We’re only a few weeks into the new year and already it looks like one of the biggest entertainment stories of the decade is upon us. NBC’s late-night lineup has been a fixture for over a half-century, but in the last few weeks this TV staple has been rocked to its core. Conan O’Brien, the The Tonight Show‘ host, is on his way out after a tumultuous few weeks filled with possible lies, mystery and definite intrigue.
And in the controversy’s wake rises a RABID band of O’Brien supporters, ranging from major celebrities to internet fans. If you’ve been on the Net this week you’ve likely seen the image to the right. It’s the work of artist Mike Mitchell, whose “I’m With Coco” fan movement now has over 170,000 fans on Facebook. I had the opportunity to speak to Mitchell about the late-night wars, where he got the idea and his response to the runaway success of “I’m With Coco.” Read more after the break
This article appears in Jan 13-19, 2010.
