Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend B.J. Novak
Aug 1, 2022
B.J. Novak, the talented actor, writer, and comedian famous for his role in The Office, shares a laugh-filled conversation with Conan O'Brien. They reflect on their hometown rivalries, touching on childhood memories and the quirks of growing up near each other. B.J. opens up about Bob Saget's influence on his career and the journey of his new film, Vengeance. Liza O'Brien, Conan's wife, drops by to add her own comedic flair, discussing stories from her podcast. Get ready for anecdotes, humor about pranks, and the complexities of comedy!
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Hometown Rivalry
- Conan O'Brien and B.J. Novak grew up in rival towns, Brookline and Newton, respectively.
- Conan recalls being told to dislike Newton, while B.J. describes Newton as strangely big and producing unusual people like John Krasinski and Eli Roth.
Harvard Connection
- Both Conan and B.J. attended Harvard University, but at different times and with different focuses.
- B.J. followed Conan's footsteps by writing for the Harvard Lampoon, inspired by Conan's work.
Comedy Lessons from *The Office*
- B.J. Novak learned valuable comedy lessons from Greg Daniels while working on The Office.
- Daniels emphasized the importance of consistent characters and avoiding time-specific references for evergreen humor.