How Andy Richter Got Hired As Conan’s Sidekick | Inside Conan

When Andy received a dinner invitation from Lorne Michaels, he had no idea it was actually an audition to become Conan’s sidekick.
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[@waywardmind]

Andy is such an unsung hero of Conan's late shows. Dude is so funny and a great complement to Conan.

[@256k_]

Andy is an amazing comedian and improv. sooo many times he would just throw these supe throw away jokes that would pass under the radar that were pure gold. i also later on realized how "dirty" of a joker he was and it kinda blew me away coz he's always super clean on tv but man when he gets to the dirty jokes he's unbeatable!

[@m1l1t1am1ke]

He's not unsung. He's a sidekick. Sung properly

[@michaeldecenta2104]

Hahaha

[@kufitop]

Absolutely the anchor when the ship needed it! ❤

[@roems6396]

Yeah, he was a huge part of those early year skits and tomfoolery. I was both upset and excited when he left to do his own shows. Too bad he never took off on his own, but he is a perfect sidekick. He knows when to stay silent, and when to come in with a quick one liner, without ruining the flow of the conversation.

[@johnny__b1299]

Andy is a great sidekick that's for sure. I wish they had given him more remotes on the TBS show. He was so great in the late night remotes. Alone and with Conan. Andy's podcast is awesome too!

[@victoryak86]

Johnny I agree. They’re some of the best things to watch on this whole channel. He’s a very talented comedian on his own.

[@2darkdragon]

the german dancing one hahahaa

[@jkap34]

I would have loved his remote in new Orleans. It sounded so funny in the podcast, him just eating weed brownies and touring in one of those bike things.

[@MegaBawse]

Most def,good thing my dude was also being an active film/tv actor as well

[@victoryak86]

Andy is the best of “co-hosts” because he is so genuinely funny on his own and to me one of the most truly likable people in show business. He and Conan are to me the best combo among late night shows past or present.

[@olafurbjornsson]

Craig Ferguson and Geoff Peterson are the kings of (late) late night. Will never be topped

[@raystaar]

Andy's quips were, I think, among the funniest moments on the show. Conan has an amazingly quick and fertile comedic mind, so his sidekick didn't need to be "on" all the time, but whenever Andy spoke up, what he had to say was well worth hearing.

[@brentkelly9864]

For real. Andy has some of the best off-the-cuff one-liners in all of late night talk show television.

[@shinkiryu1313]

"You kinda look like a lesbian."

[@dlxmarks]

I've always felt that Andy is a master at calling his shots. He could have made a lot more comments than he did but he saved it for the home run joke.

[@waynecanning4122]

Andy is an assassin. He waits in the weeds until the exact moment and strikes with deadly accuracy

[@billyeveryteen7328]

Speaking of Andy in "ridiculous costumes," my mom isn't a big fan of Conan. She doesn't dislike him, and didn't prevent me from watching him when I was a kid, just not her cup of tea. But I showed her the bit Andy and Conan did when they went to Mexico City, where they both trained as wrestlers, and Andy in the "El Bebe Malo" costume had her literally in tears with laughter. Even still, later, when she tried to explain to my dad what she had been laughing at, she couldn't get through the words because she'd start laughing again.

[@omegadirective]

Does El Bebe Malo mean "The Bad Baby"? Sorry not a Spanish speaker.

[@heats13crazyness]

Based on your comment, I looked the bit up...definitely worth hysterical laughter. ..

[@pibstarr]

@@omegadirective yup it correctly translates to that

[@runnergo1398]

Andy, you're the best, man. You really are. We are so glad you ended up on the show.

[@pibstarr]

Didn't know about Andy's improv background. Makes sense why his comedic timing is impeccable.

[@ByGriPhone]

What a crazy time in TV that was. Nowadays it would be impossible for Conan to get a Late Night spot as a simple writer, not even a performer. And for Andy to get a sidekick gig simply by hanging around on set. But totally deserved for both of them. A perfect storm to say.

[@billyeveryteen7328]

To be fair, it was considered impossible back then, too. The only reason Conan got Late Night is because Lorne Michaels saw something in him that I don't even think Conan saw in himself.

[@dushyantbangal169]

On the contrary, its easier now than before. In those days, there were very few channels and timeslots. These days there are so many networks + internet, they have to settle with not-so-good people.

[@filipino0021]

No it’s honestly easier today because Conan paved the way for networks to take chances on writers like Seth Meyers is one of the top of my head

[@DBeatles4Ever]

Andy is just great! He's one funny dude and a lot taller than I imagined. 😅 Saw him at El Cholo's in L.A. with his fam. I kick myself now for not asking for an autograph but left him to enjoy his privacy. Luv him!

[@PaperHamburgers]

Late night aired at night and then would repeat again at like almost 4 am, and it would be from 2 weeks prior, so when Andy left late night I’ll never forget staying up all night for 2 weeks to rewatch the final Andy episodes.

[@ajn465]

I did most of my Conan watching in his earliest years mainly because I was watching a lot more TV back then, but I really liked Conan and Andy from day one. I was a big Dave fan, but had no need for sour grapes because he got his CBS show. After Dave I would switch to NBC and was amazed that they had found these guys. I enjoyed Conan’s way with humor, which was more about painting a funny scenario than telling a joke. I thought Andy was underrated from day one as well. It makes me happy that they were so successful.

[@bfgivmfith]

I live my life in the moment as well Andy. You are very comforting to watch! :) You bring the balance!

[@jaros428]

I feel like Andy can play Chris Farley in a bio if he wanted to.

[@jugglaassassin]

I was devastated when Andy 1st left the show! But I also rooted for his film career because he deserved it. I still own ever movie he was in, Cabin Boy is still my favorite though.

[@ramyatn1953]

I love these interviews of Team Coco members. Would love to hear from Brian Stack, Brian McCann, Pierre Bernard, Matt O'Brien, Meghan Sinclair, Eduardo Perez.

[@awkwardboy]

There is a Matt/Meghan episode.

[@ramyatn1953]

@Collin R: Thank you!

[@patreekotime4578]

Theres a Slip Nutz one! Its worth going back and starting at the beginning of this podcast. I think its the only podcast ive never had to skip over an episode!

[@ramyatn1953]

@@patreekotime4578 Thank you!

[@B-Nice]

The combination of Andy and Conan was truly special. Thank you all who helped make the show what it was!! 🙏

[@isentropic8279]

Andy is a brilliant comedian. He makes me laugh so many times.

[@cl4-tpgaming]

Love MT❤ just found your channel because of him.

[@madnessbydesign1415]

The Andy bits were always gold. He has a comedic authenticity that translates extremely well. I hope he makes (several) more appearances on the podcast... :)

[@KristineMoment]

I remember the Imelda Marcos bit. Lots of shoes used in it lol

[@harrisumar3099]

Bro Mort is too hilarious he should have his own talk show and he was genuinely the BEST sidekick for Conan I mean Mort and Conan were like the 2 best friends in high school who always hung out with each other instead of trying to be popular with other people. I mean I have known Mort my whole life he is so hilarious he obviously has great comedic skills along with timing as a pro comedian I mean he makes stupid comedians look like amateurs which makes me laugh 😂 like if Mort had his own podcast that would totally be nice he totally deserves his own podcast his voice is very calm and he obviously has solid mannerisms of a solid podcaster and a solid talk show host like Mort ok? Mort I mean HE TOTALLY MAKES ME LAUGH OUT LOUD SO LOUDLY I MEAN MORT IS TOO HILARIOUS BRO 😆

[@MrAndrewBackstrom]

Best "Co-Host" Ever.

[@MartyD]

best tv sidekick

[@edwardduarte7393]

Andy's wit is top notch.

[@spidermonkey304]

Staring contests were legendary

[@zaccicala2341]

Andy's TV shows Andy Richter Controls the Universe and Andy Barker PI were both fantastic, quirky shows. Its too bad they didn't last longer.

[@homeaudiobasics]

This show was so culturally important to those of us who were in our teens and 20s when it first started. Late Nite is how i learned to laugh at my self, laugh at the absurd, and why i didnt kill myself as a teenager.

[@prettyshinyspaghetti8332]

Wow

[@forseriousthoughb9165]

Wow I never thought of it like this, and couldn’t agree more! Grew up sneaking episodes of the show when everyone was sleeping and love Conan & Andy content to this day- just saw Jim Gaffigan live last year finally! But having had a very traumatic childhood, I bet this is where the ability to laugh through life was created and strengthened over the years. Wow. Conan & Andy helped me get through so much, and be able to laugh at the ridiculous/ have a healthy perspective now like you said. We’re very lucky they had the opportunity to reach such a large audience, so well deserved! 💜

[@James-rg8om]

love u andy

[@SNESdrunk]

It makes sense Andy doesn't remember certain things. When you're creating brand new stuff every single day for years and years, a lot of it gets lost in the ether

[@ohdaUtube]

SNNNNNNESSSS DRUNK~

[@gingertea123]

Luv Andy

[@JeffWiersma]

Andy is one of the alltime great spotaneous comedians in late night history.

[@thomaschristopherwhite9043]

Lol the Imelda Marcos costume thing is such an obscure and era specific reference that it has to be true. They must've done that at some point.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Very good 👍🏾

[@furkanapaydin8933]

We need Andy as a guest on conan needs a friend

[@claudiamino937]

Love Andy ❤❤

[@Carfeu]

Love Andy! Are you interviewing the old band?

[@lisasante254]

I Googled Andy cause someone just said (on a podcast) that Andy just released his book about his time in Scientology! Must have been someone else. Loved Cabin Boy too,owned it as well. LOL!

[@johnlittle3430]

Congratulations to everybody's favourite Swedish-German on his fake nuptials!

[@chillfluencer]

Andy is so iconic - we don't even need to know his last name. Shows that Conan is the sidekick. "Which Conan?" "Conan O'Brien." "Oh - you mean Andy's sidekick.".

[@imnicelikethat]

Conan's retirement from late night is more like Andy's retirement to me cause I still see Conan everyday, it's like they broke up 💔

[@coleeckerman1390]

Conan and Andy still work in the same building together on their podcasts, Andy still works for Conan.

[@imnicelikethat]

Yeah I don't think he "works" for Conan. I think he can do whatever the hell he wants. Plus that's not what I was talking about. We don't see them working together anymore do we?

[@bloodsling]

I hope Andy remembers his eggnog flashdance..man I laughed so hard at that lol

[@user-kz9sg4fu9m]

Conans like Shaq and Andy Kobe dude has had many good 1 liners

[@danthedandruff9049]

Andy is also super smart too- crushed at jeopardy

[@Tony-Madisson]

❤ love you Andy

[@MichaelLasotaTW]

I sure miss Andy's voice. Good to see him.

[@emilianoo.1596]

Props on the new marriage, Andy...Congrats

[@aGr3atD4y]

Andy is also one of the GOATs of late night

[@edibleapeman]

So there is hope for lovable hilarious buffoons everywhere!

[@willywonka4690]

We all love you Andy!

[@FablestoneSeries]

i do background, and i totally get what Andy is saying. I don't know how many times i've had friends tell me they've seen me on a show and i'll have zero recollection of doing that show. Until i see the video i won't believe them.

[@andreabradley5837]

One of my favorites since Ed McMahon

[@davidluiz3160]

miss Andy's one liners

[@Trashrock80]

Andy, loved u in Strangers w Candy! Love the podcast too. U rule Andy Richter.

[@boldasluvboldasluv8878]

I'll never forget Andy in "Cabin Boy" Hilarious movie. The main reason I actually started watching Late Night with Conan O'Brien was because of him. I knew if he was involved it was going to be funny.

[@pj101]

Congratulate Andy on his wadding day!

[@bmyra]

Conan performed the ceremony! Congrats Andy!

[@TrumbullComic]

Every job interview should involve having dinner with Lorne Michaels and Steve Martin.

[@s1x6x1s]

"i had done a lot of improv" no wonder he's the master of quips

[@imfromchina.4048]

What's up Andy

[@leenthegirl]

I've always loved Andy. I'd love to hear more from him 🩵

[@seankim884]

You Look Like A Mix Between Philip Seymour Hoffman And Preston Lacy And He Sounds Like Martin Scorsese!

[@venkatsrkyt]

1000th Like. :)

[@DevonMessinger]

I see Andy, I click

[@tegdub]

I always thought conan and andy were already good friends way before they started working together.

[@mrrd4444]

Mentioning Imelda Marcos when she's back in power with her son taking over as a new dictator's heir sure is something I wasn't expecting to hear from an Andy interview today

[@DwayneShaw1]

Stacey Richter is the love of my life. Why don't they ever have her on? Where has she been? Did Andy have her committed to an asylum or something?

[@brainlock72]

Falcada still owes me her number.

[@francescorengifo]

there are videos that deserve a splif, this is one of them :P

[@michaeldecenta2104]

Hahahaha

[@lucho_1980]

The Legend. This was definitely a dynamic duo.

[@solidkingcobra]

best sidekick.

[@LoLo-hs7bp]

So sad he is not part of the new show

[@keithbarry29]

Maybe they should watch everything all over again in a watch party. :)

[@DarkGob]

Funny that Sweeney brought up that Jennifer Garner moment, I was just thinking about that last night. I believe that was what kids today would call "cringe"; I certainly can't think of a more accurate description.

[@Gustavo_Rodriguez]

Is Jessie the girl who Time the amount of seconds Conan ring would spin?

[@diyhalloweenprops]

"Takes you on a 4 mile hike and....."

[@imnicelikethat]

I miss Andy

[@bmyra]

Me too.

[@mariopario8637]

Andy Richter the Swedish German

[@balcorn9211]

Why do they all need headphones? They’re 4 feet from each other.

[@ORagnar]

Andy is a great sidekick. It's neck and neck between him and Geoff Peterson for the best. 6.o

[@tranquilitybase7860]

There are no woman here, but we have the german swedish man Andy Richter.

[@KBOSGroundAgent]

Even though Team Coco couldn't care less about comments, when will we have Brian McCann on tje show?

[@willneubauer21]

Conan asked for the best Swedish-German.

[@scrungo7610]

Andy the Swedish-German

[@Neonstacks]

The Swedish German

[@Mokkari77]

Andy was so important in those early days. Conan couldn't have survived on air by himself.

[@diligentone-six2688]

Andy just randomly mention Imelda Marcos (Wife of a former Filipino Dictator) out of the blue

[@edelrosario5105]

Whoa, Andy namedrops the despicable Imelda Marcos

[@bisikolok]

I always loved listening to anything related to conan and his show. Still I'm yet to listen to anything where the low ratings of tonight show with conan are discussed

[@Billkwando]

Are they not allowed to put him and Conan in a room together anymore?

[@DaveHefty]

A little sad and odd Conan didn’t show when Andy is the guest!?

[@sebastianfischer2082]

Different show, this is inside conan with Mike and Jessie (writers) they're usually the only ones on this one with a crew member guest

[@Ghoopty]

I know who Andy is, but who are these other people 😅

[@anthonysierra5806]

Wow. Andy almost played a dictator's first lady for a skit?

[@TheTarrMan]

Does he remember the one where Conan tricked him to being naked. (I believe it was on live TV. . . on somebody else's show?)

[@swskitso]

What's with the whispering? Podcasts are primarily audio and I doubt anyone enjoys struggling to hear someone who is whispering.

[@British_Rogue]

Apologised? Apologised for what?

[@richardclock5957]

Needed the diversity of a German-Swede who doesn’t own a doghouse

[@Seabeams]

2:58 The entire Team Coco excels at being non-political but also unafraid to use any current events of the time for the sake of comedy. Now I have to look for this bit.

[@bill-fk7tl]

Andy is good But he’s very sung He’s in no way unsung He does 10 times more than any other side kick

[@Terranova339]

You could have cut off the first half....felt totally unnecessary to the title

[@scrungo7610]

Who’s the babe?

[@fuferito]

I like how, after three decades of mutual, hilarious jabs between Andy and Norm Macdonald, Andy chose to retroactively feel offended at what Norm said at his expense, of all days, on the day Conan chose to commemorate Norm on his podcast after he passed away.

[@charlie-obrien]

Norm was out of line and took it too far with that bit. I loved Norm, but he was not always as subtle as he perceived himself to be.