Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

John Oliver

Oct 21, 2019

John Oliver, a talented comedian and host of Last Week Tonight, joins Conan O’Brien for a playful chat. They discuss the absurdities of award shows and share funny anecdotes about their careers. The duo dives into why John can’t watch The Great British Baking Show and hilariously contrasts British and American comedy. They also share their quirky experiences with real estate and explore the silliness of production budgets in TV. Expect plenty of laughs as they navigate the comedic landscape together!

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Intro

4min

A Humorous Escalation of Rivalry and Misconceptions

2min

Whale Bones and Comedy: A Humorous Dialogue

4min

The Absurdity of Awards and Creative Mischief

14min

Cultural Exchanges: A Deep Dive into British and American Comedy

5min

Comedy and Cultural Contrasts in TV

19min

Catching Up: Life Changes and Real Estate Humor

2min

Real Estate and Retro Tech

3min

Whimsical Movie Memories and Public Outings

4min

Comedian and host of Last Week Tonight John Oliver feels cautiously optimistic about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

John and Conan sit down to chat about being nominated for an OBE, the silliest ways they’ve spent their show budgets, why the U.S. got the best of British comedy, performing with the Cambridge Footlights, and why John can never watch The Great British Baking Show. Plus, Conan gets a lesson in printer etiquette from his staff.

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