Donna Vivino, who starred for two years as 'Elphaba' in the First National Tour of Wicked and also in the role on Broadway, just released a jazzy new album called 'Beautiful Dreamer' via Ghostlight Records. This is Donna's first album, which came about in a spur-of-the-moment collaboration with her father, Jerry Vivino, who is part of Conan's Basic Cable Band -- the house band for O'Brien's late night show on TBS. Donna recently spoke with Bww about working with her father, her current project off-Broadway, and the upcoming third season of 'Submissions Only'.
- 12/11/2013
- by Jessica Showers
- BroadwayWorld.com
Reviewed by Jay Antani
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
- 6/22/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Magazine
Reviewed by Jay Antani
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
(June 2011)
Directed by: Rodman Flender
Starring: Conan O’Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark “Love Man” Pender and Richie “La Bamba” Rosenberg
Rodman Flender captures the exhaustion and exhilaration of life on the road in “Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop,” a documentary chronicling the grueling two-month, 30-city tour that O’Brien embarked on after he severed ties with his longtime employer, NBC. The network’s 2010 decision to reinstate Jay Leno as host of “The Tonight Show” resulted in a PR fiasco for NBC and stirred up a media dust cloud of outrage against both Leno and NBC. For his part, O’Brien’s ouster from the show left him feeling angry, abandoned, humiliated. To add salt to those wounds, NBC stipulated that O’Brien could not appear on TV, radio or the Internet for six months after his departure.
- 6/22/2011
- by admin
- Moving Pictures Network
There will be two Conan's vying for your attention at the Cineplex this summer. One is a Cimmerian warrior, the other is an ousted late night host who took to the road for a traveling music and comedy tour after losing his job. We have the first trailer for the second movie: Conan O'Brien Can't Stop. This hilarious party documentary recounts the finite moments after Conan O'Brien left his post and NBC. Check it out in the clip below.
Click to watch Conan O'Brien Can't Stop Trailer!
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop comes to theaters June 24th, 2011 and stars Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Scott Healy, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark 'Love Man' Pender. The film is directed by Rodman Flender.
Click to watch Conan O'Brien Can't Stop Trailer!
Conan O'Brien Can't Stop comes to theaters June 24th, 2011 and stars Conan O'Brien, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino, Scott Healy, Mike Merritt, James Wormworth, Jerry Vivino, Mark 'Love Man' Pender. The film is directed by Rodman Flender.
- 5/21/2011
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
HollywoodNews.com: Conan O’Brien spoke about Max Weinberg’s departure as bandleader from his TBS late night talk show in November by praising the musician as “incredible.”
“Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years,” said O’Brien in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, “I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny.”
Weinberg will be replaced by Jimmy Vivino, a longtime guitarist and keyboard player, in Conan’s band.
Weinberg, who also plays drums in Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, exclaimed, “17 years — a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba,...
“Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years,” said O’Brien in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, “I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny.”
Weinberg will be replaced by Jimmy Vivino, a longtime guitarist and keyboard player, in Conan’s band.
Weinberg, who also plays drums in Bruce Springsteen’s E-Street band, exclaimed, “17 years — a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba,...
- 9/27/2010
- by HollywoodNews.com
- Hollywoodnews.com
Sadly, one of the great host-bandleader unions of all time has come to an end. Max Weinberg will not be a part of Conan O’Brien’s new TBS late night show, Conan. Both Weinberg and O’Brien issued statements cordially wishing the other well and saying that Weinberg may drop by the show in the future.
Weinberg probably sealed his fate when swam into the bad blood between O’Brien and Jay Leno and tried to replace Kevin Eubanks on The Tonight Show this past April. Movieline also reported that Weinberg would “send interns to do gardening work at his house” and “involve staffers in his pay disputes with the network.” He was also notably absent during Conan’s Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour. Still, the guy was hilarious and his deadpan face was amazing. He’ll be missed. Hit the jump for the press release.
Weinberg probably sealed his fate when swam into the bad blood between O’Brien and Jay Leno and tried to replace Kevin Eubanks on The Tonight Show this past April. Movieline also reported that Weinberg would “send interns to do gardening work at his house” and “involve staffers in his pay disputes with the network.” He was also notably absent during Conan’s Legally Prohibited from Being Funny on Television Tour. Still, the guy was hilarious and his deadpan face was amazing. He’ll be missed. Hit the jump for the press release.
- 9/27/2010
- by Matt Goldberg
- Collider.com
Max Weinberg leaves Conan By mutual agreement, Conan O'Brien's longtime bandleader, Max Weinberg will not be returning to lead the late night band he created in 1993 as Conan moves to his new home at TBS on November 8th.


Beginning on September 13th of 1993 "The Max Weinberg 7" and later " The Max Weinberg 7 and The Tonight Band" were favorites among both fans and critics. With an uncanny ability to combine high quality music and unmatched comedic timing Max played a pivotal role in Conan O'Brien's nightly shows. 


Conan O'Brien stated, "Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician. I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny."
Added Weinberg, "17 years--a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a...
Beginning on September 13th of 1993 "The Max Weinberg 7" and later " The Max Weinberg 7 and The Tonight Band" were favorites among both fans and critics. With an uncanny ability to combine high quality music and unmatched comedic timing Max played a pivotal role in Conan O'Brien's nightly shows. 


Conan O'Brien stated, "Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician. I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny."
Added Weinberg, "17 years--a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a...
- 9/27/2010
- MovieWeb
Conan O'Brien confirmed Monday that his longtime band leader, Max Weinberg, would not join him on his TBS show "Conan" this November.
"Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician. I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny," O'Brien said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
A rep for O'Brien says it was a mutual decision for Weinberg to leave.
Said Weinberg, "17 years -- a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba, Jerry Vivino, Scott Healey, Mike Merritt, and percussionist James...
"Max has been a huge part of my life for the past 17 years and he is an incredible band leader and musician. I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band, and pretend to find my monologue funny," O'Brien said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter.
A rep for O'Brien says it was a mutual decision for Weinberg to leave.
Said Weinberg, "17 years -- a lifetime on TV. Conan and I met on a New York City street corner in the Spring of 1993 and my association with Conan, his staff, and crew has been a deeply rewarding experience for me. And, making music with Jimmy Vivino, Mark Pender, La Bamba, Jerry Vivino, Scott Healey, Mike Merritt, and percussionist James...
- 9/27/2010
- by By Lindsay Powers
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
'I hope he can find time to stop by the new show, sit in with the band and pretend to find my monologue funny,' O'Brien says in a statement.
By Kara Warner
Conan O'Brien
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty
With a little more than a month to go until Conan O'Brien's new talk show launches on TBS, the host and his new network have started to unveil a few details. Early this month, we received news of the show's name, "Conan," then over the weekend, word got out that the host's longtime bandleader and frequent skit guest star Max Weinberg will not be following O'Brien to TBS.
That news was confirmed Monday (September 27) via a joint statement released by O'Brien and Weinberg's reps.
"By mutual agreement, Conan O'Brien's longtime bandleader, Max Weinberg, will not be returning to lead the late night band he created in 1993 as Conan moves...
By Kara Warner
Conan O'Brien
Photo: Noel Vasquez/ Getty
With a little more than a month to go until Conan O'Brien's new talk show launches on TBS, the host and his new network have started to unveil a few details. Early this month, we received news of the show's name, "Conan," then over the weekend, word got out that the host's longtime bandleader and frequent skit guest star Max Weinberg will not be following O'Brien to TBS.
That news was confirmed Monday (September 27) via a joint statement released by O'Brien and Weinberg's reps.
"By mutual agreement, Conan O'Brien's longtime bandleader, Max Weinberg, will not be returning to lead the late night band he created in 1993 as Conan moves...
- 9/27/2010
- MTV Music News
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