Conan Interviews "Late Night" Prop Master Bill Tull | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 1/18/08) Conan visits with the "Late Night" Prop Master Bill Tull and explores the show's prop room.
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[@ChristianTrout]

RIP Bill Tull. You're a legend

[@BboySlushy]

Rest in Paradise Bill Tull🙏

[@tribtrob3064]

"Inside Conan" podcast had him as a guest talking about his work on the show. He was awesome to listen to.

[@BAGAKOOS]

He’s not dead. Just spoke with him yesterday.

[@akhrormuminov7180]

😂​@@BAGAKOOS

[@Ryan-vi5mz]

That axe slice into the toaster was so satisfying wow

[@MyroslavaRm]

I screamed out loud. So good.

[@randallkincaid-shatto5934]

Bardiche*

[@slaiyfershin]

I was expecting the axe blade to break. That thing is sharper than what you would expect a prop to be.

[@mr.personhumanson6871]

It's a bardiche

[@Ryan-vi5mz]

Eillees Dragos wtf?

[@longngo5089]

"Whats the toaster for?" "Toasting stuff"

[@jeremyc9593]

I've went years trying to find a clip of the nearly indestructible toaster. Finally it has returned.

[@Derpster2493]

- What's Jack Black for? - Toasting stuff.

[@theveryoneguy3698]

Lmao he said it so casually

[@Krillinish2]

The writers strike episodes were some of the best Conan shows ever.

[@calumconkie8094]

Probably because Conan was the only writer xD

[@nurmadihahbintizulkifli1734]

@@calumconkie8094 exactly 😂

[@jan9659]

This was so funny! I don't know how Conan is so consistently funny

[@leonardo3399]

Why did they strike?

[@roydonk2878]

Totally agreed. Late Night Conan was the best Conan, with the writers strike era being the best. Tonight Show Conan was also pretty solid. But unfortunately Conan lost a little of his magic ever since he was robbed of the Tonight Show, I think.

[@poldivina27]

This is the difference of conan to other late night hosts, he doesn’t need famous stars. And you know he values all his staff ☺️

[@user-vc5rp7nf8f]

he seemed kinda mean though when he smashed the bottle on his head and told him to clean up the stuff... i hope it's just cause they're good friends

[@landonmiles97]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f it was a bit. Conan is really great to his staff. He isn’t Ellen.

[@Zeppec]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f that scene must been staged, also that bottle is prop bottle, so when you hit somepody with prop item, it doesn't hurt at all

[@mistersippi2945]

@@user-vc5rp7nf8f He’s joking.

[@kstepko]

Letterman really valued his staff as well.

[@Thegbear]

Bill is that dude who like, you don’t hear much from him at work, he’s busy, he’s quiet, super productive, but then you find him in the lunch break, actually start making conversation, and he makes your stomach hurt from laughing.

[@fintanbochra]

Like Bob from Pirate Radio

[@ComicalRealm]

I kinda wish this video would never end.

[@robertjusic9097]

thats why you go on a conan binge until its 4 am and you realize theres light out

[@Dayvit78]

Honestly, they could've spent days in there destroying everything. None of that crap was ever going to be used on air again.

[@drewbagay]

Just heard the news. RIP Bill Tull. You're a legend.

[@palasta]

Remember the day when a brave little toaster stood in defiance of the red giants onslaught.

[@DopeIsotope]

I loved that movie when I was a kid.

[@volfore]

Conan destroying the toaster made me remember something from a long time ago. I was eating lunch at a buddy’s house when I saw his dad dragging the old dryer outside. He then came inside and opened all the doors and windows so “all the other appliances could see what was about to happen”. He shot that dryer like 7 or 8 times before coming in and hooking up the new one.

[@thegamingfox6540]

Holy dryer!

[@pravakarpatra5132]

Take 1 Bill Tull & a room full of show props, BOOM!!! Prop master

[@himdotcom]

I was looking for this reference. BOOM! Great KZbin comment.

[@vaportibaby]

Came running to this video immediately after hearing the news. Rest in power, Bill

[@tacogladiator7503]

Conan’s Hair is property of the props department

[@themikelynchband7240]

Conan destroying nbc property during the writer’s strike is so badass.

[@Godeias]

5:33 the look of bliss Conan got when Bill asked to break the porcelain doll was priceless lol

[@dlxmarks]

I always liked Bill Tull's appearances but after hearing about how often he went way above and beyond to get things done for the show in Robert Smigel's CONAF episode, I have the highest admiration for him.

[@Lancersgolf]

Rip bill tull, you made the shows fun with your props

[@Benzy670]

Can we take a second to talk about how some of those, “prop,” weapons were actual weapons and not prop weapons? I want more content with those, “props”!

[@supervisethis6947]

Sometimes you need a strong sturdy prop to break another prop. cheers kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqiqdqd8o52EidE

[@_LilRascal_]

@Real Aiglon Yeah but for a late night comedy talk show you wouldn’t expect them to have functional battle axes, and that’s what sets Conan apart

[@mentalmelt]

@@_LilRascal_ Not really. What sets him apart is the quality of his content, his humour and personality. Not the amount of wood and steel over foam in his prop department.

[@timmitytom]

@@mentalmelt I think Rascal meant that Conan's team legitimately cares enough to do something other late night hosts, and their crew, might not.

[@hairypancake4425]

Can’t wait to see all early Conan shows in Full HD on HBO max

[@juliansalazar.801]

will there be early episodes of his from tbs?

[@sj4632]

They're putting it up? Nice.

[@mackstewart4203]

They didn’t film in HD until 2005.

[@hairypancake4425]

I’m not 100% sure on rights but seems like team Coco remastering their early shows in full HD after announcing Conan show will be available on HBO Max is on the nose. Best Scenario will be we’re getting whole pervious Conan shows on that platform

[@samanthamaynard4447]

When was this announced? I haven't seen anything. The only Conan/HBO Max thing I've seen is that his production company is making comedy specials with them.

[@linhhuynh5134]

RIP Mr. Tull. This clip is amazing!

[@animalmother556x45]

…..1:55 Conan can’t even finish saying the word “name” because his brain is already transforming into the different character. Friggin unbelievable.

[@matttheking1655]

RIP Bill🙏 ... His contribution will not go unnoticed...👌

[@22.NUU.DRU.22]

Some reason him breaking all that stuff made me uneasy lol

[@shahriarhasansourav9569]

-toaster -whats this for? -toasting 😂

[@spdadventurer1754]

😹😹

[@shilibrad8705]

RIP Bill...You will always the master of prop in our heart.

[@avinotion]

"Props" is short for "property"?! Mind blown. And mind you, I'm not a native English speaker.

[@jongininikim5219]

same here, man!

[@Thegbear]

Honestly, I am a native English speaker and I didn’t know that either, so don’t worry you’re good!

[@shrodingerscat4191]

@@Thegbear me neither

[@Tonyhouse1168]

They don’t make toasters like they used to.. RIP to the creator of so many memories

[@_panpan_7493]

Thank you for all the laughs, Bill. Rest In Peace.

[@martinbabm5926]

2:11 " it brings back painful memories." WOW

[@hunterwilk]

Rip Bill. Seems like a good dude.

[@islikann]

Rest in peace Bill. Your skits were my favorite part in the show, thanks for all those laughs. Thank you.

[@BojaneBugami]

Would love to see an actual workday of his. Seems like a cool job. RIP

[@OleanderSmoothie]

Definitely listen to the episode of the Inside Conan podcast with Bill and John Rau!

[@nathanreece1743]

Rip Bill…you gave Conan great stuff to work with. Thank you for the laughs! Also…that toaster had it coming.

[@swansox]

RIP Bill. So sorry to hear the news.

[@KJ-je9pm]

RIP Bill!! Thank you

[@TheDetlef11]

That was delightful. RIP

[@ZeraujAS]

RIP Props Master Bill

[@nithinr818]

The absolute best part of this entire video is Bill Tull barely reacting to anything Conan does until he starts beating up on the toaster

[@dinotoebean]

As someone who works with props, Conan smashing those ceramics crushed my heart 😭

[@broceratops1337]

Rest in peace bill ❤️

[@newtom9067]

RIP Bill Tull

[@cg2924]

RIP Bill.

[@joycemorrison]

i've seen this video twice before and i'm rewatching it now after listening to the episode of CONAF with robert smigel/triumph (for the second time). they only had praises for bill. (as well as for chills and even jordan!) what a wonderful conversation of non-stop laughter and reminiscings. i felt the love and bond between conan and robert. :`-)

[@BlackPlated]

Look for an old skit. Upload it. Boom! New content.

[@Allen667sjja]

Well it’s not like they can do much else rn

[@BlackPlated]

@@Allen667sjja I wasn't complaining.

[@laurence82]

hehe I know where that comment come from

[@stemid85]

I imagine Conan does this off camera too, just goes into people's workplace and destroys things. I love this man.

[@MrKyGuy]

Rest In Peace Bill. Such a great Propmaster.

[@HarpoTheLynx]

You brought us so much laughter and made our day better Bill. We will miss you. Rip

[@kieran.grant_]

5:39 Tull in a china shop, RIP king

[@bmxdenver1]

“Okay, can I break it?” Rip Legend

[@victorix30]

Can we just have the whole show dedicated to Conan's interactions with his staff?

[@photography8023]

Bill Tull turning away as Conan showed his mad awkward revolver skills 😂 2:29 ❤

[@craigcode7103]

No one is talking about the greatest line in this whole skit."Why is the Pope's staff in with the weapons?" "It fits."Wow!

[@jeffholliday8304]

God bless everybody who works with Conan I think Conan is one of the funniest people on the planet best late night host ever

[@charlybrownjack]

R.I.P Bill 🖤

[@singingpepper]

Conan is looking FOINE in this vid!! 😍

[@Godeias]

R.I.P. Bill, you're a legend. We love you

[@ibeaman]

Guys laughs with pain as his boss destroyes everything

[@joshuacox9605]

Bill Tull needs a posthumous star on the Hollywood walk of fame.

[@dmenatianart]

Rest In Peace Bill Tull. A true legend.

[@Toa07]

Rest in peace Bill

[@donniedoobie9627]

Always sad when someone close to you passes. My condolences.

[@chrismanmadrid]

2:24 ocelots are proud creatures He's "pretty good" indeed

[@Chalistra87]

Oh my, that bearrrrrrrrrd😋😍

[@angelahulsey9172]

RIP Mr. Tull

[@drewtalks]

We lost a cool soul, rip Bill!

[@himynameisfeli]

Boom, Prop Master Bill!

[@SamanthaJo820]

RIP Bill ❤️

[@dodgeguyz]

I bought a sunbeam toaster because of Conan!

[@collisw8302]

Rest In Peace, Bill 💜

[@raainydaay]

rest in peace :( one of my favourite conan vids

[@PiglipsMaximus]

Smashing things that are beautiful at the end was hilarious

[@danielwang2956]

4:32 that's the "corgi with the longest legs" that was sold in the pawn shop episode

[@thathandleistakentrythisone]

6:30 "makes you wonder" Makes me wonder if Conan is even paying Bill, or if Bill works for free and sleeps under his desk with Triumph??

[@Benzy670]

wade wilson Bill is to Conan what Scruffy is to Futurama 😂

[@vincevvn]

Justin Bill believes in that company

[@faisalroblox6476]

Rip bill your a legend

[@pschroeter1]

Conan, seeing Zip Loc bags of Triumphs broke my heart.

[@ThisHandleFeatureIsStupid]

2:01 Even his sound effect had an accent! 😂

[@5kastubh5]

Rest in peace bill

[@Jjangbunbun]

Bill seems like the coolest dude

[@hobbitlady7568]

Who has to sweep this up!!

[@kerch-e]

Every Bill Tull moment was a great one.

[@______jsh______]

RIP to the BOOM Legend and Prop Master!

[@annanyajohari555]

RIP legend! You were one of a kind

[@deepwork]

bill seems like a chill dude

[@akhrormuminov7180]

Conan is the funniest! Bring him back! Give him his studio back!

[@C.P.C3719]

RIP Bill

[@brendancolliander4438]

lol I haven't laughed so hard In awhile he needs to zoom bill burr

[@supervisethis6947]

classic conan kzbin.info/www/bejne/hqiqdqd8o52EidE

[@iamtheoaa]

RIP KING 👑

[@alimoche32]

Bill Tull legend

[@visionlargawithsaleem4892]

Coco you are killing dude!!!! Seriously so damn good you're with that macho beardo❤❤😍😍😍😍😍👌👌👌👌

[@mackstewart4203]

This is exactly like the remotes he does today, but twelve years ago.

[@legomystego815]

This is still my favorite Conan remote. It got me hooked on the show

[@ZephKin]

1:32 Somewhere, somewhere in this world, someone is yelling "My whole life was a LIEEEEE!!!" because of this. lol

[@vaportibaby]

You can tell Conan deeply respects Bill Tull. Usually Conan makes fun *of* everyone, but here he's having fun *with* Bill. Love this one.

[@TrustyTreasures]

he respects him but not "deeply" if he deeply respected him he wouldnt break his stuff

[@rimblerock]

The awesome host that focuses more on his staff and makes them famous

[@Comradegundyr]

I love how much Conan just loves breaking stuff

[@aidanho4793]

Rest easy Bill

[@davidhurtado2725]

The greatness of Conan relies on us not only knowing his PROP MASTER'S name but also missing her deeply

[@JimNortonsAlcoholism]

him

[@WangClay]

That is so American TV, they break toaster and china. But some other countries cannot even afford bread. 🤣

[@TheMijman]

Absolute legend. RIP.

[@Damaged7]

I love when shows reach that point where people love them so much they just want to see more about it, rather then the material they come up with.