Albert Brooks & Rob Reiner On Their Famous Dads | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@C.Chandler_May]

"until he came".. Awesome!

[@Cornan1980]

Oh the look on Conan's face for that last joke was worth the price of admission. That was hilarious.

[@jason1666]

That is the second clip of this interview that made me crack up laughing. Albert Brooks is hilarious!

[@charlie-obrien]

Not only was Albert Brooks one of the funniest guys in Hollywood and on the stand up circuit, he was wise enough to be selective (after a while) and not over expose himself. His film shorts on SNL in the early years were a reason in itself to watch the show. Knowing Albert Brooks and being able to riff his comedy was a sign of being in the "comedy cool" when I was young. Still is today.

[@matthewhood7844]

It's funny that Conan mentions Sheldon Leonard as a producer of Rob's father's show because Leonard was also a regular on Albert's dad's radio show, Meet Me at Parky's.

[@khackett7]

Conan has really become just the master interviewer. This is epic.

[@ald.3387]

Conan is such a fan of comedy history, especially. His reverence for it shows.

[@PlasticAstronaut]

Albert taking us out on the high note. Epic.

[@DeltaEcho303]

In under the wire, that is by far the best punchline of 2023.

[@fattypneumonia]

just a gut punch of a delivery on that punchline. never heard conan laugh so hard.

[@patrickbeck3285]

Albert's dad was Harry Einstein. I heard the routine from that dinner on KZbin. I hadn't heard of him before that, but he was just hilarious. His timing was great. Very sad story.

[@akivafox3588]

The reason you know Harry was a real comedian is because he named his son Albert Einstein. Talk about commitment to the bit!

[@stephenkolman5727]

Albert's brother was Bob Einstein also known as Super Dave Osborne.

[@Lurdiak]

@@stephenkolman5727 I loved Super Dave when I was a tiny child.

[@rederik99]

Bob tells the story really well on Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, plus there's a bonus bit about it at the end of the show with interviews of people that were there. It's on Netflix.

[@meximick]

One of the funniest clips of CONAF ever. Excellent interview

[@flyingo]

Hilarious. Albert Brooks was always my favorite.. his answer - his last line is exactly why.

[@mestrinimaster3602]

Wow That last joke was hilarious 😂 Not even Al Brooks could keep the serious guy bit. It really caught everyone by surprise. Edit: autocorrect annoyance

[@pseudonayme7717]

rofl. I thought he missed out the words "back home" but I guess not 😄😄

[@iGaveLiaHIV]

oh this is the douche bag south park always makes fun of

[@ZakClaxton]

"'Till he came" is the best response ever. Albert Brooks is and always has been a genius. It's not surprising his birth name is Einstein.

[@brianwagner7990]

It’s cool listening to Nemo’s dad

[@RJHart1214]

That punchline! Genius.

[@SJReid82]

Surprised that Conan didn't mention anything on the podcast about Al's work with the simpsons over the years, playing some of the most memorable one-off characters in the show, like Hank Scorpio.

[@siggeek503]

God damn it you’re Right!! And it Would have Been a nice moment to talk about John Swartzwelder since he wrote that episode.

[@EdwardD-q5p]

This is the best punchline ever

[@davec3717]

Norm MacDonald would have appreciated that last joke.

[@Tommyr]

One of my prized possessions is Carl's book "Now you're ninety four" autographed to me. He must have been a great guy. A true legend.

[@supaklaw]

Albert is another comedian that is a great actor, he was phenomenal in Drive.

[@alfonta]

nice to see Rob and Albert "the muse" Brooks

[@stelladonaconfredobutler9459]

This was soooo good. Is there a longer version? they are literally my fav comedians from my lifetime. They are both, magnificent!

[@GeorgeInglis]

You can find the full audio version on various podcatchers

[@kadesh111]

That's the hardest I've ever heard or seen Conan laugh...

[@taylorlconner]

That last joke might be the funniest moment of the podcast ever! It’s certainly the hardest I’ve seen Conan laugh!

[@covidcityrockers2146]

Maybe the best ending to a Conan podcast yet

[@groth3395]

these two are their generation's version of Carl and Mel. Two talented folks who have brought us all laughs and entertainment - a gift.

[@stevep8485]

His dad is Harry Einstein, not Mel Brooks. Easy mistake though.

[@groth3395]

I was attempting to convey Rob Reiner and Albert Brooks' friendship is much like that which Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks had. I realize no relation between the Brooks'. @@stevep8485

[@cameronjournal]

Why does it always seem like the best times occurred before I was born? These interviews are so fascinating but it seems like all the opportunity, cool moments, and amazing synergies happened a long time before I came along. Can you imagine being 19 and directing a play? I didn't direct anything until I was 23. IT's always fun to listen to the old guys talk about the old days but damn, where is that now? I guess it doesn't really matter for me. I'm already mid-30s and I'm talking like a young dreamer (because I was that, once-upon-a-time). But these interviews sometimes hurt because it seems like all the good times happened long ago in a different era. I get the same thing when I heard people like Kathy Griffin talk about the Groundlings. There seems like there used to be real opportunity for real people in this business and now there just isn't and I think that's really sad. It is not just my own consideration but for others as well. How many great talents are in meaningless jobs because we decided, as a society, to pull up the ladder? I hope that as the older generation retires and begins wrapping up their story that there will be new opportunities and a true renaissance of art, culture, literature, and media in this country. I hope people get paid again. I hope we can live life again. That is my sincere hope anyway.

[@NetCerpher]

To address your original question you’ve been alive xx years and history went on before that for 5000 years so odds are that events may have preceded your birth.

[@panckreous]

Plus, everyone who died in their teens of polio and rickets and the common cold etc arent here to reminisce about it. I do understand and agree with your specific point though. Ironically, one of the main reasons people getting paid a livable wage is an issue again is due to a 70+ year effort to bring things back to the past and undo all the regulations and protections etc that were put in place to create a middle class, make it too hard for the super wealthy to own as much as they did and now do again, etc etc. But hey, at least we have the conaf clips and podcast to distract us from all that now and then Also, directing something at 23 is pretty impressive if you ask me. Which you didnt, yet here we are :D

[@fabs4692]

This is now one of my favorite interviews! ❤

[@SaltwaterSean]

haha great interview

[@soundthatyoucansee123]

Such a great episode!

[@CS-pi5oc]

So many young actors could learn from these guys. They had to find their way in the shadow of a parent…however, that same parent must have given a good foundation for them. Their future was then on them.

[@Jimfly30]

Heard a similar story from bob Einstein then figured out they were bothers! Crazy talent !!

[@thedude4672]

Super Dave Osborne

[@johnnyregs2378]

You know it's a banger of a punchline when even Albert Brooks himself is slightly uncomfortable when he delivers it 😅

[@neuvisean1739]

Hank Scorpio is the greatest one-off character ever on the Simpsons.

[@locustjohn3865]

I never realized that the comedian that portrayed Super Dave Osborne is Albert Brooks' brother.

[@TheDigitalDecade]

Oh my god, perfect comedic timing, hahaha

[@scottca9780]

If you watch the excellent documentary you can hear Albert Brooks retelling Conan's story about how Albert learned about his father's death.

[@ald.3387]

OMG.Holy f*** I nearly choked on my coffee. Didn't see that one..."arriving". LMAO.

[@Sl0thL0veChunk]

That might be the loudest most explosive conan laugh I have ever heard haha

[@melann4522]

My First Mister is one of my favorite movies.

[@degenwow]

this radio is becoming a national treasure.

[@kolesteele4242]

Albert Brooks in This Is 40 is so funny lol

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Very good interview 👏 👍 👌

[@lockingdiff]

I was today years old when I realized that Albert Brooks is Bob Einstein's (Curb Your Enthusiasm, etc) brother. RIP Bob.

[@charlesliew660]

“… while they were working on your dad” lol Conan’s just that quick-witted.

[@electrojones]

I'd like to see some more older comics and actors in the interview mix.

[@bfgivmfith]

I hit "Like" before even watching this! :) It is like that Son! :)

[@ashtonturner2862]

Legends!

[@skonenblades]

Albert Brooks is starting to sound like Jeff Bridges a little.

[@nicolasuribe135]

geniuses🙌🙌🙌

[@JPammo]

I Love Rob Reiner ❤

[@halcyonspiral]

That's one way to finish.

[@regina_filange2.0]

That is the hardest I've ever seen Conan laugh, I love it ❤

[@h0lly_blue]

7:49 for big Conan laughs

[@jjh5374]

Omg I did a spit take on Albert’s last joke! Haven’t laughed that hard in a while. You know it was good when you hear Conan’s visceral laughter. Amazing.

[@emotionalideas]

Sona has the greatest job on planet earth.

[@largepimping]

I miss Bob Einstein.

[@intomnia3313]

I’d heard that Albert’s father performed under the name Parkyerkarkus ( not sure of the spelling).

[@matts6827]

Uncle Marvel 😂😂😂 he’s so reluctant

[@citisoccer]

Never knew Albert was Super Dave's brother.

[@Zachary.Tyler.Murray]

Can you please upload the entire Adam Driver interview from a week ago? Thanks.

[@jonathanf.9395]

I invite anyone from the younger generation reading this to watch Meathead on All in the Family. You won't believe how similar the political arguments are so similar to those of today.

[@bigstevie1690]

7:43 Comic Timing

[@rangers11ization]

Paid 5 bucks to a stranger to sit in his living room and watch your friends tell jokes.Thank god John Wayne Gacy didn't think of that

[@tomindenver1331]

Stay 'til the end. It's worth it :)

[@sumandas9039]

❤❤❤

[@saraeastman40]

How does a comedian born with the name of Albert Einstein not keep that name and milk it for everything it’s worth? The Hilarious possibilities wasted

[@djhrecordhound4391]

Yes and no...Albert changed it to avoid childhood bullying

[@NetCerpher]

Pass me the dunce hat. I heard the last punch line but I don’t hear the connecting words which must be very important. Help out an old maroon! (maroon is right it’s a Bugs Bunny reference)

[@spac18]

Rob Reiner is a cook

[@jrgaskin01]

Gilbert, dad's dead. dad's dead Gilbert.

[@pamr4040]

❤

[@e.x.watson9997]

I assumed his dad was Mel Brooks xD

[@SJReid82]

For many years I thought that too, and it was how Al and Rob knew each other (obviously Mel Brooks and Carl Reiner's relationship being well documented). It was only after learning that Albert was actually an Einstein and related to Bob 'Super Dave' Einstein and that Brooks was a 'stage name' that I realized it was all just a coincidence.

[@prettyshinyspaghetti8332]

I thought it was Foster Brooks!

[@gidds617]

Can't take Rob reiner seriously after seeing him on south park lol

[@naosmo]

the worse thing about about not having the balls to step out and be me and hope to be a you with you is now stepping on my own balls and being stuck me with my own stepped on balls! ya can't be a has bin if you was a neva waz! life as a genteel gentile, wtf! I love all youse guys!

[@shephusted2714]

from the atlantic Their fights were frequent, titanic, and brazen-and often conducted in plain view of IBM employees: “God damn you, old man! Can’t you ever leave me alone?” They agreed on IBM’s guaranteed lifetime employment, the importance of customer service, the need for a CEO to have an open-door policy, and the danger of complacency. Like his father, Tom Watson Jr. was a political liberal; he refused to permit racial segregation in IBM’s southern plants and opposed Senator Joseph McCarthy’s witch hunts. But they disagreed about nearly everything else, not least the direction of IBM’s core business.

[@bigduginc]

Did you wander into the wrong thread?

[@shephusted2714]

@@bigduginc nepotism is to be encouraged #team coco 24 #asspenned

[@---wd3hp]

Somewhere along the line, Conan decided he needed a Robin Quivers sidekick. Sona is so shallow, so clearly not up to the task, it makes me appreciate Quivers more. All too often you hear this third wheel cackle and unskillfully interjecting herself into the conversation. It's as if Conan took one of Stern's rat pack and had them be a ubiquitous presence when there was not a fit to ask questions. So awkward- like Ivanka's vapid interjections in that famous british clip. So annoying, that it made the podcast, already flawed by celebrity kiss assyness, unlistenable. Conan,was one of the first in this podcast game. Like the uncle miltie of the genre. But there are choices now. I really wanted to hear Albert Brooks,but not Sona's cackle. In lieu of an AI edit version, I am sure Brooks and Reiner will take this to a cackless podcast. Hopefully.

[@jackflash8567]

No disrespect to Carl Reiner but the "mark his territory" joke wasn't funny. THAT'S why it got nothing from the audience.

[@KingAmroth]

Conan looks ridiculous after a haircut. Give me long hair Conan ffs

[@frankbivona5924]

Rob used to kiss his daddy with his tongue. Theres plenty of pictures of it. Hes a sick individual.

[@u.s.m.c.fewproudthemarines2987]

😲😲😲

[@michaelacampora1020]

Jews like tongue