How Conan Ended Up In A Sketch During John Mulaney’s “SNL” | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend

Conan discusses his return to 30 Rock and explains how he ended up in John Mulaney’s Five-Timers Club sketch on SNL.
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[@m1w3m]

Shout out to Bley, who Conan said should jump in, who never got to actually say a word in the whole clip

[@Alice-ui9oy]

He got to do lots of awkward reactions whenever the camera switched to him 😂

[@hunt0r134]

He does talk on the podcast.

[@ryanclark5254]

God bless him though for letting Conan talk and not interrupting. An invaluable skill in entertainment.

[@Rtd2870]

Not true. He got to say “yup”

[@zuby555]

@@Rtd2870 I think he started that word but wasn't able to finish it This is our generations han shot /didn't shoot first

[@IrvSauce]

You can really feel the respect for Tina Fey, which is just so satisfying. She was the head writer during one of SNL's greatest eras, she created and starred in one of the most award winning comedy shows of all time in 30 Rock, along with so many other contributions to comedy that she has made. I love that Conan has a gigantic amount of reverence for her work.

[@michelleschulz4903]

I agree. I love Tina Faye. She's one of my FAVORITE female comedians.

[@dgconnelly]

I mean, they DID use to date!! :)

[@littlewendysparade5088]

@@dgconnelly ha.!

[@evamel3]

i was in the audience for dress rehearsal for that show and oh my GOSH i absolutely lost my mind when conan came out, best night oml! much love to this podcast!

[@emmaharris7228]

oh my god I was there in the audience at dress too!! I sat on the standby line the night before 😅

[@kindkidbk]

IM SOOO JEALOUS

[@kindkidbk]

@@emmaharris7228 WAIT SO FILL ME IN… how long do i need to wait?!

[@evamel3]

@@emmaharris7228 hahaha me too! it was very cold, but so worth it!

[@evamel3]

@@kindkidbk for standby line you have to way from 7pm friday to 7am sat morning!

[@mvgranger2]

Watching Conan make a surprise appearance on SNL was such an amazing sight to see! Definitely made my night! Would love to see him host sometime!

[@samanthab1923]

Was so cool. Never thought he’d come back. Didn’t come to the last big anniversary show.

[@zizinnnn]

it was the best💙

[@selfdiscardedkingofruin7291]

Agreed! 100th like too lol.

[@3ric3acon]

The molecular man!

[@emmaharris7228]

I was there for dress rehearsal and I swear to god I wouldn't have believed conan was actually in that building if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes. I flipped out when I saw him in that studio!!

[@abundantYOUniverse]

That is fantastic thanks for sharing!

[@joshramirez7]

You can tell by his demeanor while talking about SNL and the start of his career, that he is grateful for it all and was genuinely happy and emotional to be back.

[@aunkazmi513]

For sure..Classy move from Classy Conan!

[@jesmiscellaneous8938]

The fact that he came back to his old workplace after so long, and a lot of old timer employees (both of SNL & his old late night show) still came out and said hi to Conan shows how much they all respect/regard him as a person.

[@googleyeyed5814]

It was nice to see Conan be so thoughtful and vulnerable. You could tell that trip back to 30 Rock meant a lot to him.

[@gilbertodepiento8521]

The way he fumbled the lines but instantly improvised the moment, made it 1000x better than the set up lines. I love you Conan!!!

[@oakwalkermusic2593]

Agreed. The fact no one broke made it even better.

[@dianapevtsov]

:) Totally, the highwire magic of live t.v. and Conan was so loose and funny and owned the space, it was great.

[@Allagi22]

I never thought I'd see Conan back on SNL. If he's willing to do a skit, he HAS TO HOST AGAIN!!!

[@Lady_Crispr]

The humbleness of Conan is really why we love him. He is one of the few I would actually like to meet because I don't think it would be a disappointment.

[@ro143cky]

Conan!!! The way you’re talking about Tina and Steve, and you don’t even realize you’re the GOAT and you’re that brilliant to all of us.

[@philly9375]

That brought me joy when I saw Conan do his appearance on the Five Timer's Club. I laughed so hard when he said "I do a podcast now." Now that we get a behind the scenes take on setting up the sketch, I laughed even harder. I am really glad Conan could go back to his roots and close some of the distance with Team Coco and NBC. Keep up the fantastical work, Team Coco!!!

[@ncpyro892]

I love this..its like he doesnt understand he's a cult leader yet. Longlivecoco

[@krylesangerbeaver]

I'm not star struck, I rarely have any interest in Star lives or anything like that, but I think Conan would be one of the cool people to meet. Genuinely seems nice, except to Sona and the twins, and a super funny guy. The three of them have such amazing chemistry for this podcast, I have REALLY enjoyed watching these clips

[@btr003]

what about Keanu Reeves

[@krylesangerbeaver]

@@btr003 Nah, wouldnt care. Seems like a legitimately super nice guy though!!

[@TheKillahKyla]

I wanna meet Paul Rudd

[@stevekombolis3197]

It's endearing how humble Conan is but damn man you are one of the very best, people should be a little intimidated to be around you

[@TheCheat420]

I loved seeing Conan pop up on SNL. I didn't even realize until he mentioned it that that was his first time back at NBC since everything happened.

[@ralhamami]

Huge fan of so many folks in that sketch, but having Conan come out was the unexpected cherry on top. So cool.

[@no_peace]

I love how appreciative Conan is, like he is just so aware of other people and their contributions, and his ability to influence lives. It's hard to believe sometimes because at any point he could easily get away with being arrogant or not crediting other people

[@cappycook]

Conan got the most applause I've ever heard in SNL history, it was amazing

[@danielwang2956]

Fun fact: Conan's part in the Mulaney show was almost given to Jay Leno, but he had to turn it down because SNL wardrobe department wouldn't let him wear denim on denim on stage

[@playmaker3901]

Just a small detail at 4.45 when Conan is talking to Aaron. He said “Work WITH me” instead of “work FOR me”. That’s why Conan is a natural leader.

[@lgmarquez5469]

We need Conan to host SNL. It would be legendary.T

[@nova9996]

He did back in 2001

[@djferg40]

For those who are looking for it, this is from the end of the "Julie Bowen" episode of the podcast which came out on March 7th. For some reason, they don't mention that here and the link they provide to Spotify doesn't go to the actual episode.

[@TylerNomadic]

Good to see Shawn back at the Five-Timers Club.

[@1rimi21]

😂

[@karmaoutlaw]

John really knocked it out of the park. His monologue was brilliant. 👍🏼

[@JillKnapp]

I love everything about this. The birds tweeting in the background make it feel magical.

[@Bop2Beatles]

CONAN SHOULD HOST SNL! The ratings would be through the roof with all the celebrity guest appearances Sandler, Nealon, Carvey, Rudd and so many more. It would be just as popular as when Betty White hosted.

[@saoirb98]

He hosted once before in 2002 I think.

[@Bop2Beatles]

@@saoirb98 Google says he hosted March 10th, 2001. He's well over due and needs to host in 2022!

[@prettyshinyspaghetti8332]

@@Bop2Beatles exactly 21 years ago

[@schawdaya]

I can't stop watching Conan clips, the guy's the GOAT. Hilarious comedian but just an outstanding human being.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

Also Conan called himself Shawn in that sketch. Tom just asked for his name, which was probably the unexpected part.

[@TheDetlef11]

My guess is it was ad-libbed in one of the earlier rehearsals and kept in because it was so funny.

[@MsKbizz]

9:37 Bley 🥹

[@aunkazmi513]

Just saw Tom Hanks 5 Time Club sketch from SNL...HILARIOUS!!! ABSOLUTE CLASSIC! But one minor correction, I think it was not Tom Hanks but our very own Conan who gave himself the name, Sean, in that sketch.

[@mjredder]

Just watched it now, can confirm. He really ret-Conan'd that one, didn't he?

[@fwntxs]

I had a disagreement with my wife during Johns monologue, cuz she thought it was cool John hosted 5 times and I ranted about how Conan should of been a 5 timer not John. Then when Conan showed up for the 5 timer bit I felt great and couldn’t of been happier.

[@stevencgr]

why not as well as, rather than 'not john'...?

[@bh-gp2lk]

such a great/huge moment to see him come out on that sketch. love you conan

[@christopherlara8825]

IVE BEEN WAITING ON THIS it’s so cool to see Conan talk about going back to 30Rock

[@mrdaym]

I've never considered how good Conan is at telling a story. Not just because he usually makes it funny, but how it never gets dull and keeps you constantly following. If he was born evil the planet would be extinct by now.

[@jayrock2288]

It was a complete surprise when Conan walked out , I was kind of hoping to see Sona too

[@catcherad5444]

I’m glad you got to go back to 30 Rock! As a Fan it was very Cathartic for me to see you there! 👍🏻

[@therainlord920]

That’s awesome!! You are the best Conan! 🙌🏽🔥✨

[@JaxLittles]

I need Conan to make guest appearances on all late night shows. Not as a guest... but just popping in and acting like he can't let go of having a late night show

[@darkjosh1]

Conan brings a smile to my face!

[@keeshiabrie]

So happy to hear Conan talk so kindly about Tina Fey! I’m certain that she would say the same about him. It’s a shame that some people think Tina’s behavior after the Five-Timers Club sketch was off because she doesn’t like Conan. They’re good friends who support each other. I enjoyed Tina’s appearances on Late Night and Conan’s appearances on 30 Rock.

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Very good episode. I need to watch that episode.

[@dabsin2856]

awwwww i'm so glad he had a lovely time.

[@LittleRedRubyWong]

I loved your cameo on SNL!

[@WTFG78]

A podcast about the different floors at 30 Rock? I'd listen to that. :)

[@My_in-laws_condo]

Conan needs to host.

[@dianapevtsov]

I was totally on board for hearing about the layout of the building.

[@mylucidlife495]

At about 3:15, Conan says Tom Hanks made up a name for him and it wasn't necessary to do so and there was no reason. But, actually, Conan was the one who says the name in the sketch with Tom Hanks, not Tom. Here is the clip.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJO6eKKNe7Kqgac

[@JaydevRaol]

8:48 - KEDAKAI! As God made her.

[@TheKillahKyla]

Which episode of the podcast is this joke from?

[@johnbeebe162]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnOl6qOrdacjLc

[@johnbeebe162]

@@TheKillahKyla JJ Abrams after the interview, but here's the clip (kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnOl6qOrdacjLc)

[@vanessabarua4038]

I love this 😍

[@skykingusa]

It sounds like it was such an emotional experience for Conan. Such a shame that Conan, a man with no soul or emotion, could not enjoy it. LOL, zing!

[@JeskidoYT]

This moment at SNL was as big as Keanu Reeves being in a video game. That big. Conan, you're like Keanu reeves

[@BryanGterrazas]

You are the best Conan!!!

[@CoolHandLuke7]

I see that James Bond reference, Gourley

[@PopeLando]

It's so funny, the day before I heard this I turned on a movie channel that was showing Sunset Boulevard, and the scene Conan described was the exact scene that was happening just then. When Conan turned up on SNL I instantly realised Conan has such a gigantic head, that's the real reason he's so much taller than everybody else.

[@Sakdipmadik]

I assume Mr. O brien went out for a bike. Lol love you guys.

[@JammastaJ23]

I really hope this was an audition for a future hosting gig

[@CLuvTravels]

I know what I'll be looking for after this video

[@lordmavbmp]

i learned about conan when the news kept speaking about him leaving the tonight show. tbs conan is my first late night show. followed by stephen colbert. these guys showed me its ok to be goofy, and its ok to be critical and that you can run those styles together. im forever grateful to this clown of a man and the style of late night the current guys try to recreate.

[@ccervantesclx7]

Full character development.

[@claytonstrickland8336]

They should have had Hanks call you Sean again.

[@ArchibaldClumpy]

So weird not to hear Conan saying "Saturnight Live."

[@andybaldman]

Ha! I just commented on this above. Yes, someone must have made him aware of it. Or maybe because he was just on it. It’s ALWAYS been irritating to hear him mispronounce it.

[@estefimedinaj]

Tom Hanks has named Conan twice. First Sean then Coco.

[@emmittmorgans8076]

Thunderball hat? Amazing!

[@TheCJD89]

It was a good sketch too. Conan was very funny in it

[@mikeolson6749]

Was anyone else distracted by the bird sounds coming from the background 😂😂

[@richiecuna5781]

i missed that scetch so now i gotta espaisaly check it out yeah

[@pepsiwepsi1952]

It’s funny. I went to CA just to see Mulaney and Conan’s shows last November. So ironic.

[@ernestwinata7908]

Sona looks gorgeous with that backdrop and light

[@user82938]

Funny, just went and looked at the 1990 sketch and Conan was the one who named himself Sean.

[@pablosonic892]

Just jumped over and caught the cold open on SNL y'all were discussing this episode and Jesus god, Conan absolutely crushed. Everything landed and hit, but this punchlines played like stadium thrash metal and just rocked the Bouse. Conan is the Steph Curry of Comedy: he is a babyfaced assassin of humor and he has elevated the medium this absolute game changer and Goat.

[@TwixiMixiPixi]

I know that I'm probably the millionth person to say this, but Conan really should host an episode of SNL. We saw how big his applause was when he appeared in this sketch, and everyone would love it if he did it.

[@joshmondragon3665]

“Nora Desmond” lol. Well done, Carol Burnett

[@jfish032]

2:40 Cutest Freudian slip ever!

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

You could tell Conan was nervous, his voice was shaking, but that's because he has a lot of respect for that stage, for that place, and I didn't realize there were so many people there he was reconnecting with. And to still be starstruck by Steve Martin, I mean that's awesome. Conan was so funny and it was so meaningful to so many people (us and them) for him to return there, and in that sketch. I'd forgotten there was a connection to that sketch.

[@deannaw9128]

Omg Sona you look positively effervescent in the thumbnail

[@ernestabrogar4658]

There's a ton of crap in this world, but Conan's pleasant return to SNL makes me so happy for him.

[@livelikeno0ther]

I'd totally watch "Floors with Conan O'Brien"

[@borp6912]

I❤COCO

[@rosiekunable]

Shout out to Matt's Thunderball hat

[@adelba3300]

connnnnan plz come back

[@Ricobaca]

Can you post the Community Chaptick skit?

[@brucelee4996]

Moleculo. Conan is the Moleculo Man. 😀

[@gilbertodepiento8521]

Nice reference

[@leahlove502]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@katjau_]

Tbh I would gladly listen to Floors by Conan

[@anusharasalingam7712]

Live your life in a way that the people who work with you look at you the way Conan’s employees look at him.

[@yuh-fv7ds]

Ayyy it's Bley, throwback to Clueless Gamer

[@704gyrl2]

I can finally see the giant eye vein!!!

[@EBarSays]

I love Conan more than any other human. Is his nose ok?

[@saxmidiman]

All right Conan, you're a soulless God. We genuflect! 🙄🤩😎

[@robinheil]

He should host again

[@benmcclen]

5:29 NORMA Desmond. Nora Desmond was Carol Burnett.

[@francescoromano5487]

6:55

[@jdspencer60]

Conan screaming SO SHUTUP at Tina Fey made me spit a full mouth full of beer on my computer monitor which sucks but also almost made me die laughing

[@callmeshaggy5166]

We need to get Sona a better webcam.

[@Genious.]

The last episode of Conan's show was the last late night show I'll ever see.

[@falsemcnuggethope]

I wish the video description wasn't copy pasted by a bot in Conan's team and would instead have the relevant links.

[@demitasse22]

But this isn’t a regular podcast, it’s a cool podcast

[@royanneramos3725]

What was the audience saying towards the end?