Adam Sandler joins Conan O'Brien to discuss meeting celebrities, winning the Mark Twain Prize, warm comedians, and his new film. Conan shares a mistaken identity airport story. The conversation is light-hearted, funny, and full of friendship banter.
Family presence affects performers like Adam Sandler and Conan O’Brien, offering contrasting experiences.
Adam Sandler recalls nervous encounters with celebrities, adding humor to his industry interactions.
Conan O’Brien's mistaken identity story at the airport showcases comedy in unexpected social interactions.
Deep dives
Family Matters and Stand-Up Comedy
Adam Sandler recounts how his family's presence affected his stand-up performances, with nervousness creeping in when they watched. The topic extended to Conan's family dynamic, with contrasting viewpoints on attending his stand-up gigs.
Memorable Encounters and Reactions
The episode delves into humorous encounters and reactions in the entertainment industry. Stories of Adam Sandler feeling nervous around celebrities like Paul McCartney, John Elway, and his experience opening for Seinfeld offer light-hearted moments.
Mark Twain Prize Acceptance and Family Stories
Conan O'Brien reminisces about receiving the Mark Twain Prize, sharing anecdotes of family presence during the event. With playful interactions like Spade's mom wanting to meet Dustin Hoffman and Adam Sandler's sister taking over the stage, the episode is filled with heartwarming family and industry tales.
Celebrity Encounters at the Airport
Conan shares a hilarious story about mistaking a random person at the airport for a fan who wanted a selfie. Confusion arose when Conan approached a stranger in a white sweater, thinking it was a fan, leading to an awkward selfie moment. The mix-up resulted in comedic interactions and the realization of mistaking identities, generating a funny airport encounter.
The Comedy of Taking Selfies
Conan delves into the humor of taking selfies with strangers, highlighting the absurdity of approaching unassuming individuals for photos. The story unfolds with Conan's attempt to engage someone who resembled a fan for a selfie opportunity, showcasing the comedic aspect of unexpected interactions and mistaken identities. The narrative captures the comical essence of spontaneous moments and the unpredictability of social encounters.
Actor and comedian Adam Sandler feels sad about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Adam sits down with Conan once more to discuss the celebrities he’s still nervous to meet, being awarded the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the warmest comedians to spend time with, and his new film Spaceman. Later, Conan recounts a true story of mistaken identity at the airport.
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