Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Keegan-Michael Key
Feb 10, 2020
Keegan-Michael Key, the talented actor and comedian from Key & Peele, joins Conan for a delightful chat filled with laughs. They reminisce about growing up during the '60s and '80s, share favorite niche impressions, and recount hilarious moments performing alongside President Obama. Key reflects on discovering his passion for entertainment, while Conan humorously tackles a listener voicemail about socks, sparking a lighthearted debate on sock-wearing preferences. Their camaraderie shines through, making this conversation a joy to listen to!
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Conan O'Brien's Out-of-Time Upbringing
- Conan O'Brien grew up out of his time, listening to older music and watching old movies.
- He even talked like a 1930s character, using phrases like "Hey padre, what do you hear, what do you say?"
Keegan-Michael Key's 60s Upbringing in the 80s
- Keegan-Michael Key also grew up out of sync with his time, favoring 60s and 70s music while growing up in the 80s.
- He embraced fringe, moccasins, denim jackets, and did not recognize popular 80s music.
Niche Impressions
- Key's out-of-time upbringing influenced his comedy, leading him to do niche impressions during his Mad TV audition.
- His impressions included David Carradine's Kung Fu character and Gregory Sierra from Sanford and Son.