On the premiere episode of Late Night With Conan O’Brien on September 13, 1993, George Wendt faced off with John Goodman in an unforgettable leg wrestling match that set the tone for the show’s irreverent charm. With Wendt’s recent passing, the clip feels even more iconic—a perfect tribute to his comedic spirit and larger-than-life warmth.
This funny, strange, and wonderfully silly moment wasn’t just a late-night gag—it marked the beginning of the absurd, unpredictable comedy that would come to define Conan’s legendary run on Late Night.