Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Ed Helms
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Dec 26, 2022 
Join actor and comedian Ed Helms, known for his unforgettable roles in The Office and The Hangover, as he chats with Conan about the hilarious realities of his character Andy Bernard and his journey learning the banjo. They dive into absurd historical screw-ups explored in Ed's podcast SNAFU, share nostalgic tech memories, and engage in witty banter about money, AI, and the quirks of fame. With humor blending history and personal anecdotes, it's a delightful look at the comedy of life!
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The Real Andy Bernard
- Ed Helms's character Andy Bernard was named after a real person.
- Conan O'Brien knew this Andy from college, where he was the first person Conan saw with a computer.
Early Tech Memories
- Conan and Ed reminisce about their first computers, an Apple IIe and a Selectric typewriter.
- Conan jokes about using his typewriter to impress women.
Writing Tools Evolution
- After college, Conan and Greg Daniels used electric typewriters with the ball element at Not Necessarily the News.
- At SNL, they wrote on legal pads and submitted to a steno pool.