Lets's Try Again, COCO

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So yes, as an avid coco fan since his days on Late Night, I am SUPER pumped for his new show tonight, Conan.

I'm not really sure what to expect. I know Max Weinberg's not there, I know Joel Goddard isn't there (and hasn't for a while), but I do know that Andy Richter, most of the writers and staff, and mr. coco himself will be there (obviously).

So why am I still nervous?

I guess I'm still not over the initial letdown of the Tonight Show. DON'TGETMEWRONG- I really did support Conan and I thought NBC's decision to let him go was absolutely ridiculous, but I couldn't get over the fact that it wasn't the same. It seemed a little forced. Not as goofy.

But with rumblings and rumors of the return of the masturbating bear, the fact that he IS on cable, and the fact that he has A LOT to prove, could be proof for a new turn for Conan.

Bottom line- I'm excited. I'm hoping for the best but I won't get my expectations too high.

CLICK HERE

for a great article by my favorite- tvsquad for what they think about what should happen with Conan's show.

I have to say, I agree with most of it. DO get guests who are down to be funny (in the year 2000 type gags). DO command the stage, and DO keep booking great bands.

But on the opposite side- DON'T keep making fun of Jay, you can do that on your own when your ratings show. DON'T try too hard with dull and boring guests.

But in my mind I have my own list as well:

DO keep things goofy. The way Conan recovers from failed jokes? THAT'S what drew me to him as my preferred late night talk show host.

DON'T make your stage too big. Was anyone else bothered by how big his stage was? He seemed almost lost on stage and with his 300+ seated audience. Utilize your small space and love it!

DO more skits IN studio. I love the taped specials but I felt like you were doing them EVERY NIGHT on the tonight show. I use to love coco and andy being goofy within the studio.

DON'T keep the beard. please please please please please shave the beard. please

SEE YOU TONIGHT CONE-SY. Good luck :-D

Goodbye, Max Weinberg

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NOOOO! =[

a million frowning faces towards the fact that according to reports Max Weinberg is NOT returning as Conan's faithful drumming sidekick when things kick back up again for CoCo in November.

Why??!! What else are you suppose to be doing with yourself? The E-Street Band isn't going on tour AGAIN are they???

Give me a break, Max. Being with Conan is probably one of the best things to happen to your career. Everyone's already moved out to LA, so why not take another chance??

BUT. Fun times for tv gossip: as I was reading Perez Hilton ( I know, shut up), it was reported that he might be looking to take over Kevin Eubank's position when he leaves Jay Leno. WHAT?

If that happens I will take it as a HUGE act of betrayal. I mean, I'm hoping there would be a legitimate reason since Max seems like a decent guy, but who knows in this town.

So for now, the leader position will be taken over by the less funny and less jewish Jimmy Vivino. I have nothing against him, but no one does a stare down like Max and Coco.

Lets remember him during the times he WASN'T on tour with Bruce Springsteen :