Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Melissa McCarthy

Sep 20, 2021

Melissa McCarthy, the Emmy award-winning actress known for her standout roles in Bridesmaids and Ghostbusters, shares her journey from stand-up to stardom. She recounts her experiences at The Groundlings and discusses the joy of embracing quirky characters. The conversation dives into the art of humor, storytelling, and her love for oddities in life. McCarthy also touches on producing a documentary about Bob Ross, showcasing the unexpected joys of comedy and creativity.

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Intro

2min

Friendship and Fun in Podcasting

11min

From Stand-Up to Improv: A Comedic Journey

12min

Embracing Vulnerability and the Joy of Shared Experiences

6min

Embracing the Quirky

10min

The Art of Humor and Storytelling

18min

California Adventures and Tattoo Tales

7min

The Transformation of Tattoos and Trailer Tales

6min

Playful Competition and Sports Gear Adventures

3min

Actor, comedian, and producer Melissa McCarthy feels just delightful about being Conan O’Brien’s best friend.

Melissa sits down with Conan to chat about getting her start in stand-up and at The Groundlings, catapulting to stardom with Bridesmaids, and producing the Netflix documentary Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed. Later, Conan receives a visual update from tattoo artist Kristina.

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