Documentarian Ken Burns- Serious Jibber-Jabber with Conan O'Brien | CONAN on TBS

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[@rachaelhuffman7432]

Ken Burns is a poet. And a real national treasure.

[@rachaelhuffman7432]

And I love that Conan brought him on, because it is so important for there to be space in pop culture for people like Mr. Burns.

[@amigosimaginariosporluna4182]

Conan your speech at Dartmouth is the first text you see when you open my journal. I wrote it before anything else went there. Your comedy helps me in the down times and your inspiring words keep me strong at all times. Thanks! Love form Argentina

[@SJ-ni6iy]

I ❤ this

[@slickmcwilly]

Man, Ken Burns really is a genius of our time

[@sashd3636]

Conan's intelligence is really attractive... :/ I admire Ken's eloquence, as well. Great pleasure to hear both of them converse

[@kingkrazy0wns]

It's easy to see just how passionate both Ken and Conan are about history. Great talk.

[@clutchkman]

The world could use more conversation like this.

[@ClearTheRubble7]

After a rough, tiring day at work, I was in the mood for some light, mindless entertainment. Instead, I accidentally clicked on this video, got drawn into it, and found myself saying, "Man, this is really interesting!" several times. Now I feel enriched instead of mindlessly entertained. I knew that Conan had gone to either Harvard or Yale (forgot which)--and here it really shows. And speaking of poetic speech writers and orators, Ken Burns has a natural poetic way of speaking that makes me want to lean in and listen, to digest and understand every word. And now that I've been enlightened, I'm gonna go and watch some Russian dash-cam car crash videos....

[@mCfOooL322]

He went to harvard. and ya it's amazing when u can tell someone is really really smart. they become instantly captivating

[@Pablo123456x]

Maybe this is the tiredness of the end of the day talking or maybe it is because of how much I felt identified by that comment, but what the hell, I'm just going to say it. That comment was beautiful.

[@luisrivera2304]

The history of baseball by Ken Burns was amazing.

[@LarryApp]

I never was a fan of Conan as a comedian, but I have become a real fan of his doing interviews like this one. The reason is that, as an interviewer, he isn't intent on touting himself but rather asks intelligent questions that allows the interviewee to tell their story in their own way. This is a technique that is sadly lacking in today's media, not everyone can do this, and I really appreciate Conan doing it. Looking forward to more interviews! Also, Ken Burns is the best documentarian and speaks to two audiences in his stories. The first is today's audience so we can be entertained but also educated so that history is not forgotten. The second is the audience 50 or 100 years from now who can learn from and build on mistakes and wisdom from the past. I have learned the passion of this from Ken Burns.

[@revnede]

A lot of Conan's comedy is misleadingly self-important. He's essentially parodying TV personalities that are full of themselves, not unlike Stephen Colbert on the Colbert Report (though not Colbert's more recent talk show personality.)

[@lordmonty9421]

@@revnede Colbert sucks.

[@turvus2]

Fascinating talk. Ken Burns is brilliant and insightful. And so is Conan. PS: still waiting impatiently for new Jibber Jabber episodes 😢

[@xMaverickFPS]

I love this man, I wish I could get my friends and family as obsessed with his documentaries as I am

[@kingkrazy0wns]

watched it all -- absolutely brilliant

[@pippysperson]

More episodes of Serious Jibber Jabber on KZbin, please! This was wonderful. I very much look forward to the Roosevelt documentary. It sounds amazing.

[@MaraKatria]

I am absolutely in awe of the intellect, accomplishments and composure of Ken Burns. This series (Serious Jibber Jabber) is fantastic.

[@NeonLeonNoel]

I love this series, it's so interesting to just hear two people talk intelligently about a topic for an extended period of time.

[@MiotaLee]

Yes. He should make this in to a podcast or something. I know some people resent the whole podcast trend, regard it as less intellectual and whatnot, but I do enjoy a display of brains once in a while. Conan is such a diverse person, he could do it.

[@Kage-jk4pj]

@@MiotaLee your wish was granted

[@krispyjc]

I'm so glad I clicked on this video. You are doing a great service Mr. O'Brien.

[@braulioarellano9740]

Conan's love for history shows in this video.

[@fuzzmaayn29]

Absolutely loved this. I had never read the Gettysburg address until after i finished watching this, absolutely incredible. thanks so much Conan! you truly are an inspiration, i really look up to your intelligence. That goes for ken burns as-well someone ill indefinitely be making myself much more familiar with in the near future! thanks so much again!

[@Iliketoeatallday]

Everyone is talking up Burns, but it must be said that Conan is no slouch here either.

[@TheForsakenEagle]

Can listen to Ken Burns all day. He oozes passion for history and it shows when he talks.

[@johnnysabino2779]

This is a wonderful exchange between two brilliant people.

[@edwinicq]

i can hear ken talk all day

[@ExireHG]

I just like that Conan got Ken Burns to say 'swirly-cone'. Haha, but what a seriously fantastic interview. Never heard of Ken but I've since watched a few of his documentaries. The Roosevelt's was incredibly well done. Too bad Conan stopped doing these things, no money in it I guess.

[@highhoopz]

Awesome. Glad to see this kind of conversation propagated perhaps/hopefully to the wider public through a medium/channel like this. Thx Team Coco/Conan and K. Burns.

[@bradodonnell5760]

Enormously engaging. Keep it up, Conan.

[@rigsby1454]

We want more of these!

[@cmakbb9]

Love the discussion near the end about The Roosevelts. Looking forward tot eh documentary! Also, nice to see this side of Conan. :)

[@Cilogy]

Fantastic thoughtful conversation about history, I love this series.

[@jnzkngs]

This was amazing. Thanks Conan, please keep this up.

[@applepie231]

Been waiting for this for weeks!

[@YaleStewartArt]

This was really, really great. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@ARKHAMxMaverick]

Loved this...wish it was an hour longer.

[@loved012one]

Fantastic interview, one of the best in a long while! Thank you, Conan!!!

[@AK-ec3id]

Love the nuanced quality of Ken Burns discourse. So much knowledge, passion and research of subject matter to achieve this kind of discussion. ❤

[@MrPrajwal_The_First]

these serious jibber jabber episodes can and should be a Netflix series.

[@markmancini4265]

Please make more of these videos, Conan. They're wonderful!

[@PipistrellaVideo]

Two of my favorite people having an inspiring, in depth chat; this is amazing

[@LucaK]

I saw the whole thing. GREAT Jibber-Jabber. Love u Conando.

[@bryan9200]

This was uploaded 8 min ago, how did u watch the whole thing?

[@LucaK]

Bryan Litan Exactly. +1 for your avatar. Knowhamsayin aahhh! no ragrets

[@treetrain]

Bryan Litan you can find this interview elsewhere on the internet

[@adamhalcrow]

So this is what it feels like to sitting at the feet of brilliance. This was absolutely beautiful. I look forward to your next Serious Jibber-Jabber.

[@tictok5183]

Really enjoyed this :)

[@trenahi]

It was posted 10 minutes ago, the full video is 1:04:19, and someone already disliked it, what the heck with these haters.

[@treetrain]

you can find this interview elsewhere on the internet

[@jojoerasquin4197]

daniel curatolo they must have really hated it then if they watched it elsewhere and looked it up on youtube to dislike it.

[@shwnshts9469]

My gut says daniel is that hater

[@ReallyFilthyToad]

Meanwhile, Jimmy Fallon is flipping cups and doing water wars on the Tonight Show...

[@tomblaze2]

Conan will be forever 10 million times more talented than Fallon, F* that guy

[@cameronjcam]

abst mad lad

[@jaspergillgannon4991]

Yep. Conan is a true class act. He is what every other talk show host tries to be

[@Ghoopty]

There’s worth in both.

[@mathuwhycough6591]

and with Trump

[@taylor51212]

I flipping love these.

[@ivorybow]

Thank you Thank you Thank you! I did not know Ken Burns. I streamed tears through most of this interview. There is a reason Conan you have the reach you do, and this is one.

[@bdre5555]

I am literally one of the biggest con and fans of all time, I have been watching him religiously since he debuted in the early 90s. I stumbled across one of these videos a few months ago, and I'm so glad I get to watch this series now. I really enjoy Conan hosting a serious discussion, and showing off his educated history chops

[@RataStuey]

This is a magnificent hour of conversation. How wonderful. I love this. More people should see this.

[@gerritdegeus2024]

This should be a required watch for everyone living in 2020

[@CharlieG407]

Please make more you glorious red headed man

[@Pablo123456x]

haha you are alright Charlie.

[@wimbly666]

Nice to hear a smart conversation for once, keep up the good work Conan !!!

[@lindalambert6554]

Thanks to both, for the clarity.

[@randallparker8477]

TWO of my favorite Television personalities, sitting and discussing something that has always held meaning for me. WIN-WIN-WIN. Thank you Mr O'brien and Mr Burns.

[@annaburnham8098]

This is just the most beautiful thing I have ever heard or watched. I kinda wanna wrap myself in their words and intelligence.

[@Pablo123456x]

Me too. Let's just wrap in it together for the scores of time Anna.

[@michaelseanmorrison8450]

Thank you. This was a humbling experience

[@heiyoungc]

The honesty of these two men based on their intellect is stimulating. Thank you for sharing.

[@paulinaastete7238]

...so relaxing to watch two charming, intelligent men have an interesting and eloquent discourse.

[@wg2129]

incredible conversation...

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

There simply can not be enough conversation between these two brilliant minds. Thankfully, it's a conversation that many continue to have, now, in these times of tremendous social struggle. As we stretch beyond our complacency, toward integrity and justice, we must stay resolute, keep pressing. We're here to finish what Lincoln started.

[@mac1ovin67]

For any history buff... this is an amazing conversation!

[@ALittleDanish]

Thankyou Conan, these are great!

[@jessicagold6551]

Wonderful discussion, intelligent and eloquent, full of morality and truth. Lovely to listen to, and I have a great respect for Ken Burns now, I'm excited to watch his documentaries! Thanks TeamCoco!

[@marjoriejohnson6535]

This has been an hour that i dont want back. It has been informative, educational, humorous, and every minute entertaining. Thank you...p.s. never much cared for Conan....now i am impressed.now to watch his Dartmouth college speech......i think thats the speech....

[@OneGuyFromCanada]

Great discussion. Thanks Conan for doing this

[@FMHansen]

Great discussion. Thanks Conan.

[@mareefripp4392]

Really like Ken Burns, empathetic, articulate & genuine

[@simonkyro661]

21:41 A hint towards one of the best, if not the greatest (war) documentary ever made

[@KrisMcPike]

Great interview, Conan.

[@RichardRyanDaguit]

Most awesome "KZbin" birthday present ever! Thanks Coco

[@carolynfigueroa1489]

On a Ken B binge ….Conan and Ken nothing better than that

[@victorkong82]

I wanna hear Jay Leno talk about Lend-Lease and the power of brevity in political speeches.

[@cameronjcam]

abst mad lad

[@manofiske3318]

"I wanna hear" the pompous and self-important O'Brien "talk about" mechanics, the internal combustion engine and the history of the automobile...

[@justinbarnard8749]

@@manofiske3318 is the internal combustion engine complicated now or something

[@donnajarvis9542]

I just love Conan. His intelligence, his wit and of course when he is “silly” Conan best of all.

[@Davett53]

2022,.....Excellent. Educational and fun.

[@krauser8429]

iam watchin this whole damn video

[@Minorino]

Wish these where released as podcast as well as videos. Would be more than willing to pay fo it!

[@SFGal9]

Huge fan of both spiritual beings. Really admire their minds and hearts--so beautifully lush and moving....and rare, unfortunately.

[@chrisstevenson8346]

I love the history ones:)

[@arwyss]

Am I seriously about to watch a 1 hour video about a 2 minute speech? Why yes I am.

[@KSohrabi]

More people need to see this

[@alexmyers7967]

The font makes it look like his name is Ken Bums.

[@redriver6541]

I'm glad that somebody took up Rose's slack....... Conan is actually quite good at this. Very intelligent interview. I guess you have to be when you're interviewing Ken Burns. Mr Burns is a national treasure. I own everything he has ever done..... The Civil War, Baseball, and Lewis & Clark..... I watch at least once or twice a year.

[@leonidasmilas2189]

Thanks Conan!

[@Jeremy5speed]

Damn CoCo you are one smart dude.

[@randomwater693]

He has a history Degree at Harvard :)

[@TheMaryam1891]

I believe comediens are great thinkers. Jay Leno bright and funny too so grounded by his parents. LENO had learning problems but still found his way. I hear Doris Kearns Goodwin whispering and hypnotic like Ken.

[@TheMaryam1891]

Social differences. Lead to political and economic settings. South Carolina so important.

[@yannickscheidegger2354]

It is one of the most interesting talk I have seen so far on KZbin! Amazing how the conversation flows. They complet each other in a perfect way. There is an other conversation with Conan O'brien at the JFK library. If you liked this one, I really recommend it to you to watch. I have watched almost all of these Jibber-Jabber talks.. Do you know some other good and serious conversation with Conan O'brien participating in it?

[@Bullpup2]

+Yannick Scheidegger Google talk, Dartmouth Speech, White House Dinner, I think there was some Irish center speech and a few other universities. Nothing as intellectual as this

[@WorkerBee2011]

too cool!

[@aaronfalk2687]

Wonderful gem of a discussion, Ken's position on the government is important and refreshing to hear. Thanks Conan.

[@Shlumpledink]

Ken Burn's baseball was one of the first books i remember ever seeing

[@stevencramsie9172]

Anyone else see the thumbnail for this and assume it was Simon Pegg in a Beatles wig?

[@bushvo6112]

Conan! I love to learn about History and like Abraham Lincoln too!!!

[@alibachir6779]

This is absolutely brilliant. It's a more serious side to conan which I'd like to see more off. However, I would like to see Conan discuss scientific discoveries and topics relating to that to see his views, because personally that's what I'm interested in. Either way, I think this is a really good idea.

[@brianmilidrag2240]

I am 62 years old....and I had to learn and publicly recite the Gettysburg Address to graduate from 5th grade...about age 10.

[@SmugSuspenders]

I love you, Conan!! You're one of the most intelligent persons on earth.

[@Flareon8009]

I got a team coco ad on a team coco video...

[@hectornegron9155]

It seems as if every single word Ken Burns pronounces is like a lesson in humanity and decency. Love this man.

[@greimalkin]

Hmm. This is a good idea for Conan, though I couldn't watch more than ten min or so if this. With other guests I would be interested- I just haven't seen this person's documentaries. This is a great move because he can do longer conversations, which Jimmy can't. I have often thought that I watch all these talk show clips of actors when I'm more interested in the directors or producers.

[@kylee6051]

Does anyone have a video link to Conan's speech, referenced at 46:20?

[@rixvspinner]

Another great episode of Conan's Jibber-Jabber. Ken's Jazz series was superb and and excellent history lesson on jazz music. Conan is a smart guy which is not uncommon with great comedy writers and performers. I would like to see Conan write a Simpson's episode again, entirely on his own. This episode would be his concept, idea. He creates and or uses mostly existing charactors; something unique which is hard to do on that show. An example of what the wrote for the Simpsons was the monorail episode when he was with their writing team in the early 90's prior to him getting his first talk show.

[@cdbsk76]

51:37 ...called it

[@tomwestbrook]

I loved this so much! Thanks! But one thing, I noticed some disapprobation of the young people here. Having worked with a few of them in my last job (I retired recently) I’m really full of hope that things will work out in the end, short attention spans or not.

[@Enoughsenoughnomas]

If there was one man in history I could have a conversation with it would be Conan. Call that pathetic but thats just the way it is. I think history will be kind to Conan.

[@ALittleDanish]

Have you considered making these into podcasts as well? That would be cool.

[@dan4894]

The Ken Burns documentary on the Roosevelt's can now be seen here on You Tube.