan and Helm also reminisce about their shared love for the classic comedy duo, Laurel and Hardy.
Later in the show, Conan introduces the "Late Night SkyCam," a new camera mounted on the roof of their building that provides a unique view of the city at night. He takes the audience on a tour of New York City, showing off some of the iconic landmarks and sights that make the city special.
The show concludes with a sketch featuring Conan and his sidekick Andy Richter. In this particular sketch, they play two disgruntled employees at a fast food restaurant, who take their frustration out on an unsuspecting customer.
Overall, this episode of Late Night with Conan O'Brien offers a blend of comedy, music, and New York-centric content that is sure to entertain viewers.
