Chicago Wants Conan, But Does He Want Us?

By Tankboy in Arts & Entertainment on Jan 28, 2010 6:40PM

Brandon C. Clark is spearheading an effort to lower the national unemployment numbers by at least one by giving Conan O'Brien a new job. He's trying to rally O'Brien fans to convince the red-haired funny man to bring his late night gig to Chicago. Clark's mission statement almost makes sense too:

We think Chicago will be just right for Conan and his masturbating bear! Chicago has what Conan needs -- plenty of stars and plenty of fans. What is lacking is a major network with a local show in place for him. Enter WGN ...

For years WGN and TBS have been battling for supremacy as the cable superstation. TBS has clearly been winning and has recently upped the ante by premiering The George Lopez Show. WGN should counter with an all new late night talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien and brought to you from downtown Chicago (both Block 37 and the Sullivan Center are looking for tenants and could easily provide real views of downtown from a specially built studio).

So until Conan finds a new home it will be the stated goal of 'Chicago Wants Conan' to convince both Conan O'Brien and WGN that his new home should be Chicago!

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