Here's some good news for people who have missed Andy Richter since he stopped being Conan O'Brien's sidekick nine years ago: NBC just announced that he's signed on to be the announcer of The Tonight Show when Conan takes it over in June.Now, this doesn't mean that we'll see Andy on the couch next to Conan, as he was in Late Night's early years. He's the announcer; think of what John Melendez does for Leno and add the fact that, you know, Andy actually has comedic talent. Richter will announce the show and participate in both live and pre-taped comedy bits.
For fans of Andy Richter the actor, though, this isn't good news. After starring in two very funny failed sitcoms, Andy Richter Controls the Universe and Andy Barker, P.I., it seems like his returning to the daily Conan fold would preclude him from starring in another one anytime soon. But that also means he won't star in another Quintuplets, either, so maybe this is a good idea.
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2-24-2009 @ 3:05PM
dukrous said...
I got both Andy Barker, PI and Andy Richter Controls the Universe permanently stored in iTunes...the puppy suit always puts a smile on my face, no matter the day I've had.
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2-24-2009 @ 3:18PM
stewartwallace said...
"Andy Richter Controls the Universe" is coming to DVD March 24, complete with five unaired episodes.
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2-24-2009 @ 3:38PM
1idpete said...
Yay for Andy but what about Joel Goddard?
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2-24-2009 @ 3:58PM
Gill said...
He said thanks to to Godard in the finale last week so presumably he wont be making the trip to LA. Despite the claims that Conan wont "grow up" on the Tonight Show, I dont think the sexual bits that involved Joel would probably not play well with the 11:30 sponsors.
2-24-2009 @ 3:36PM
Jay said...
This is absolutely great news, and bad news at the same time.
Just by mentioning Andy Richter's name, The Tonight Show will, far and away, have the funniest announcer in the history of Late Night talk shows.
But have you heard Andy's voice? Can you imagine him saying "Its the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien!!!" in his nasal tone?
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2-24-2009 @ 3:59PM
Joel Keller said...
Is it any worse than Stuttering John and his Long Island accent?
2-24-2009 @ 4:14PM
Jax Maxton said...
I don't think this is bad news for Andy Richter fans who want to see him act again. In fact, it could be great news. It once again puts him in a spotlight where he can be noticed again. If he does well and the Tonight Show with Conan does well, Andy may get a ton more acting jobs. After all, now that the show is in L.A., Andy can carry 2 jobs if need be. And, seriously, I always thought Andy may be great as a C character on something like "The Office" rather than having to carry a show.
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2-24-2009 @ 4:31PM
teenagertc said...
Stewartwallace, If it is true what you said about "Andy Richter Controls the Universe being released on DVD, you just made my year!!! This is my second favorite show of all time, besides Arrested Development. March 24th is my birthday!!! I have to check this out!! I'm so excited!!
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2-24-2009 @ 4:45PM
stewartwallace said...
It's true, teenagertc. MSRP is $39.98, but Amazom has it available for pre-order at $27.99 with free shipping:
http://www.amazon.com/Andy-Richter-Controls-Universe-Complete/dp/B001PKHS6I/ref=wl_it_dp?ie=UTF8&coliid=I3OE8MOTSKIDWW&colid=879FBXOSWNWT
2-24-2009 @ 7:20PM
Gazzoo said...
I wonder if Goddard is staying with
"Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"...
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2-25-2009 @ 9:58AM
deebopalula said...
Thank you for reminding me about "Andy Barker, P.I." - I loved that show! Just found it on Hulu. Gotta go watch me some "Three Days of The Chicken"!
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2-25-2009 @ 2:28PM
David said...
Conan was clearly happy to have Richter back on his final show. Much happier than was obvious to me would be the case. Conan must really feel a strong connection to Richter, so good for Richter for securing a well-paying regular gig!
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2-26-2009 @ 11:26AM
Pingles said...
I like Andy Richter's stuff but I still think that he and Conan have a very uncomfortable chemistry.
I'd prefer if Andy went off and did his own thing.
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