"The Veyron, which Conan claimed cost NBC $1.5 million (in fact, you can spend up about $1.7 million for the 235-mph exotic). In fact, Conan got a deal on the Bugatti:
The car was a loaner -- Petersen Automotive Museum has confirmed it provided the car, so NBC only had to pay whatever expenses were involved. "
http://content.usatoday.com/communit...mouse/1?csp=hf
"ABC News reports that previously existing agreements allow NBC to “play ‘Satisfaction’ at no additional cost for a live or time-delayed performance.” Since the network has pulled the bit from its online airing of the episode, it looks like NBC is essentially on the hook for nada, nuthin’, a big fat zip. "
http://www.blackbookmag.com/article/...-million/15253
Quotes and links as requested. Car was loaned, music was free.