Robert Smigel

Conan O'Brien and Robert Smigel Goof Around: 'Put This On The Web'

Built-in critique: Smigel and O'Brien
via. Latenightunderground.com
Built-in critique: Smigel and O'Brien

Late Night Underground, the totally official unofficial website for Late Night with Conan O'Brien has an amusing (but maybe a bit overlong) video of Mr. O'Brien and his former head writer, Robert Smigel, goofing around on the set. (This comes via TVTattle.)

According to the clip, Mr. Smigel, who recently co-wrote You Don't Mess with the Zohan, but is probably best known for gifting the world with Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, is not pleased with the persistent promotional "bug" on NBC's programming. (The "bug" is that translucent logo/ad in the lower left corner of the screen.) After learning how to use a telestrator—the device that allows sportscasters to scribble notes on the screen— Mr.  read more »

Triumph Sniffs a Hit

There is a song on the upcoming Triumph the Insult Comic Dog's album, Come Poop with Me , called "No  read more »

Schticking Like Improv Stand-Ups, Bush, Gore Vie for Comedy Crown

On Sunday, Nov. 5, at 9 p.m., actual Presidential candidates George W.  read more »