Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Will Arnett
Mar 16, 2020
Will Arnett, a talented actor and comedian famous for his roles in *Arrested Development* and *BoJack Horseman*, shares a humorous take on his friendship with Conan O'Brien. The two dive into the quirks of voice-over work and reminisce about memorable moments, like Brian McCann's best bits. They also engage in a lively podcast quiz, blending competition with comedic banter. Arnett's reflections on finding community within the industry and the impact of the internet on comedy spark entertaining discussions about their careers.
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First Meeting
- Conan remembers meeting Will Arnett for the first time at the Emmys.
- They immediately started a bit, with Arnett running away and Conan chasing him.
Comedy Beginnings
- Will Arnett moved to New York to be a serious actor but started doing comedy for sitcoms.
- Kevin Pollack validated Arnett's comedic talent during his first pilot.
Gatekeeping in Comedy
- Will Arnett believes some people create barriers in comedy to protect their turf.
- They make up rules and discourage natural comedic talent from entering.