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Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Paul Scheer

May 13, 2024
Comedian and actor Paul Scheer joins Conan O'Brien to discuss his new memoir, awkward celebrity encounters, and incorporating a celebrity impersonator into his wedding. They banter about owning a fake video store, childhood dreams, and hilarious celebrity confrontations. The episode is filled with humor and entertaining anecdotes.
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  • Awkward celebrity encounters were humorously recounted, involving Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Walken.
  • Conan O'Brien's childhood dream of owning a video store and creating a makeshift rental service was hilariously revisited.

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Summarizing Celebrity Encounters

The podcast delves into awkward celebrity encounters, where Conan O'Brien recounts amusingly awkward interactions with Robert Downey Jr. and Christopher Walken. In one instance, Conan clumsily attempts to impress Robert Downey Jr. with a fabricated connection, leading to an incredibly awkward exchange. Another memorable encounter involves Christopher Walken, where Conan recalls visiting Hollywood sets as a child, including the location of the TV show 'Simon and Simon.'

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