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LOS ANGELES — Here's one way to get your own TV show: Kill on "Conan." Conan O'Brien is producing Rebel Wilson's new ABC sitcom, "Super Fun Night," as well as an upcoming talk show for comedian Pete Holmes, in large part because the two rising stars wowed O'Brien during appearances on his TBS late-night show. Being a great guest doesn't mean as much as it did in the days when Johnny Carson had the power to make someone a household name o vernight, but it can still pay off. Just ask Oprah Winfrey's pal Phil McGraw, or Ray Romano, whose hit series "Everybody Loves Raymond" was produced by David Letterman's Worldwide Pants Inc. Before meeting O ' B rien, Wilson had made her mark in America with a short but m emorable appearance i n "Bridesmaids," playing an unwelcome roommate of Kristen Wiig. For her f i rst appearance on "Conan" last year, she showed up in a green track suit and told a string of hilari-
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Liza Lapira, from left, Lauren Ash and Rebel Wilson star in "Super Fun Night," premiering Wednesday as part of the ABC fall line-up. ous stories about getting nasty letters from her H ollywood neighbors and how to nail an American accent. "Very rarely, someone's on the show who I haven't met before, and it's a revelation," O'Brien said. "When the show was over, I walked over to executiveproducer JeffRoss and just said, 'I want her back tomorrow and the next day and the next.' She's absolutely one of the most likable performers I've seen in a long career on television." After a c o uple o f m e etings, Wilson pitched a show to O'Brien based on how she used to spend Friday evenings in her hometown of Sydney, Australia. She and her sister, who worked in a candy factory, would sit at home and eat
chocolate while watching TV. The routine turned into a rut. One Friday night, Wilson decided she needed to be a little more daring. "I kind of strategically tried to go into the world and force myself into these social situations," she said. "That's where all the true stories come from for the show." Wilson plays Kimmie Boubier, who works in a law firm where she's often put down by colleagues for not being one of the "beautiful people." Her only allies are her roommates — two lifelong friends who are even more socially awkward than she is. When she drags them out of the apartment to check out new clubs and piano bars, their misadventures often lead to Kimmie being dis-
graced in public, sometimes with very little clothing. Self-embarrassment is nothing new incomedy, but when it's done by a plus-size actress, it may come across to some viewers as just plain cruel. Wilson says not to worry. "The purpose of the show is to really inspire girls who don't think they're cool or pretty to get out there and have fun and exciting lives, too," she said. "In order to do that, you need to present a very realistic version of what it's like to be a girl who looks like me. So there are some sad storiescoming down the pipe, but I think we have to present that so that when we present wins for my character, they're awesome." Holmes is more of an unknown than Wilson — unless you've been following him on the Web. He's logged more than 300 hours on his podcast, "You Made it Weird With Pete Holmes." "Pete is a lot younger than me and is a product of the digital age," said O'Brien, who got hooked on Holmes' shows and eventually started booking him as a frequent guest. "When I started doing latenight, I was covered in afterbirth. I practically learned to walk on the air. Pete is starting ahead of the game." But Holmes admits it's going to be a learning curve when his half-hour show, which has a seven-week commitment from TBS, starts following "Conan"
on weeknights Oct. 28. "You go from being a lone wolf whose sole responsibility is being funny for 45 minutes to running a staff," Holmes said. Ross, wh o is ba s i cally O'Brien's right-hand man, said that while the two comedians have different comedic sensibilities, they have enough similarities to make for a solid one-two punch. "Pete's not going to be overly topical," Ross said. "It's going to be more silly humor. In that way, theyare very compatible shows." O ne b enefit o f ha v i n g O'Brien as a boss is the opportunity to use him as a sounding board. O'Brien downplays his involvement, saying he's mostly around to make sure his talent stays true to their voices. But on occasion, the veteran host ha s p r ovided valuable advice, Holmes said. "Conan told me it's the job of the writersand the producers to make the whole show like a playground for me," he said. "It's their job to build it, make sure it's safe and make sure it's fun, so I can go out and just be silly." O'Brien's tip for Wilson was more succinct. When filming the first episode,she called O'Brien, worried about how she was going to manage 10-hour working
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longer go. We sought legal advice for him, and he knows the score in that regard. Abby, how can we make him see this woman is no good for him'? — Heavy-hearted Mother in Georgia Dear Mother: If I were you, I'd stop trying. Your son has made his choice, which is to keep his family together. If that means accepting that his wife will maintain a
relationship with her lover and, in essence,her baby will have "two daddies," that's the way it's going to be. While I understand your hus-
band's anger, as long as your son is willing to tolerate the situation, there is nothing to be
gained by banning your daughter-in-law from the premises. Because you mentioned church, pray for the strength to support your son through this because he's going to need it. I'm sure he is fully aware that his wife isn't "good" for him, but he's trying to take the high road anyway. So try to be supportive. Dear Abby: I'm a 15-year-old girl who's involved with social media. My parents have always been protective. A few days ago they asked me for the passwords to my Twitter, Facebook and email accounts. I understand they're trying to protect me, but the fact that they don't trust me by now is upsetting. I tried telling them this, and they say they DO trust me, but they still want my passwords. Is this a con-
HAPPY BIRTHDAYFOR WEDNESDAY, OCT. 9, 2013: This year a partner or close loved one can be very unpredictable. At first you might be annoyed, but later you could find these unexpected episodes to be exciting and even instrumental Stars showthe kind in preventing of day you'll have b oredom. If you ** * * * D ynamic are single, you ** * * P ositive mi g ht not be ** * A verage abl e to stabilize ** So-so a relationship * Difficult in the way you would like to, as this element of surprise also affects your bonds this year. If you are attached, once you get used to your sweetie embracing more spontaneity, you could find your relationship to be quite fun. Be open to change. SAGITTARIUS ignites your imagination.
ARIES (March 21-April19) ** * * M ake it a point to draw from nontraditional sources when brainstorming with others or when launching a new project. You will be amazed by the difference it makes and by what occurs when you tap into your imagination. Tonight: Go along with someone's offbeat plans.
tradiction? I need some independence,and they don't seem to understand that. — Losing My Mind in Tacoma, Wash. Dear Losing Your Mind: It's not a contradiction if you read some of the news coverage on the Internet about young people who have committed suicide because they were hounded by cyber-bullies. It's not a contradiction if you consider that sometimes bad things happen at p a r t ies t ha t a r en't properlysupervised. If, God forbid, you should "disappear," your parents — and the police — would want to know who had been communicating with you and w h at was said. Please do not overreact to their c oncern. While i t w o u l d h a v e been better if they had given you a reason for their request, I doubt they'll be reading over your shoulder. Most parents don't spend a lot of time doing that unless they have some reason to mistrust their teenager. — Write to Dear Abbyat dearabby.com
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and people showing up at your door. Handle prioritiesfirst. Relax, and don't push so hard to follow through on what you want. Tonight: Where the action is.
** * Being concerned aboutyour fundsmakes sense,especially since you have little control over a work situation. Be smart, and avoid taking any unnecessary risks; your instincts will guide you. Listen to them, and you will be just fine. Tonight: Fun does not need to break the bank.
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** * * Y ou might wonder what it's best to do under the present circumstances. You could feel as if a key person has been deceptive or unstable because of his or her switching directions out of the blue. Keep your feelings to yourself. Tonight: Get some extra R and R,
** * * * As urprise from a child or new friend will encourage you to put on your thinking cap in order to make the right decisions. Trust your sixth sense, and you will know which direction to head in. Open up and share more of your feelings. Tonight: Whatever knocks your socks off.
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** * * You could be unusually energized and delighted by a suggestion that triggers your mind to come up with evenmoreideas.Someoneyou consider to be a trustworthy expert might be acting a bit flaky. Say little and observe more in the next few months. Tonight: Time for midweek fun.
** * * Remain sensitive to what is taking place in the moment, and you will understand what needs to happen. In order to accomplish what you want, prioritize your to-do list. It might be best to ignore other seemingly trivial matters. Tonight: Get some extra zzz's
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** * * You might want to take off ASAP. If you can, make arrangements to do that — you need a break! Ask a friend or loved one to join you. You are likely to find that getting away from your daily routine will restore your energy. Tonight: Only where you want to be.
** * * O thers often expect a lot from you, regardless of whether you are willing to give them what they want. You will step up to the plate becauseyouknow you TAURUS (April 20-May 20) can make a difference. Loved ones will ** * * D eal with others on an individual supportyou in aventure. Tonight: Don't level, even if you are uncomfortable with worry so much aboutyour finances. the end results. Honor a change from LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) within, and recognize when you need to ** * * * R ealize what is happening back off and allow others to have more between you and a relative or neighbor, say. You know what is workable for you. as a new sense of compatibility seems Tonight: Share news with a favorite to emerge. You will laugh, go with the person. moment and finally seem to work well GEMINI (May 21-June20) together. Tonight: Get out and about, ** * * * Y ou'll want to move on and head in a new direction, butyou could be and take an overdue break from the workweek. slammed by incoming calls, questions
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PISCES (Fed. 19-March 20) ** * You could be pushing yourself too hard. Understand what needs to happenwitha bossorsomeoneyou look up to, but know that it might be nearly impossible to change his or her mind. Take your time with a situation, rather thanjump rightinto it. Tonight: Aforceto be dealt with. ©20t3 by King Features Syndicate
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