Ep 2. Tom Hanks, Green Day

In the second episode of The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien, Conan welcomes two iconic guests: Tom Hanks and Green Day.

The show begins with Conan's monologue, where he jokes about current events, pop culture, and himself. He also introduces his sidekick Andy Richter, who often chimes in with witty remarks.

After the monologue, Conan sits down with Tom Hanks for an interview. The two discuss Hanks's long and successful career, his recent work in the film Angels & Demons, and his personal life. Hanks is his usual charming self and the audience reacts positively to his anecdotes and humor.

Next, Conan welcomes Green Day to the stage. The punk rock band is promoting their new album 21st Century Breakdown and performs two songs: "Know Your Enemy" and "21 Guns." The audience is enthusiastic and energized throughout their performance.

After the musical break, Conan and Andy participate in a skit called "Twitter Tracker." This recurring segment follows various celebrities on Twitter and pokes fun at their tweets. In this episode, they track comedy legend Steve Martin and his odd tweets about L.A. traffic.

The show ends with a bit where Conan attempts to break a piñata with a baseball bat. The piñata is shaped like the NBC peacock logo and filled with candy. Conan hilariously struggles to break it open, much to the delight of the audience.

Overall, this episode is a great example of The Tonight Show's format under Conan O'Brien. It features a mix of talk show staples (monologue, interview, musical guest) alongside unique and comedic segments. With guests as diverse as Tom Hanks and Green Day, the show certainly entertains a wide range of viewers.