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Noele's Tonight Show Review
December 4, 1998

If I could think of one word to describe this weekend it would be "Han-tatsic"! Cheesy I know but there is really no other way to sum up the awesome time I had at both theTonght Show taping and the Jack Frost premiere.. Now then here is my experience at Leno!

I have to thank the "powers that be" for always making my dreams come true. I was treated like a queen for Leno, the only way it could've been better was if I had tickets to go into the "green room" and actually talk with the guys. I would say "meet" them but I was already blessed with that oppotunity in September. Anyhow, about 30 mins before Leno was set to record my best bud and I were escorted to our front row seats which gave us the most incredible view of the guys ~ especially during their interview segment..

The anticipation only grew as we had to sit through both of Jay's first guests but when he annouced the guys we were up like a rocket out of our seats dancing and singing like fools to "Merry Christmas Baby".. I have to admit I was a little taken by surprise by the lack of backing vocals (ie: the ba ba ba da da's) BUT the guys put so much energy into that song and Taylor's voice was so amazing that I was hardly disapponited.

When the song was done and the guys joined Jay on stage I was in sheer heaven with Isaac, Taylor and Zac literally 8-10 feet in front of my face. I was blown away by how close we were sitting to them and at the fact they readilly acknowledged us numerous times. I really think they guys would've actually talked "with" the audience if they weren't filming live!

During the break I saw a couple cute moments that were oh so Hanson including:

  • Zac jumping on the couch and dancing to the band
  • Isaac and Taylor sneaking in "brotherly conversation" ie: lots of whispering
  • All the waves and hello's the guys said to a number of us AND
  • Me trying to talk to Taylor about this Xmas gift I brought for them

I must say as you all have gathered by watching Leno, Jay asked most of the same tired questions although the car one was certainly unique and I got in my two cents worth responding with a very LOUD "alright" when they were asked about if the have girlfriends..

The segment ended all to quickly but it wasn't over for us happy Hanson fans - the truely devoted and even somewhat "insane" peeps stuck around to watch Hanson leave the NBC studios.

When their van was getting ready to exit they stopped to get out and greet those who had waited although it turned into a mob scene quickly and not everyone(myself included) got to shake hands or talk with the guys. Its to bad because we were very patient and respectful yet we lost out because we decided to act adult about encountering them instead of going nutso. Sometimes it makes me wonder if it would be better to join the "crowd" but I know that Isaac heard us yelling at everyone to stay back and appreciated it because he looked right at us and smiled. :)

As they drove off I was happy and already anticpating the next day, which was the Jack Frost premiere and my next adventure to share with you soon! :)