Conan O’Brien’s Most Awkward Interview Ever with Kari Wuhrer (1999)

The 1999 interview between Conan O’Brien and actress Kari Wuhrer on Late Night has gone down as one of the most awkward moments in late-night TV history. It’s a rare example where the charm of the host, usually quick-witted and confident, seemed to falter under the weight of some uncomfortable exchanges.

Wuhrer, known at the time for her roles in shows like Sliders and films such as Anaconda, appeared on the show promoting her work. But from the start, the interview felt off. There was an odd tension between the two, partly sparked by some clumsy attempts at flirtation and jokes that didn’t land. The natural rhythm you expect in a talk show was missing. Instead, it became a bit of a stilted back-and-forth, with both trying to find footing but not quite succeeding.

Conan’s usual humour, which often diffuses awkwardness, seemed to only heighten the discomfort. Meanwhile, Wuhrer’s responses came across as guarded and occasionally defensive, as if she wasn’t sure how to handle the situation. Some viewers have pointed out how the awkwardness might have been amplified by the live audience, making it harder for both to relax.

Looking back, the interview feels like a snapshot of a moment where things just didn’t click. It’s become a sort of cult classic among late-night fans, watched both for cringe and for the human side it shows behind the polished facade of television interviews. Everyone has an off day, and this one just happened to be on camera for all to see.

George R.R. Martin Admits He Might Never Finish The Winds of Winter

George R.R. Martin has spent more than a decade promising readers the long-awaited sixth book in his A Song of Ice and Fire series, The Winds of Winter. Over the years he has offered progress updates, tentative optimism and the occasional missed deadline. But in December 2024, during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, his tone shifted in a way that felt different. Asked about the possibility he might never finish, Martin said, “Maybe they’re right. I don’t know.” It was a quiet admission, but it landed heavily with fans who have been waiting since 2011.

That moment was not a dramatic announcement. It felt more like the culmination of years of delays. The 76-year-old author has openly acknowledged the immense pressure that comes with following up the global success of Game of Thrones. He has also been busy with television projects, spin-offs and other commitments that have kept him away from the desk for long stretches.

In early 2025, Martin reiterated that the book is not “imminent”, which seemed to dampen any hope that his December remark was just a passing moment of doubt. For many readers it confirmed what they had quietly suspected for years. The end of his epic might never arrive in the form they had imagined.

Martin says he is still working on the novel in between other projects, and has never formally abandoned it. Whether The Winds of Winter will ever reach the shelves remains uncertain, but fans are slowly learning to live with that possibility.

John Cena’s Wild Two-Minute Improv in Peacemaker That Stole the Show

 

One of the funniest scenes in Peacemaker came from something that wasn’t even in the script. John Cena, playing Christopher Smith, was supposed to say just two names. That was it. Two quick examples of people who could go to prison instead of his team. But when the cameras rolled, Cena didn’t stop at two.

He started listing names. Then kept going. Then kept going some more.

For almost two full minutes, he rattled off a surreal, endless stream of people. Real celebrities, random public figures, fictional characters. The rhythm was wild. Some names were said with total seriousness, others just came out like he was digging through his own mind in real time. And somehow, it worked.

You can see the reactions from the cast shift from confused to barely holding it together. Jennifer Holland, trying not to laugh. Steve Agee, staring ahead like he’s waiting for it to end but not sure when that’ll be. The scene starts to feel less like a scripted show and more like an on-set meltdown that no one wanted to stop.

That Time When Ricky Gervais Joked About The Epstein List

 

It happened fast, but the tension stayed. Ricky Gervais was mid-monologue, glass in hand, doing what he always does. Cutting through the glitter and fake grins like it was nothing. Then came the line. A quick joke about the Epstein list. He didn’t say much, just enough to light the fuse.

The laugh that followed wasn’t real. Not fully. It came late, like the room needed a second to decide whether it was safe to react. Some people chuckled, stiff and shallow. Others sat still, eyes forward, like they were hoping not to be noticed. It was the kind of moment that makes you hyper-aware of who's watching. And maybe more than that, who's not laughing.

The camera cut around the room, catching little flickers of unease. A tight smile here. A swallowed laugh there. No one really knew how to sit with it. That joke wasn’t just a dig. It was a crack in the surface. And it reminded everyone, for a brief uncomfortable second, that not every name in the room comes with clean hands.

Gervais didn’t pause. He didn’t need to. He just let the silence do the work. The room, so good at pretending, had to sit with something real. No punchline to soften it. Just the noise of people pretending to laugh, hoping it would pass quickly. And it did. But not without leaving a mark.

The North American house hippo.

 

The North American house hippo is one of those quirky commercials that has stuck with people for decades. Released in 1999 by Concerned Children’s Advertisers in Canada, it was designed to encourage kids and families to be critical of what they see on TV. The ad shows a tiny, hamster-sized hippopotamus quietly living in a regular Canadian home, doing things like making a nest out of socks and nibbling on crumbs. It’s presented so matter-of-factly that for a moment, you almost believe such a creature could exist.

The twist, of course, is that the house hippo is completely fictional. The commercial wraps up with a reminder not to accept everything on television as truth. This clever mix of whimsy and education helped the ad become a cult favourite. Even years later, the house hippo remains a symbol of media literacy, reminding viewers to question what they’re shown rather than just taking it at face value.

Mathew Baynton had everyone hooked with this story

 

The task was to purposely create an anti-climax for a TV show. And he did that to an ultimate degree.

Taskmaster is a British comedy panel show created by comedian Alex Horne and hosted by Greg Davies. Since its debut in 2015, it has become a beloved fixture on UK television, known for its unique format where contestants, usually comedians, compete in a series of unusual and often absurd challenges set by the Taskmaster himself, Greg Davies. The show combines clever creativity, humour, and unpredictability, with Alex Horne serving as the assistant who explains the tasks and keeps track of scores. Taskmaster has received critical acclaim for its fresh take on the panel show format and has inspired international versions around the world.

COMPETITION: Win Whitstable Pearl: Series 3 on DVD

Acorn Media International has announced the release of Whitstable Pearl Series 3, set for its DVD and digital release on 4 August, alongside the Series 1 to 3 Box Set, following its run on U&Drama.

And to celebrate we have a copy of Series 3 on DVD to give away!

Synopsis:

Return once again to Whitstable, the idyllic 16th century seaside town, famous for its oysters. The series is based on the bestselling novels by local writer Julie Wassmer (Eastenders) and brought to life by co-creator Øystein Karlsen (Exit, So Long, Marianne), the award-winning Norwegian filmmaker. The highly-anticipated third series of this much-loved crime drama sees the return of Howard Charles (Top Boy, Shadow and Bone) as the brooding DCI Mike McGuire, Frances Barber (Silk, The Chelsea Detective) as Pearl’s mum Dolly, Rohan Nedd (Harry Wild, Blue Story) as Pearl’s son Charlie and Robert Webb (Peep Show, That Mitchell and Webb Look) also resumes his role as Pearl’s boyfriend Tom, rounding out a stellar cast. 

 

Series three finds the Whitstable Pearl restaurant thriving and so is Pearl’s (Godliman) detective sideline. After a short hiatus, DCI Mike McGuire (Charles) returns to Whitstable, re-energised, and determined to make progress in his quest for self-healing. He and Pearl continue to make a formidable team as they work through various cases together – Pearl never needing Mike’s help as much as he needs hers. As cracks start to show in Pearl and Tom’s relationship and Mike finally comes to terms with how his wife died, will the duo finally acknowledge their deep feelings for one another?  

 

Take a trip to the beautiful coast with Whitstable Pearl Series 3 for a fresh helping of suspense, secrets and seaside charm. 

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