Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Leanne Morgan
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Nov 24, 2025 Leanne Morgan, a comedian and actress known for her Netflix special, joins Conan O’Brien to share her journey from small-town Tennessee to comedy stardom. She discusses the challenges of breaking into the Christian comedy scene and the bittersweet nature of finding her voice later in life. Leanne touches on the importance of authenticity in her storytelling, her collaboration with Chuck Lorre, and the impact of social media on her career. The conversation blends humor with insights about family life, aging, and the joys and struggles in comedy.
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Late Breakthrough From Real Life
- Leanne Morgan describes her late breakthrough after 25 years in comedy and becoming a grandmother at 60.
- She frames her life experience and raising kids as the source of her authentic material and eventual success.
Low Point Before The Viral Turn
- In her early 50s Leanne felt stalled, doing Chamber of Commerce luncheons and uncertain how to reach a wider audience.
- Her manager suggested Dry Bar, which she recorded reluctantly but which became pivotal later.
Dry Bar Clip Sparked Viral Attention
- A Dry Bar special Leanne did went unexpectedly viral and exposed her to millions of viewers.
- That exposure eventually led to touring success after social clips connected audiences to her longer-form storytelling.
