Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Tom Hanks Returns
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Nov 4, 2024 
Tom Hanks, the beloved two-time Academy Award-winning actor, joins Conan for a lively chat. They dive into the minefields of moviemaking and the emotional intensity behind Hanks' most challenging scenes. Hanks shares his experiences with de-aging technology in his latest film, revealing how it allows actors to tell stories across generations. The conversation mixes humor with insights into film's evolution, making for an engaging dialogue that showcases Hanks' endless charm and talent.
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Podcast Evolution
- Tom Hanks jokes about the evolution of Conan O'Brien's podcast.
- It began simply, grew big, and now has cameras, a live audience, and a band.
Jerry Lewis
- Tom Hanks and Conan O'Brien discuss Jerry Lewis, a former neighbor.
- Hanks recalls Lewis's innovative use of a TV monitor on set, predating videotape.
Neighborhood History
- Conan O'Brien and Tom Hanks discuss a former Nazi camp in their neighborhood, now a scout camp.
- They recount an encounter with women asking for directions to the "Hitler camp."