How Conan Became The Host Of "Late Night" | Inside Conan

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  • Conan and his longtime producer Jeff Ross sit down with "Inside Conan" hosts Mike Sweeney and Jessie Gaskell to discuss the absurdly improbable story of how Conan became a late night talk show host. Hear more from this episode @ listen.teamcoco.com/landingla...
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  • @ImNotaRussianBot
    @ImNotaRussianBot Před rokem +1186

    I think as big as Leno, Letterman, and Carson were, Conan's fans truly and deeply love the man. We will follow him where ever he goes because of who he is. His quirks, self-depricating humor, irreverence, humbleness, kookiness, and all around character make people relate to him.

    • @spdcrzy
      @spdcrzy Před rokem +55

      Carson, Letterman, and Leno, even to this day, don't seem entirely human to me. The legend around them is FAR bigger than their personalities ever will be, IMO. The legend of Conan was never bigger than Conan himself.

    • @nikolastapakkis7021
      @nikolastapakkis7021 Před rokem +35

      Conan is far bigger than the other 3 in actual numbers and popularity. This is mainly because there was no CZcams during letterman and Carsons time and Leno wasn that popular on CZcams. Conan is hundreds of times more recognizable, you can put these 4 in front of anyone around the world and i guarantee at least 5 out of 10 times people will recognize conan first and they might not know who the rest even are.

    • @gsamaven
      @gsamaven Před rokem +2

      100%

    • @84jdgregory
      @84jdgregory Před rokem +14

      We are still here. Conan was the show I would turn the volume down and get really close to the TV so I could hear when I was a kid so my parents didn't know I was still awake. I would put clothes at the base of my door, too.

    • @CantDcdeGoodNamsTakn
      @CantDcdeGoodNamsTakn Před rokem

      ​@nikolas tapakkis cfxxxx⁸88888788b8l9okķ5gq1qf3688888788b8l9okķ5gq1qf36 ❤Heb je nog foto's van jezelf? Heb je nog foto's van jezelf?

  • @TheBurnouts
    @TheBurnouts Před rokem +2021

    Can we please just have Conan, Jeff, and a few others in a room recounting chronologically like this for like 100 hours? Please! I could listen to this all day!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +38

      We could too. It’s fascinating to no end!

    • @roypaz5331
      @roypaz5331 Před rokem +39

      Absolutely, this needs to be some sort of documentary/podcast, or at the very least a book. I can't really even express how fascinating this is, and there are so many sub-stories that they kind of "glossed over" that I'm dying to hear. When Jeff and Conan both said that getting the band as well as making the set are crazy stories, I was sitting here thinking, "please tell us!!!"

    • @pwr2al4
      @pwr2al4 Před rokem +9

      Absolutely yes

    • @TheAbilityNetwork
      @TheAbilityNetwork Před rokem +6

      Agreed

    • @simon5045
      @simon5045 Před rokem +14

      And please no Sona, she's absolutely horrible and adds nothing.

  • @whitestoneandy797
    @whitestoneandy797 Před rokem +701

    10:36 Conan is so humble he doesn't realize that he's one of the main reasons writers are now given a chance at being performers in modern day entertainment . His success showed the great potential in the writer/performer

    • @chukwudiilozue9171
      @chukwudiilozue9171 Před rokem +96

      I love how he implies the trend *started* with Seth Meyers, an SNL writer who got Late Night exactly following his path.

    • @victoryak86
      @victoryak86 Před rokem +39

      Very true. He’s a trailblazer for sure. Even now he’s blazing the trail of “post late night show” podcasting. To be fair I guess Letterman did this too.

    • @jeffcrow2506
      @jeffcrow2506 Před rokem +1

      kinda

    • @eldropeful
      @eldropeful Před rokem +2

      Quality too

    • @cobanerdanny456
      @cobanerdanny456 Před rokem +8

      You can’t fool us, Conan. We know it’s you 😏

  • @tylero8595
    @tylero8595 Před rokem +521

    I remember watching the first show with Conan. I was 16. My parents had given me a tv for my own room the xmas before. I spent many a late-night watching TV in my room. When Conan came on it felt like I found something no one else knew about. Every night from that day on I watched Conan until his final night 16 years later. I grew up with him throughout my teens, 20s and into my 30s. He's the greatest by far.

    • @jdd1979
      @jdd1979 Před rokem +12

      Wait until you discover his career continued after that 16 years…

    • @Tacconi757
      @Tacconi757 Před rokem +1

      So you probably remember the best dumb show ever…..Jack Of All Trades

    • @kevinklassen4328
      @kevinklassen4328 Před rokem +7

      Well said, I feel like I have the exact same story as you - new TV in my room in high school - bad idea, mom and dad, as I'd stay up and watch Conan every night and then be half asleep the next day at school, every single day. But totally worth it.

    • @ilovericelol
      @ilovericelol Před rokem

      bhhhh

    • @yvonnegougelet1204
      @yvonnegougelet1204 Před 9 měsíci +2

      I don't know exactly when I first started watching but I do know that by 14, in high school I was a fan. That was around 1997. The glory days

  • @DawnPatrol101
    @DawnPatrol101 Před rokem +410

    I want an 8 hour version of this. Conan has one of the most fascinating and public stories in show biz.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +7

      Without a doubt, A WORLD class talent with a phenomenal story. We are so happy for his success.

    • @crazyinsanepenguin
      @crazyinsanepenguin Před rokem

      @@thelettermanpodcast you look desperate as all hell

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem

      @@crazyinsanepenguin you should see how we smell. Or, smell how we smell.

    • @RichV20
      @RichV20 Před rokem +1

      You mean "The biii"?

  • @killertom8261
    @killertom8261 Před rokem +13

    I was a teenager at the time, and my girlfriend loved your show. We would watch Friends and then bang for two hours until Conan came on. Those were the days.

  • @miles3908
    @miles3908 Před rokem +516

    I think Conan is the person most responsible for the comedic sensibilities that exist today. His influence is huge and I hope he knows how treasured and revered he is.

    • @AlanHandsome_
      @AlanHandsome_ Před rokem +33

      I think todays late night hosts are the antithesis of Conan. They’re not curious, they’re politically partisan and are obsessed with use basic - for clapsnotlaughs material .
      Conan is clever, nuanced, curious and genuinely self-depreciating

    • @ctrainbeats
      @ctrainbeats Před rokem +15

      @@AlanHandsome_ Conan was literally my guiding force in comedy, along with the downloaded George Carlin specials from Limewire lol. Conan/Carlin, not bad for an 8 year old or whatever i was

    • @RichV20
      @RichV20 Před rokem +3

      @@ctrainbeats Same here my friend

    • @AlanHandsome_
      @AlanHandsome_ Před rokem +3

      Have you seen him play guitar? Lovely footage of him playing ‘Old Brown Shoe’ with his band. Really talented, cool guy 😊 You could see Letterman and Norm McDonald really liked the guy as well…

    • @whitestoneandy797
      @whitestoneandy797 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Completely agree.

  • @JuQui228
    @JuQui228 Před rokem +738

    They need to turn Conan’s life into a movie. It really writes itself. It’s very inspiring and filled with amazing moments. (Can you imagine a recreation of a young Conan and young Lisa Kudrow shoplifting his late night suit?)

    • @josephmarshall9210
      @josephmarshall9210 Před rokem +13

      i was just thinking the same thing

    • @josephmarshall9210
      @josephmarshall9210 Před rokem +13

      i really want to direct movies one day and like theres alot of different movies i would want to make but if there was everr a chance to make a conan movie i would fr

    • @Crystalshopmusic
      @Crystalshopmusic Před rokem +6

      why cheapen it? it's so special the way it is now

    • @SmokeyChipOatley
      @SmokeyChipOatley Před rokem +24

      The whole montage set to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” by Cindy Lauper

    • @dreaming_cthulhu
      @dreaming_cthulhu Před rokem +12

      There’s a great documentary called Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop. You can watch it on CZcams

  • @ariloveshouse
    @ariloveshouse Před rokem +1977

    OMG THANK YOU FOR LISTENING TO US TEAM COCO AND RELEASING A FULL EPISODE 🧡

    • @rush2sk8
      @rush2sk8 Před rokem +104

      @@nawarbmansour6510 I think they meant as a video

    • @bravo_01
      @bravo_01 Před rokem +14

      They do read the comment section! Wow

    • @imeverywhere9633
      @imeverywhere9633 Před rokem +4

      I don't understand this request, do you genuinely sit down and watch an hour long podcast? do you have that much free time in your life and can't multi-task?
      Don't you do something else? the advantage of a podcast is being able to listen while doing something else, like driving, exercising, doing cleaning, etc..

    • @ninalou4629
      @ninalou4629 Před rokem +116

      @@imeverywhere9633 Some people like to see facial expressions & reactions.. Its not that deep. Youre a strange one for going after someone over something simple they enjoy in life.

    • @mcigloo
      @mcigloo Před rokem +24

      @@imeverywhere9633 That's how you consume podcasts. Not everyone is the same. Personally, I can't listen to a podcast without video. Just can't do it.

  • @robvangessel3766
    @robvangessel3766 Před rokem +69

    To me, one of the great classic moments in Late Night is Conan's inaugural show replacing Letterman, where he's struttin' the streets with a composed self-assuring smile, everyone on the way telling him "good luck, Conan - lotsa pressure!"; he enters his dressing room before the show starts - still smiling. He picks up a rope and hangs it over a beam, still smiling as he puts the noose around his neck, clearly having had a nervous breakdown well before this moment - to be interrupted by a knock telling him it's "SHOW TIME!"

    • @jaywalker.
      @jaywalker. Před 11 měsíci +5

      So brilliant. He had such a great sense of what would play to an audience and what his brand of comedy was.

  • @samiel89
    @samiel89 Před rokem +60

    After the producers liked his confidence and aptitude during the audition tape, He mentioned he went to the audition with the confidence of someone who would not get the job.
    From now on, that is the level of confidence I try to project whenever I have a job interview.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +2

      One of Dave’s original writers for Late Night, Stephen Winer, expressed a very similar sentiment on a recent episode of our show.

  • @g1xrider13
    @g1xrider13 Před rokem +221

    Conan’s comedy and production style has surpassed even broadcast and cable networks, surviving and thriving on modern platforms such as CZcams and podcasts. Unlike so many traditional entertainment companies that tried to pivot online and failed, Conan succeeded by courting and captivating the same online audiences modern influencers and independent content creators have.

  • @bernlin2000
    @bernlin2000 Před rokem +265

    There really is no way to fully understand how Conan took Letterman's spot on late night...still seems highly improbable 😆 I've never heard, before or since, of a largely unknown (to the public) comedy writer getting to be the host of a late night comedy show. It's not like he was a writer-performer, outside of improv groups. Publicly, he was almost strictly a writer in 1992-1993. Still amazing, and a great inspiration for other writer-performers, love hearing the full scoop!

    • @jackmurphy8545
      @jackmurphy8545 Před rokem +1

      James corden, jimmy kimmel, spike feresten, Arsenio hall

    • @lauristonbrewster9097
      @lauristonbrewster9097 Před rokem +7

      @Clay Chiarelott some people just can't think

    • @mefi1895
      @mefi1895 Před rokem +3

      @Clay Chiarelott I didn't really know James Corden
      And Trevor Noah came out of nowhere

    • @emontzka
      @emontzka Před rokem +1

      I know, right? That’s literally the plot of Showgirls, and that movie SUCKED!

    • @jamj2912
      @jamj2912 Před rokem +1

      @@jackmurphy8545 I know I'm late to the show, Christophers comment was accurate just not the 'since' comment. JC, JK, and SF came after Connan, Aresenio had more of a formal talk show format like Carson.

  • @WilliamGreer
    @WilliamGreer Před rokem +119

    As a kid watching Late Night when Conan got it, it never occurred to me that they might need encouragement. You see the talent and you laugh and you love it, but you don't see the struggle, so that's why I never wrote a letter. But through almost my whole life, Conan O'Brien has been a staple. He helped me to not be cynical and to make sense of 911. Around the time he lost the Tonight Show I was going through some loss as well, and his poise and grateful attitude and the relentless humor helped me to take a deep breath and move forward. Out of all the celebrities I'd thank, Conan O'Brien and David Bowie top the list.

    • @nemanjap8768
      @nemanjap8768 Před 11 měsíci

      Bush did 911

    • @reneeschwider6136
      @reneeschwider6136 Před 10 měsíci +8

      I can't believe Jay Leno replaced him. What a disgrace to comedy.

    • @jpm199
      @jpm199 Před 6 měsíci

      ​@@reneeschwider6136maybe you're young and that's why you think of him as bad but jay was THE best at a moment in time

    • @magnubeido8832
      @magnubeido8832 Před 5 měsíci +1

      ​@@jpm199 I mean I'm not going to say Leno wasn't good ... He did carry the #1 late night show on TV for what...a decade plus ...But he's been off the air for a number of years now. I know he runs his own CZcams channel now so people still see him around, but Conan's fans are not only young folks anymore. Some of us have been following him since the Late Night days in the 90's. The man isn't an idol for me but I have a helluva lot of respect for him as a person and is why I'm still listening to his podcasts. All in all he's had a pretty incredible career. He still has a large fan base that have been around a long time

    • @NASkeywest
      @NASkeywest Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@jpm199I seriously have never found Jay funny.

  • @hankdatank09
    @hankdatank09 Před rokem +44

    Conan’s graduated from Harvard. Writer for both SNL and The Simpsons, Late Night, Tonight Show, his own on TBS, CZcams clips, podcast, and now on SiriusXM!! Conan, I’ve been a fan since the 90’s and happy as a fan enjoying your success by proxy. Great clip!! He deserves all the success in the world!!

  • @TheEndofThis
    @TheEndofThis Před rokem +86

    Conan being the absolute legend he is, this was a really fascinating listen.

  • @ErnestoComposer
    @ErnestoComposer Před rokem +99

    I listened to this episode recently, I never heard the full story like that from Conan, how incredible

    • @patreekotime4578
      @patreekotime4578 Před rokem +3

      The essential Conan interviews are: Inside the Actors Studio, The Howard Stern Show (he discusses The Tonight Show), the Harvard University conversation with President Drew Faust, and the Simpsons Writers Reunion on Conan's Serious Jibber Jabber.

  • @DanteBland
    @DanteBland Před rokem +16

    My brother as a teenager loved your show. Thank you for making brother happy. He's not dead or mentally disabled or anything, he just had good taste.

  • @mattitude2471
    @mattitude2471 Před rokem +108

    This whole story will always be fascinating to me. Not to doubt his talent in any way, but he’s so insanely lucky that he was given that shot being an unknown. Wish we could see this stuff happen more often.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +2

      It’s television/broadcasting history

    • @ctrainbeats
      @ctrainbeats Před rokem +5

      Conan has fostered so many talented people, I believe his company is centered around it

    • @lucifersdiamond
      @lucifersdiamond Před rokem

      Conan guest hosted for both the tonight show and late night.
      I remember hoping he would be Dave's replacement

    • @mattitude2471
      @mattitude2471 Před rokem

      @@lucifersdiamond he did? Man if there’s a vid please send it!

  • @omerinflow
    @omerinflow Před rokem +16

    Anyone else rewatching this video again and again?

  • @salsal435
    @salsal435 Před rokem +34

    It seems like this was yesterday for me, I remember when they announced his name to replace Letterman, after the Letterman/Jay Leno mess for The Tonight Show people in the business were mad that a writer got the position and not a comedian.
    Only Lorne Michaels had the vision and guts to be behind 100% Conan for that position.
    THANKS LORNE!!!! Almost 30 years later Conan is the man and he is still going.

  • @DRHPaints
    @DRHPaints Před rokem +148

    Thank you for sharing this full episode! And I'm extra grateful to Conan for being vulnerable about his struggles with mental health. Discussing how he's wrestled with anxiety attacks and 'moments of true despair' has helped me tremendously. Thanks again

  • @shareebrown4362
    @shareebrown4362 Před rokem +31

    Conan burst on the scene like a bolt of lightning, marking a new era in late night!! I still remember his first show 🥰 I was a fan IMMEDIATELY!!

  • @1200hobos
    @1200hobos Před rokem +68

    Space Ghost was a great host too. He deconstructed the talk show all while never appearing needy. He was the dangerous one.

    • @RobertMcNamara3DMc
      @RobertMcNamara3DMc Před rokem +8

      Space Ghost was incredible.

    • @realspenz
      @realspenz Před rokem +2

      I miss Space Ghost

    • @SorendeSelbyBowen
      @SorendeSelbyBowen Před rokem +2

      @@realspenz Zorak escaped. Eventually Space Ghost will find him. Or Zorak will kill him.

    • @user-bz7hz4jl1t
      @user-bz7hz4jl1t Před rokem +1

      Mortar was the best producer

    • @cesarmadero05
      @cesarmadero05 Před 2 měsíci

      Conan was a guest on that show too.
      The episode he is in is one of the most memorable. He is not even interviewed 'cause Space Ghost is too distracted with something else.

  • @Northerncalwolf
    @Northerncalwolf Před rokem +29

    The history of Conan is absolutely riveting. The early days, the transition and "thrown in the spotlight" rock star situation was great to hear. Thank you for sharing this history.

  • @AlexIsntFunnydotcom
    @AlexIsntFunnydotcom Před rokem +99

    Conan is the GOAT. Not of just late night but of interviews and comedy all together.

  • @2kuzik
    @2kuzik Před rokem +81

    This was such an incredible conversation. Please do a part 2 with Conan and Jeff!

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +1

      We would love to have either on our show.

    • @NotDuncan
      @NotDuncan Před rokem +2

      Of course you would any small channel wants that level of advertising

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +1

      @@NotDuncan we dream of being a small channel.
      As for Conan and Jeff, our desire remains, and it has nothing to do with numbers.

    • @crazyinsanepenguin
      @crazyinsanepenguin Před rokem +3

      @@thelettermanpodcast nobody's going on your show lol, take it easy

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +1

      @@crazyinsanepenguin someone clearly underestimates the power of positivity.

  • @zureyaodula5348
    @zureyaodula5348 Před rokem +44

    Soo humbling for Conan to share about panic attacks and his insecurities ❤

  • @jeffehren
    @jeffehren Před rokem +80

    I absolutely love these origin stories. It soothes my anxiety by recognizing the luck involved with success. But it also raises my anxiety because luck is preparation met with opportunity, and I certainly need to move locations to make my own luck by being around creators and Artists.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem

      Our host certainly can relate to what you are saying. He had all sorts of imposter syndrome when starting the show.

  • @omrmajeed
    @omrmajeed Před rokem +30

    So good. I could have listened to 10 hours of this conversation.

  • @j22mattones
    @j22mattones Před rokem +7

    The biggest thing I got from this amazing round-table interview is, Conan is an extremely grateful and loyal person. I've always appreciated his shows regardless of the medium.

  • @JoyStickJester_
    @JoyStickJester_ Před rokem +40

    Conan... This was such a great podcast of how you got started in Late Night.
    Your fans would love to hear more behind the scenes stories

  • @ralhamami
    @ralhamami Před rokem +19

    This was so satisfying to watch. I remember first watching Conan with my mom in 93-ish at six or so years old. Half of the jokes were probably over my head at that age, but I absolutely loved it. Very cool to see just how lucky we were that it even happened at all. Well deserved too all of them for their hard work and persistence. 😎😎

  • @MsAnonomys
    @MsAnonomys Před rokem +13

    Conan is a huge influence on my life. He has taught me so much about the art of conversation. The trait I admire most is his realness. He never sacrifices his true self for the sake of being entertaining or interesting. He’s a beautiful soul.

  • @mozeltovcocktail
    @mozeltovcocktail Před rokem +31

    This is one of the most interesting and entertaining things I've watched in a while. Conan is a comedic genius.

  • @drumsNstuff79
    @drumsNstuff79 Před 6 měsíci +6

    One of my favorite Conan moments is at the end of one his show's runs. He 's doing final thank you's and gets to Lorne Michaels. And he says "Lorne was the guy who could see something in you that you didn't see in yourself." Such a powerful statement. He saw Conan goofing around at the writer's table and just saw the potential in him. That pantomime and goofiness in my favorite late night monologue made my day for years! No matter how hard my crappy day was, I would laugh my ass off every night to this man. Laughter really is the best medicine and Dr. O'Brien always had the best prescription.

  • @Godeias
    @Godeias Před rokem +31

    Finally, a full episode I can listen to at work without having to start a new video every 5-10 minutes, more of these please!

  • @darrinbatchelor
    @darrinbatchelor Před rokem +30

    That was an hour. I didnt realize until it was over - it felt like 10 minutes. I couldnt turn away it was fantastic. You have to do more.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem

      You might really like our show! Average runtime is about an hour but it feels like 10!

  • @Mczzin
    @Mczzin Před rokem +10

    I almost never watch long videos, but I love Conan and I appreciate when he talks about his crazy journey to stardom. I was a kid in the 90s in Peru, so I just recently became aware of him, his talent and what a gem he is for the entertainment industry. Also, I find remarkable that most of the people from the early days have remained with him til today ❤

  • @loonatictunes9925
    @loonatictunes9925 Před rokem +10

    I could hear Conan talk for hours about anything. Truly amazing and talented person

  • @whitwaltman5137
    @whitwaltman5137 Před rokem +10

    What a story. Wow. Conan "What Have I Got to Lose" O'B, still killing it.

  • @StraeterBenderStreberg
    @StraeterBenderStreberg Před rokem +16

    This story is so unique and crazy. I really hope that Conan is working on his memoir as we speak, cause I really like to hear/read more Storys from the trenches of his career. And like he said, this was only the beginning. And a big thank you for releasing this entire episode on Video.

  • @Prestonhlt
    @Prestonhlt Před rokem +9

    Just rolled over from Conan Needs a Friend while I was napping, and this might be the best story I've woken up to. Just to hear the strife it took for Conan to achieve what he has, and acknowledging his doubts and the doubts around him but also the belief and what other people saw in him. Love it

    • @aidenxokeefe
      @aidenxokeefe Před rokem +1

      Same thing just happened to me. Serendipity

  • @micahj894
    @micahj894 Před rokem +6

    Conan deserves every bit of fame and recognition for his talent and hard work!
    He's truly one of the greats, no question.
    Conan is a living legend, and a true pioneer of comedy.

  • @niallkenyon9347
    @niallkenyon9347 Před rokem +8

    God bless whoever uploaded this as a full video.

  • @hayleeromrell3000
    @hayleeromrell3000 Před rokem +11

    It feels like being able to tell this story on air, in detail, from beginning to end was cathartic for Conan. This was a fascinating listen. Truly respect Conan’s comedic presence in this world.

  • @CoochiesaurusX
    @CoochiesaurusX Před rokem +51

    This story and it’s events lead to so many laughs and memories, it’s insane to believe so many weird pieces had to fall in order for me to enjoy the universe that Conan and his staff brought us

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem +1

      It’s like trying to predict where the pieces of glass fall when a wine goblet breaks

  • @trentthemediocre7596
    @trentthemediocre7596 Před rokem +26

    I would listen to an extended series of podcasts where they go more in depth at each stage. Conan jokes about the memoir but I really do want a podcast version of it

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem

      Agreed! A podcast version of this many times is much more entertaining than a book. The deep dive factor is so much less filtered.

  • @zanejenkins8418
    @zanejenkins8418 Před rokem +12

    FULL EPISODE!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU! Video pod is the best move, reminds me of serious jibber jabber

  • @joshuaychung
    @joshuaychung Před rokem +7

    There is a generation of children that grew up watching Conan. We did "homework" during the Tonight Show and watched Late Night Show with Conan. Loved it.

    • @e1028
      @e1028 Před rokem +1

      Leno was the late night show for my parents
      Conan was for my generation

  • @randyj420
    @randyj420 Před rokem +26

    So amazing to hear all these details and to see and hear the entire piece. A riveting nail-biter. We all know now that Conan and Co. was the absolute best thing that could have ever followed Letterman's amazing run (having changed what a talk show could be - with wacky bits, etc.) We're so lucky to have had so many years of Letterman and Conan on TV - late at night. Cheers to all involved - the humor and rule-breaking bits and overall delivery enriched my life so much. Go Team Coco! Love the podcast, btw.

  • @sethcartner2996
    @sethcartner2996 Před rokem +10

    As a 14 year old kid, Conan was the funniest show I'd ever seen. I always loved how he would joke on himself and his show, just made him feel like a normal guy. He is still hilarious, and this backstory is so intensely interesting. Thanks for all the laughs guys.

  • @williamgregory1848
    @williamgregory1848 Před 8 měsíci +11

    Lorne Michaels saw the potential in Conan ever since he was a writer on SNL.
    That shows you what a genius Lorne is 😊

  • @shanewhite195
    @shanewhite195 Před rokem +4

    I've never felt any kind of feelings for any late night show, Conan always felt different. Couldn't be happier to have seen his career play out. What a likeable dude.

  • @stevespohn4291
    @stevespohn4291 Před rokem +20

    I remember this time well in the BV office. I didn't think Shandling was going to take the job either. All the other choices like Jon Stewart didn't feel right. I remember seeing Conan's audition tape and really not understanding what Lorne was thinking. However I do recall Conan's easy laugh and how he was obviously the smartest person in the room. Never doubt Lorne.

  • @charlockprime
    @charlockprime Před rokem +6

    Absolutely fantastic! Thank you for the full episode! Please continue uploading these to CZcams!

  • @SuperToughnut
    @SuperToughnut Před rokem +7

    I need more of this. I feel that Conan, like David, has always let us in on the the inside baseball. It was tongue in cheek on the show, yet still honest.
    This is next level and still entertaining. I like stuff. Especially in video form.

    • @thelettermanpodcast
      @thelettermanpodcast Před rokem

      We could not agree more. And Conan seems to really be taking advantage of it, letting us behind the curtain.

  • @kdcowled
    @kdcowled Před rokem +5

    Loved this episode so much. I love hearing all of it coming together everytime Conan or anyone else brings it up, its one of the best success stories

  • @luuismarquez
    @luuismarquez Před rokem +7

    Although is not a Conan needs a friend episode, this one is my absolute favorite one. Love how he narrates all the details, even lots of things he didn’t shared before. VIVA CONAN from Mexico!

  • @YTUse601
    @YTUse601 Před rokem +5

    You guys were all I watched growing up in the 90s/2000s. I had totally forgotten about the green screen audience theater but the memory came back as soon as you mentioned it! So many of those bits informed my sense of humor

  • @teekee5051
    @teekee5051 Před rokem +8

    THEY UPLOADED THE WHOLE CLIP?! 😍

  • @tompreciado863
    @tompreciado863 Před rokem +8

    I’ve been watching Conan since the beginning, I’ve always enjoyed his humor and how humble he is. I will always be a fan Conan!

  • @ThatJohnnyGuyyy
    @ThatJohnnyGuyyy Před 8 měsíci +2

    Someday Conan is going to get his own movie about his career and childhood, and I can't wait to see the whole story unfold on screen.

  • @Eskay_The_Evil_Genius
    @Eskay_The_Evil_Genius Před rokem +4

    In 1993 as a 13 year old I tuned in to see Radiohead perform Creep. Ive stuck with Conan since. Never once been disappointed by the man himself. Nuff said.

  • @stephpavone
    @stephpavone Před rokem +6

    I love Conan so so so much. Whenever I need a laugh I can turn him on and immediately feel lighter and smile. I grew up watching him and still follow him. ❤ you Conan

  • @metalx224
    @metalx224 Před rokem +10

    Can you please do a series where Jeff and Conan just do a recap their whole story?! I want to hear about all the stuff they don't have time to mention on this episode!

  • @Zorklis
    @Zorklis Před rokem +3

    WOW, this full podcast lit my mind up, it's so interesting to listen to all of these people talk and add whatever they have to say to the mix. Conan's cinematic story-esque recounting of him receiving the golden oportunity and being even depressed and anxious to do it is incredibly fun to hear in it's own right. Every tidbit such as Lisa Kudrow and Conan shopping was fun.
    Incredible energy!

  • @noellerose3453
    @noellerose3453 Před 7 měsíci +3

    I wish I would have written Conan as a teen in the 90's to tell him how much joy he brought me.

  • @Avonbarksdaleable
    @Avonbarksdaleable Před rokem +39

    So great to hear the back story behind this amazing man’s show, I only heard about this when he got Lisa Kudrow on his podcast a few years ago, and listening to him going into it with that much details was a real treat. And now I’m gonna watch the old timey baseball remote for the 47th time lol

  • @johnshepherd708
    @johnshepherd708 Před 9 měsíci

    This is really a slice of life. Thank you for taking us on your journey. I continue to be a big Conan fan. I am married to an Armenian American from the Valley...I know you can relate... In any event, it is always a kick watching the spontaneous interactions in whatever you do. In everyone's career there comes a time where you ask, " I hope nobody finds me out....how did I get here" The sheer panic of reality sets in and in order to survive, you improvise and work through it with the help of others. Noting is accomplished alone. To recognize those who have help you along the way with real humility and gratitude is a gift. Just know that you helped many on your staff to succeed and you have helped many of us out in TV land as well. You helped us bear our everyday pressures by giving a twisted type of humor when we most needed it. To that, I just want to say thank you for your ongoing gift to us. It is in the form of another format, in a different time but it is better than ever.

  • @nicholasgarcia6402
    @nicholasgarcia6402 Před rokem

    i LOVE that you posted the full hour!!! it allows us to really appreciate the conversation

  • @Ianuarius
    @Ianuarius Před rokem +3

    This is brilliant! Really looking forward to the other 8 parts.

  • @MISNM0
    @MISNM0 Před rokem +6

    Any Conan thread is the most cohesive on the internet. The only bickering is about What level of greatness was better. He is the people's choice for sure.

  • @spdcrzy
    @spdcrzy Před rokem +2

    You could write the entire script about the start of Conan's life JUST off this single conversation. WOW. There's SO much information that it would be extremely easy for someone connected in the industry to do a serious deep dive into ALL the people discussed in the conversation.

  • @putrii4450
    @putrii4450 Před rokem +1

    I listened to this on conan o'brien needs a friend and had been waiting for some video clips but here we are with the whole thing!!! Thank you!!!!!

  • @jbanders2358
    @jbanders2358 Před rokem +14

    Conan is a Legend. He’s in another stratosphere than letterman and leno. There’s no comparison. Nobody is watching letterman and leno clips. Why would they? Conan and Carson are the best of the best.

    • @untexan
      @untexan Před rokem +8

      There’s an entire Letterman CZcams channel that tells you you’re wrong about Dave. But agreed no one is digging up old Leno clips

    • @jbanders2358
      @jbanders2358 Před rokem

      @@untexan didn’t say there wasn’t clips. Just said no one is watching.

  • @SkullMan---
    @SkullMan--- Před rokem +6

    This was so nice, I was really enthralled the whole hour. More please.

  • @brownkemosabe
    @brownkemosabe Před rokem +28

    It is truly an incredible story. One that brings me happiness and hope. Conan is lucky, sure. But no one else is more well deserving of being the protagonist in such a story. Long May You Run, Conan!

  • @jasonhaney3313
    @jasonhaney3313 Před rokem +3

    “Do the crank thing again!” Best line!! 😂

  • @sumitlakhani4012
    @sumitlakhani4012 Před rokem +9

    Guys like this episode so Team Coco knows they have to keep uploading full episodes on CZcams.

  • @IM1deadMONEY
    @IM1deadMONEY Před rokem +3

    I was totally not expecting to enjoy and watch this whole one hour 7 minute thing. Thank you for posting! That was very interesting

  • @dizzlebizzle8424
    @dizzlebizzle8424 Před rokem

    i love the clips but the full episodes are desired by many of us, thank you for posting one and please consider doing it more in the future

  • @jaaan2914
    @jaaan2914 Před rokem +1

    Thanks for filming the entire thing and putting it up on CZcams! I love WATCHING the podcasts.

  • @Challam3ow
    @Challam3ow Před rokem +6

    Conan needs to write a book- if Sona can do it, Conan should do it! 💗

  • @ClapHurts
    @ClapHurts Před rokem +6

    Conan O'brien came a long way i miss him on late night his humor was funny. I hope they continue talking about it

  • @joePARKS
    @joePARKS Před 10 měsíci +1

    Conan is who drew me into Late Night Television - i watched others before Conan sparingly, it wasnt until Conan came onto the scene that caught my interest. From there i watched the show regularly - once DVRs showed up i recorded every episode to watch next day if i missed the live airing. I was SUPER excited for him when he got the Tonight Show - loved it! Then i was incredibly disappointed with all that transpired and became a part of Team Coco - followed him to TBS and now to this podcast. Thank you Conan for bringing so much laughter and joy ... not only for me but MANY others

  • @RavenD1220
    @RavenD1220 Před rokem +2

    Conan, a freaking legend 🧡 I love these stories and hearing Conan just talk. Great interviewers/guests, could listen for hours.

  • @natevm7888
    @natevm7888 Před rokem +5

    Man this was great I love this!..what insights into how it all began and the craziness of it all and how it so easily could not all of happened!!

  • @mathemagician81
    @mathemagician81 Před rokem +13

    We should really thank Michelle for convincing Conan to go for the Late Night audition

  • @SurvivalAussie
    @SurvivalAussie Před 5 měsíci +2

    I had the privilege to film and work with Conan and team, for 1 day doing one of their remotes, and few years back. Seeing Jeff and Mike talk with Conan on this episode, has been really interesting. They were just strangers on Conan's team to me, at that time.

  • @LoneIgadzra
    @LoneIgadzra Před rokem +2

    This is one of my favorite episodes of anything ever. This feels like just the tip of the iceberg, and is my absolutely favorite kind of content on this podcast.

  • @cleverusername9369
    @cleverusername9369 Před rokem +11

    I can see why whenever Jeff comes up on Conan's podcast, Conan always says something about how Jeff has a resting heart rate of 24 beats per minute. Dude does project a very laid back aura.

  • @jimreynolds1019
    @jimreynolds1019 Před 10 měsíci +4

    This was so revisting, I stayed up late to listen to it in its entirety. Such a compelling podcast. Conan deserves every accolade he has ever received and more for what he went through.

  • @raerae555
    @raerae555 Před rokem +2

    FASCINATING episode!! I could easily listen to another hour or two of this. Thank you!!

  • @evelynb.2434
    @evelynb.2434 Před rokem +1

    This is one of my favorite videos I have watched in the last year. Please continue doing videos like this one ❤

  • @truth3137
    @truth3137 Před rokem +5

    Thank you so much for releasing the full podcast! Please keep doing that.

  • @seedheechhaatee3891
    @seedheechhaatee3891 Před rokem +4

    To hear the genesis of the best late night show of modern times...for my generation a 38 year old. Conan and his team is the best of all time. Thank you for this episode🙇🏾‍♂️

  • @dar_jada
    @dar_jada Před rokem +1

    What a privilege it is be privy to how Conan got his start on Late Night and so thoroughly entertaining to listen to everyone's input. THANK YOU for airing this!

  • @deborah3250
    @deborah3250 Před rokem +4

    54:35 is one of the most motivating and inspiring things I have ever heard in my life. Conan operates in ultraviolet. I love you Conan!!!!!!

  • @bahiya94
    @bahiya94 Před rokem +15

    I loved this episode, always a great pleasure to listen to Conan telling us about his early days