Flight of the Conchords' Long Resistance to Reunions Finally Ends
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Jason Zinoman
Summary
Flight of the Conchords, the musical satire duo of Jemaine Clement and Bret McKenzie, have long resisted reunion offers despite their cult following from their HBO series. However, something changed in 2024 that led them to finally say yes to performing together again. The article explores the perils and pressures of reunions for comedy acts, and what prompted the duo to break their long-standing refusal.
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· 2 pulledIn the history of musical satire, there is nothing quite like Flight of the Conchords
They always said no, until this year. What changed?
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