Al Franken Remembers His First Day As A U.S. Senator | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@rob-v1y]

"I liked Ted Cruz better than anyone else in the Senate did.....and I HATED Ted Cruz." - Al Frankin

[@Arbee1000]

Classic line from Al Franken. Along with “Ted Cruz would be the guy who microwaves fish in the office kitchen.”

[@kierasher1]

@@Arbee1000 True, but he'd also make sure everyone knew he did it by eating his fish right by it. "What's important is that everyone is talking about Ted Cruz" - Ted Cruz.

[@tysontaggart7246]

"If you killed Ted Cruz on the floor of the senate & the trail was in the senate, no one would convict you." - Lindsey Graham

[@lekoman]

I have a hard time believing you make it to 110 years old without developing a sense of humor about death.

[@AnthonyJMurph]

I am pretty sure the family would have liked it. Its a joke from a professional comedian and senator.

[@MrJayehawk]

Agreed - either that or you've just spent the last couple decades constantly dreading what tomorrow could potentially bring in a very real way.

[@Por-poI]

I think with his educational background and experience, Conan would a good senator. Not saying great, but probably better than a lot of current senators today

[@ernestwinata7908]

He would make an awesome Secretary of State

[@umair111]

I think he would care more about the job than many senators

[@patreekotime4578]

Dont curse that on anyone.

[@emu_warrior]

He would be a great WH press secretary lmao

[@cleverusername9369]

Lol "the Chair recognizes the Honorable Representative from Brookline, Massachusetts... wait. Really? Conan O'Brien? THAT Conan O'Brien??"

[@qp4367]

Full throated belly laughs at his material. This man's a legend

[@nikhilnair9617]

Opened KZbin. New Conan clip. I’m happy.

[@PathosConsultingGroup]

same

[@petelosuaniu]

“You have a bright future” 😂😂😂 If I was that lady’s family I’d burst out laughing too.

[@MrMalchore]

I love Al Franken. He was my senator that I prodly voted for.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

Franken killed Sanders and Democracy with his 2016 "super delegate" vote. kzbin.info/www/bejne/d2Taf3yMnNuMmaM

[@AnakinIHateSandSkywalker]

Dude I was on a Al Franken binge some days back and was hoping he’d interact with my favorite comic. Thank God this happened

[@VideoNozoki]

That's GREAT! WHO is your favorite comic? so I can go and watch that video too.♪

[@AnakinIHateSandSkywalker]

@@VideoNozoki I meant Conan

[@VideoNozoki]

(Of course you did. That was the joke.)

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

this happened years ago

[@MahkyVmedia1]

A 110 year old would've found that hilarious

[@YosemiteOnMyMind]

"Her son who was ninety."🤣😂At least he didn't say her "kid" who was ninety.

[@random22026]

If ANY line of work absolutely makes a sense of humour MANDATORY, it is politics. Franken should have just BEEN HIMSELF--serious about the issues, with a dose of reality check thrown in. To be funny is to be real; and the unintentional pathos in D.C. is--let's face it, folks--comedy GOLD.

[@normsaunders4980]

absolutely

[@danielyang8573]

I'm still holding out hope that Al Franken will return to the Senate.

[@Splandrocity]

He actually has humility, which is lacking so badly in those positions.

[@JayBee-cr8jm]

@@Splandrocity He raped 8 women.

[@Padfoot1985]

Remember, he won his entire state by 300 votes. That's an apartment complex. And not a very big one. He knew he got lucky, and had 6 years to prove he could do the job and represent the people. He took it seriously. At the same time, he knew that his time was going to be limited. As it should be. Term limits for ALL I say. A Governor can only do 3 terms. Why should Chuck Grassley still represent Iowa after over 40 years???

[@Whoyouwishyouwere]

Lol he's a shi boss and harassed a womàn.

[@korinnab.2318]

1:21 that's the town I live in 😄 I wasn't expecting to hear him say that

[@janekihm5119]

Ruth Anderson is the essence of Minnesota.

[@phyllisclark4450]

Enjoyed this interview

[@mabvlogs]

Al is hilarious. I remember. Watching him on the Howard Stern show? Did it all some job love to see him as a President? Hes very smart very intelligent person.

[@Jestin612]

Yeah cuz he did such a great job in mn smh

[@fromulus]

@@Jestin612 You can't name one thing that would make you say that, because like all Conservatives you talk out of your ass.

[@emu_warrior]

unfortunately you can see he's losing his spark a bit, as seen on the daily show. he's stumbling over his words, getting too old now. Conan would make a better president (seriously).

[@Lahng_Blackduke]

The case Perry Mason lost was a plot device in "The Case of the Witless Witness". It happened years before the timeline of the show began, so you never actually see him lose.

[@darindunn]

He’s told this story 110 times.

[@77cns]

These two are hilarious omg

[@GGoAwayy]

2:06 Thinking about her poor innocent 90 year old son reading it... that does give one pause alright

[@hermanirascible3310]

That was funny, more importantly, witty!

[@smannlymann]

Conan also remembers Al Franken's first day as a U.S. Senator

[@mtrps_]

HA!

[@BitsofJoshua]

Sona continuing to lose it at 2:20 is awesome

[@shards0fwords]

I love al ❤

[@aircayetano10]

that laugh of Sona @1:54 😂😂😂😂

[@robertlange6519]

Ill never forgive him for not wearing a bow tie like in his (Senator) Paul Simon impression from the 80s.

[@justjokes-shorts9239]

Al is a hoot. I can recall. Heard him on the Howard Stern program? Was it all out of some job-love to see him in that position? He is a highly wise and educated man.

[@00bikeboy]

I'm seeing a lot more of Al these day (a good thing!) but does it mean he's going to be taking a shot in '24?

[@jameshudson169]

I try to see Al dispassionately myself. Mainly during his conservative-phobic moments. I remember the SNL days. And the Al Franken decade! And feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

[@sandraspidle5972]

This was great!

[@1981bevo]

if i voted for a comedian that got elected into office, i would love a personalized joke from him versus some boring boilerplate.

[@scottchase8014]

MUST BEEN PART OF ONE OF HARRISON FORD'S HIT TEAM'S

[@Wermhole]

Franken was a good senator imo.

[@kcbroncohater]

He was a loser and treated women like crap.

[@Jestin612]

And he did absolutely 💯 nothing. Where are you from? Can't be mn. But if it is, you must be pretty brain washed.

[@stackhat8624]

@@kcbroncohater then he would have something in common with GOP Senators

[@kcbroncohater]

@@stackhat8624 Your one party government is coming soon so you should be very happy.

[@tbtx7]

@@stackhat8624 except there was evidence on Franken. But you guys covered for Epstein for years too, nobody is surprised a leftist is ok with abuse when another leftist does it.

[@johns5127]

Hey where the hell is the subway in Minnesota?

[@richardbobby4992]

I’m a Republican, but Al Franken got screwed. He should’ve told the outrage mob to go to hell instead of resigning.

[@fromulus]

The biggest part of that outrage mob was Republicans. The woman that made the allegations years after the fact, was a Republican. If it had solely been up to Democrats and Republicans weren't pouncing on it with every fiber of their being, he'd still be there.

[@JK-br1mu]

No he didn't, there were multiple women who came forward, including a Democratic staffer who said he groped her.

[@Sbannmarie298]

You are missed Al Franken. Greatly missed. Shame on us Americans. 😮

[@scottchase8014]

RUTH ANDERSON JUST TURNED 5 YEARS OLD 🗝️⚡

[@priapushk996]

3:06 8 out of 12 is 2/3. 9 out of 12 is 3/4. Didn't you guys go to Harvard? -- Dickie Smalls, Yale '00.

[@brianmouland209]

Tough luck,typical Woke perv

[@treborretsnom6186]

MORE now dammit ❤

[@kumartrendzz1840]

Wheres the show ..

[@jamesshelley7432]

thought this was Johnny Knoxville

[@TheJohnny928]

Hey Al... Did "BadMouth" release an album? 🎶Fresh fruit🎶 🎶Don't lie to me🎶

[@PeterSedesse]

This coming after Boebert spent five minutes talking about public urination in DC and being wrong about every fact.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

nice

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Did he bring notes with him?is he ticking off topics as he goes?

[@grumpyoldman8293]

According to Googlepedia, Perry Mason lost 4 cases

[@BlergleslinkVettermoo]

It's unsurprising that Franken was pushed out of the Senate by his own party. Still, a funny guy.

[@1526andrews]

It was in the aftermath of MeToo. Opportunism from Kirsten Gillebrand

[@bonghunezhou5051]

@@1526andrews ...from both Gillibrand *and Schumer* ~

[@markk2403]

as a cry for help.

[@brentbarnhart7050]

Howling @ 90yo son

[@YukonJon]

It pains me to say that Lindsey Graham joke was pretty funny

[@LexicographicalPedant]

Lmao

[@scottchase8014]

I would testify I WOULD STAND UP AND TESTIFY.. SPENT ALL THESE YEARS HAVE MEMORIES OF GEORGE AND LUCAS CRUMPLING TO THE FLOOR RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME AND BE ABLE TO SEE RIGHT THROUGH THE GLASS OF WHO SHOT LUCAS AND GEORGE IN THE BACK MR. HARRISON KILLED THEM

[@rlevitta]

I don’t want to nit pick (I actually do) but 3 out of 4 on a 12 cylinder engine would be 9, not 8.

[@muzak913]

conan for senate

[@cleverusername9369]

Ahhhh dammit did Conan shave the beard or was this recorded a while ago? I hope he didn't lose the beard

[@insquares]

I think Conan's beard was offered it's own podcast on Spotify.

[@christopherweise438]

It'll grow back. That's how it works.

[@charlesnwarren]

Why the headphones? It makes the whole thing look like they're hi-techies, given over to some intricate and important military-like discussion. Nothing could be further from the truth.

[@Lance0714]

Al Franken should run as a Republican.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

😒🤔 At least Franken makes more money and/or leads a less stressful life than Senator "Tina" S (while he should not have been pushed out - IMHO - it arguably worked out well for both he and Senator Smith)

[@jont2576]

Its funny how this guy had to restraint himself and be "serious" about it,meanwhile the rest of the senate and the US parliament or whatever it is was busy performing involuntary stand up and accidental comedic gold everyday, with the likes of bush,palin "i can see russia from my backyard" and friends and "im going to build a wall and Mexico's going to pay for it" trump.

[@Forheavenssake1ify]

Politicians cannot be funny, but politics today is hilarious. Weird.

[@Earthneedsado-over177]

I'm still pissed that the gutless Democrats forced him out. But we have blackout drunk rapist Brett Kavanaugh on the Supreme Court for life, not to mention the totally corrupt Clarence Thomas. Don't get me started on the insurrectionist nut jobs in the House.

[@hd7704]

Al belongs in the senate. The jealous backstabbers and self-righteous narcissists shouldn't have pushed him out

[@MrZtb5004]

He had multiple women accuse him of sexual misconduct, what are you talking about lol.

[@spaceo8568]

He should come back to the senate.

[@Jestin612]

No!!!!!

[@tbtx7]

How desperate are you for candidates? Seriously, he is a tool.

[@bonghunezhou5051]

The MN Senate, or CA Senate?

[@noyalr]

I never thought he was this funny...i even went back and listened to the first podcast with him

[@krumplethemal8831]

A comedian should never join clowns, they hate when a comedian is funny..

[@scottchase8014]

And yes they're at the lake IT'S MY POTTY I CAN CRY IF I WANT TO.. NO I WON'T CHEW GUM I LIKE MY TEETH ROTTING NO I WON'T SHOWER BECAUSE I LIKE MY OWN SMELL

[@josemorrasge8100]

I remember the time when you resigned in disgrace, Mr Frankin. Lmao

[@uyd]

Ruth Anderson won't find anything....she's 110.

[@markphc99]

Shame he resigned

[@scottchase8014]

YOU KNOW I TRY TO BE NICE GUY ENJOYS BEING OUTSIDE OUT IN NATURE AND A MAN OF GOD..... BUT I CAN FULLY UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE LOVE TO GO DOWN INTO THE UNDERWORLD THAT'S NOT A PLACE I'D WANT TO BE

[@Xenon777channel]

Although not quite as formidable as Senator Lindsey Graham and Senator Frank Church, so we don't GAF. In total I watched 1 second of this diatribe.

[@davidanalyst671]

yeah, we're better off without this guy in the senate.

[@calvin8677]

Watch the sleeping women around Al..he'll cop a feel

[@scottchase8014]

WOULDN'T IT BE NICE IF DISABLED PEOPLE COULD ACTUALLY GET INTO HOUSING NOT THESE DAYS THEY MAKE IT IMPOSSIBLE HUD HOUSING THEY'RE RIDICULOUSLY IMPOSSIBLE SAME WITH MOST STATE AGENCIES THEY ARE ALMOST TOTALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO WORK WITH ALSO I GET TIRED EVEN TRYING TO GET INTO HOUSING I SPEND WHAT LITTLE MONEY I HAVE TRYING TO GET INTO HUD HOUSING AND THEN I ALWAYS END UP DENIED ONE REASON OR ANOTHER AND I CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT WHY CAN'T I GET MY FAIR EQUAL HOUSING IM DISABLED

[@kylesuperbaby9616]

FRANKEN 2024

[@blanktfolkeparti9903]

It's weird that Al Frankes apparently is on a promomtion tour for Lindsey Graham. Franken praises him here, and a few days ago, he had him on the Daily Show as a guest, talking about their "friendship". Fair enough, Al likes him (for some perverted reason, which inevitably makes me like Al less) , but why promote him so much, if Al disagrees with his politics? Which I assume Al Franken does...

[@Vendrix86]

you don't have any friends you like as a person but completely disagree with on beliefs/way of thinking?

[@xenidus]

Praising is a stretch. Al Franken is pointing out factual evidence that Lindsey Graham is smart and cynically funny. Lindsey is also a manipulative slime ball of a politician, but that doesn't make good and bad features of a person mutually exclusive.

[@blanktfolkeparti9903]

@@xenidus Agreed. But I like stretching. Nonetheless, Al chooses to talk postively about and soft ball interview Graham. He could have talked about any other person, but for some reason "praises" Graham - twice in days? I just find that very weird to put it politely...

[@blanktfolkeparti9903]

@@Vendrix86 Sure. To some extend. But if you ask me if I could ever be friends with Graham, the answer would be NO. No matter how friendly and funny he was around me. His public persona is irredeemably despicable. I hope you have some standards too...

[@Vendrix86]

@@blanktfolkeparti9903 well we don't even agree on Graham being "praised" by Al. I see him as just making factual statements about the guy. I'd assume Graham was picked by Al as an example especially because you wouldn't expect it from a guy like that - that doesn't mean being praised. Yeah, I have standards - I don't clutch my pearls at every little thing though...

[@brianmouland209]

Hey Groper

[@AGDinCA]

I'd love to see Al Franken back in the Senate.

[@scottchase8014]

WELL I'M GLAD AL FRANKEN REMEMBERS.... I HAVEN'T EVEN GOTTEN TO THE COREY HAIM CASE YET... BUT I DO HAVE THAT ALUMINUM COLORED LAND ROVER OF COREY HAIMS I THINK I'LL GET IN AND DRIVE IT TO THE STORE AND DRIED MY FRIEND'S TRUCK ⚡😇🗝️⚡👍❤️

[@scottchase8014]

HOW ABOUT WE GET GRAM INVOLVED AT LEAST HIS BROTHER SIGN ME UP... I JUST LIKE THE REPUBLIC UNDER GOD 🙏⚡

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

Never cared for Franken, he's a bit full of himself and annoying, but he's also harmless, which is nice.

[@PAMELAPORTER-ci7mr]

He's a comedian, an educated comedian

[@andrewhobbins1915]

Better be funny and get something done than being miserable do nothing but take corporate bribes.

[@josemorrasge8100]

No wonder Gutfeld is number one in late nite 11pm time slot.

[@thomasbest8599]

The real comedians don’t come on till 11:30 everyone else is watching local news at 11:00 except Muslim terrorist supporting Republicans

[@johnhull2582]

I get Al Franken is not a representative now and under no obligation to care about the People anymore. And I acknowledge his sacrifice by stepping down and placing Nation over Party. It's just all his reasons are very self-centered. I get the feeling the whole discussion is more a "Poor me and my personal struggles." Where I would appreciate more "The playing field is not balanced, and they are coming for us." George Santos remains in office. Where is the outrage, not only for your cushy job, but the nation?

[@richardbobby4992]

Franken was run out of office by his own party. He should’ve stayed and told the outrage mob to go to hell.

[@TheChupacabra]

He should’ve listened to his morals and values and acted as an example for others. Like a statesman

[@fromulus]

This comment is confusing. His sacrifice was self-centered? That's not how sacrifices work generally.

[@emu_warrior]

Omg good I'm not alone. I posted this previously without ever seeing anyone say the same thing, so I completely agree: One thing I noticed about Al Franken is he needs a thicker skin. He always gets so defensive like how he's saying everyone hates him because he thinks Graham is the funniest senator. Well no, i absolutely detest and hate Graham but I completely understand and can see how he's the funniest senator and I don't hate Al Franken for it. What I don't like about Franken is how defensive and turns everything into a cry about how everyone hates him when it's not even true. like his self pity party gets so boring. Otherwise, he's a funny guy but needs to chill the F out about what people think of him. He shouldn't have even cares when in the Senate and just be himself but unfortunately he took the Democrats PC sensitivity and made all the bad choices over a fake incident that was OBVIOUSLY dished out by a Republican trying to destroy him- he should have fought it instead of being a self pitying baby who ran away/conceded to the lies against him.

[@johnhull2582]

@@fromulus A man who calls Lindsey Graham 'friend' is suspect of motive.

[@SwiftJustice]

Al Franken SCARES reichwingers

[@TheChupacabra]

Don’t take the troll bot discourse of the Fox News right and bring it over here. Talk like an adult

[@brianmouland209]

That ain’t going to happen

[@emu_warrior]

One thing I noticed about Al Franken is he needs a thicker skin. He always gets so defensive like how he's saying everyone hates him because he thinks Graham is the funniest senator. Well no, i absolutely detest and hate Graham but I completely understand and can see how he's the funniest senator and I don't hate Al Franken for it. What I don't like about Franken is how defensive and turns everything into a cry about how everyone hates him when it's not even true. like his self pity party gets so boring. Otherwise, he's a funny guy but needs to chill the F out about what people think of him. He shouldn't have even cares when in the Senate and just be himself but unfortunately he took the Democrats PC sensitivity and made all the bad choices over a fake incident that was OBVIOUSLY dished out by a Republican trying to destroy him- he should have fought it instead of being a self pitying baby who ran away/conceded to the lies against him.

[@JoeSmith-hv7oe]

Republicans ARE the PC police, btw

[@RTSOB1]

Okay, take a deep breath. He said everyone hates him only in passing, probably referring to what was probably an avalanche of trolls on twitter. I detected nothing of a crybaby attitude or even a hint that he actually gives a crap about those opinions.

[@emu_warrior]

@@RTSOB1 You haven't watched many of his interviews. this is his entire persona now days.

[@tomoxfford]

He was obviously being facetious

[@jonathanlevin978]

Always liked AL Franken until he had Lindsey Graham on Daily Show. Kissed his butt. Big mistake

[@sojournersunrise2290]

=- o

[@redjetsen1002]

He thought Congress was a joke...or was he the joke

[@CuriousDiscourse]

Didn't Al Franken resign from the U.S. Senate on allegations of forcible kissing and groping?

[@stackhat8624]

nope. he took an inappropriate photo next to a sleeping woman. Considering the stuff Republicans get up to it was very mild. Compared to Trump Franken is a saint

[@kcbroncohater]

YES HE DID.

[@tbtx7]

Yes he did. He is a total leftist pig, actually hates women.

[@k_hack9441]

There was a old pic of him jokingly doing that and people freaked out. He should have stayed.

[@justsaying14]

​@@kcbroncohater Thanks for your projection 🙂🙃🙂

[@63002]

Booooooooooooo

[@scottchase8014]

HOW ABOUT THE BAR S THE CIMARRON RANCH I BET THAT WAS A HOSTILE TAKEOVER TO THE HOSTILE TAKEOVER PARAMOUNT STUDIOS I'M NOT A MORON

[@jeremyhopkins577]

The way this guy has managed to astroturf his very legitimate sexual assault allegations is very impressive. I guess there are some cool things available even to former senators. It's crazy how the narrative is like, "he groped women without their permission, but it was supposed to be funny, and it WAS funny because they're bad people trust us"

[@fromulus]

Wasn't it just one woman, a conservative that told her story when it was most politically expedient? Also, didn't he resign from the Senate because of it even if he had no malicious intent? Did you have this energy for Denis Hastert?

[@jeremyhopkins577]

@@fromulus Seven. Heavily suppressed. Don't you think the fact that you've been conditioned to think about the political affiliation of the accuser first is pretty suspect?

[@emu_warrior]

I completely disagree I'm on the other side. He manages to NOT defend himself against obvious lies propagated by a hardcore republican who made up false accusations to destroy him. I'm actually angry at him for being such a coward to not defend himself when it happened. It's since come up that the whole thing was manufactured based on a sliver of a truth which was a bit she agreed to. Absolutely disgusting Republicans but he also failed to fight that fascist tactic and just gave up, which is why I also don't like him.

[@jeremyhopkins577]

@@emu_warrior What I'm really saying here is less about the truth of these allegations and more about the fact that, relative to other men singled out by the 'Me Too' movement, he has basically been able to cast doubt on and character assassinate his accusers and retain his prior platform. A lot of people tried that and for whatever reason it didn't work. It's really just the inequality that pisses me off.

[@MelancholicRobot42]

@@jeremyhopkins577 have you looked into these accusations?

[@WilliamGonzalez-op4pt]

I hate to agree with him, but Lindsay Graham is right about Puerto Rico.

[@jacksona3923]

Eight women credibly accused this man of sexual harassment. Don't care how sorry he is, you should not have done this. Very disappointing.

[@christopherweise438]

Glad you've never done anything questionable. Must be nice to have lead a perfect life. 🙄

[@CloroxBleachCompany]

I’m ok with Al Franken no longer being a U.S. Senator. I’ve met him personally, and while we share many political beliefs, his offline personality absolutely disgusted me. There are only 100 Senators in the United States, a country of over 300 million people-so yes, the bar has to be set much higher. No more failed game show hosts as President, no more former SNL cast members as Senator. Save the whataboutism, we can and must do better. Stop reducing our government to a high school class election where the class clowns get elevated.

[@blanktfolkeparti9903]

How can he not be a disgusting immoral person, when he is friends with Lindsey Graham (also proven by the incidents behind his resignation). Funny guy, though.

[@marcusdamberger]

I'm sure you'll agree also if we get no more B grade actors as Presidents too.

[@kennytesta9312]

Funniest thing about Franken was his resignation after sexual misconduct. That was hilarious

[@fdrstan]

Sorry but being any type of friends with Lindsey Graham constitutes a severe lack of good judgment. I couldn’t care less if he has a sense of humor.

[@terri6854]

He only became really weird and hypocritical when Trump appeared on the scene. While John McCain was alive he seemed more normal.

[@kcbroncohater]

I remember when he got fired. He is a major d-bag.

[@BhuliBhuli]

He resigned. He's not a d-bag, he' clearly a caring and intelligent person. If you're whining bc of that one photo, get real.

[@Jestin612]

@@BhuliBhuli and what did he do as a senator 🤔 again? Remind me.

[@kcbroncohater]

@@BhuliBhuli You must have forgotten what he did that got him kicked out of office then.

[@kcbroncohater]

Maybe you also treat women like that so you don't have a problem with it.

[@tbtx7]

He's a D-bag, confirmed.

[@Jrofosho]

Would be nice if Conan didn't offer a man who simulated rape on a sleeping woman the time of day. But here we are.

[@JK-br1mu]

"I Believe Al Franken's Accusers Because He Groped Me Too", Tina Dupuy, former Democratic staffer, The Atlantic, 12/6/2017

[@nikosvault]

he squeezed her waist, twice!!!

[@JK-br1mu]

@@nikosvault squeeze, squeeze, women you don't know. Totally normal and okay.