Conan Plays Old Timey Baseball | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

Summary

The video script revolves around the unique experience of playing old-fashioned baseball at Old Bethpage Village in Long Island, following the rules and customs from 1864. It features period-appropriate uniforms, language, and equipment, providing a historical reenactment that is both entertaining and educational. The script includes humorous interactions with the 'referee' and 'players' who maintain their 1864 personas, even discussing their 'jobs' as farmers and the ongoing Civil War. The video offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the spirit and lifestyle of the era through the lens of baseball.

Takeaways

• 🏞️ The script is set in Old Bethpage Village, Long Island, where they play baseball in the style of the 1860s.
• 👕 The players wear old-time uniforms and use old-time bats, adhering to the customs and rules of the 1864 baseball era.
• 📜 The terminology used during the game reflects the language of the 1860s, with 'hurler' for a pitcher and 'crank' for a fan.
• 📝 The umpire, or referee, keeps score using an authentic 1860s pencil and writes on a Nature Valley granola bar wrapper, humorously implying it's from the 1860s.
• 👨‍🌾 Many characters in the script identify as farmers, reflecting the agricultural nature of the 1860s society.
• 🎭 The interaction between the characters is filled with humor and modern-day references, contrasting with the historical setting.
• 👩‍💻 The script includes a playful jab at the presence of a camera crew, which would not have existed in the 1860s.
• 👩‍❤️‍👨 The dialogue reveals romantic interests among the characters, with some expressing crushes on fellow players.
• 🎉 The community is depicted as closely-knit, with people knowing each other's professions and family situations.
• 🎭 The script ends with a comedic and dramatic flair, showcasing the enthusiasm and competitive spirit of the old-time baseball game.

Q & A

What is the main activity described in the transcript?

The main activity described in the transcript is playing old-fashioned baseball at Old Bethpage Village in Long Island, following the rules and customs from the 1860s.

What is unique about the baseball played at Old Bethpage Village?

The baseball played at Old Bethpage Village is unique because it adheres to the rules, uniforms, equipment, and even the language of the 1864 baseball era.

What is the term used for a pitcher in 1864 baseball?

In 1864 baseball, a pitcher is referred to as a 'hurler'.

What are some terms used for fans in the 1864 baseball context?

In the 1864 baseball context, fans are referred to as 'crank', 'rooters', 'birds', and 'bugs'.

What does the umpire, Gary Monty, have behind his ear and why?

Gary Monty, the umpire, has a pencil behind his ear, which he uses to keep score during the game.

What is humorously mentioned as the likely occupation of people in 1864 in the script?

The script humorously suggests that in 1864, almost everyone was a farmer, as multiple characters mention their occupation as such.

What is the role of the character who is asked about their father's occupation?

The character asked about their father's occupation is a young girl named Sarah, who reveals that her father is a tailor and a farmer.

What is the reaction of the women when the narrator enters the town in the script?

The reaction of the women when the narrator enters the town is mixed; some show interest, while one woman reveals she is married to a man fighting in the Civil War.

What is the narrator's response when he is told that everyone is a farmer in 1864?

The narrator humorously responds by asking why no one claims to be a kickboxer or anything other than a farmer, highlighting the repetitive occupation mentioned.

What is the historical context provided by the character who mentions their husband fighting in the Civil War?

The character provides historical context by mentioning that her husband is fighting for the North in the Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865.

What is the humorous exchange about the character who is said to be fighting in the Civil War?

The humorous exchange involves a character who claims to have seen the husband in question acting cowardly and even making out with another man, which is played for laughs given the period setting.