Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Tina Fey

Oct 14, 2019
Tina Fey, an award-winning actress and comedian known for her iconic roles in Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock, joins Conan for a delightful chat. They dive into Fey's Broadway adaptation of Mean Girls and share laughs over her husband's quirky recurring role on Conan's show. The duo reflects on their time at SNL, the challenges of comedy writing, and hilarious anecdotes about improvisation. They even ponder the whimsical question of which U.S. president they’d love to eat. It's a fun-filled conversation with plenty of laughs!
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ANECDOTE

Conan's 30 Rock Cameo

  • People often compliment Conan O'Brien on his role in 30 Rock.
  • However, his total screen time amounts to only three and a half minutes.
ANECDOTE

Conan's Acting Class

  • Conan O'Brien took an acting class but struggled with expressing genuine emotion.
  • His teacher advised him to leave, recognizing his limitations as an actor.
INSIGHT

Joke Density

  • Tina Fey and Robert Carlock's collaboration resulted in a high volume of quality jokes in 30 Rock and Kimmy Schmidt.
  • Their shared work ethic and dedication to perfection contributed to their success.
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