Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Quentin Tarantino
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Dec 15, 2021 
Director Quentin Tarantino, known for cinematic hits like Pulp Fiction, shares his fears about being Conan's friend. He dives into his inspirations from 1970s television and the rich backstory of Rick Dalton in his novelization of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Quentin recalls a hilarious Burt Reynolds story and delves into the creative dynamics of contrasting characters in films. He offers insights into his filmmaking process, touching on memorable encounters with cinema legends like Clint Eastwood, all sprinkled with his signature humor.
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Early Career Similarities
- Quentin Tarantino's friends at Video Archives told him Conan O'Brien was similar to him.
- They noted Conan's appreciation for Reservoir Dogs, further cementing the perceived kinship.
70s TV Reverence
- Tarantino and O'Brien share a reverence for 70s TV, evident in Tarantino's casting choices.
- He cites Bruce Dern from The Big Valley and David Carradine from Kung Fu as examples.
Lancer Inspiration
- Tarantino initially planned a Green Hornet episode for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood but changed it to Lancer.
- This change stemmed from a fan suggesting Lancer and offering access to underlying rights.
