Conan invites Canuck pals
HOLLYWOOD — Conan’s comin’ and he’s bringing some Canadian friends with him.
Mike Myers, Michael J. Fox, Will & Grace star Eric McCormack and Canadian bands Nickelback and Barenaked Ladies will be among the celebrity guests when Late Night With Conan O’Brien comes to Toronto on Feb. 10-13, organizers announced last night.
O’Brien isn’t just inviting Canuck stars. Also on the guest list is Adam Sandler, who stars with Drew Barrymore in the feature film 50 First Dates, which hits theatres that week.
The four shows will be taped at Toronto’s Elgin Theatre and will air weeknights at 12:35 a.m. on NBC.
This will be a rare public appearance by Fox, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease. He starts a two-episode guest stint on NBC’s Scrubs on Feb. 5 playing a surgeon who suffers from obsessive compulsive disorder.
As well, the hardest working comic in Canada, Ron James, will get a shot at some NBC face time. Myers is a big fan of James, who had a CBC special earlier this season.
“We’re absolutely thrilled with the quality of stars lined up already,” said Peter Soumalias, who is spearheading local organizing efforts. “We eagerly await the rest of guest list, which will be announced shortly.”
O’Brien’s producers hope to land some local heroes who aren’t quite as well known in Hollywood.
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