Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Will Ferrell

Nov 19, 2018
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ANECDOTE

Coyotes at the Greek

  • Will Ferrell, as Ron Burgundy, riffed about coyotes for 15 minutes during a charity show at the Greek Theatre.
  • Conan O'Brien observed Ferrell's unwavering commitment to the bit, even when the audience's laughter waned.
ANECDOTE

SNL Audition

  • During his SNL audition, Will Ferrell embraced the awkwardness of performing in an empty room.
  • This experience shaped his approach to comedy, allowing him to commit fully to bits regardless of audience reaction.
ANECDOTE

Jerry Reed Costume

  • After a Saturday Night Live sketch, Will Ferrell wore his Jerry Reed costume for the rest of the season.
  • This started as a joke but became a comedic experiment, testing people's reactions to his unwavering commitment.
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