Steve Coogan’s First Impression Of America | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

(Original airdate: 08/25/08) Young Steve Coogan was amazed when he found out that Americans could have "cooked" pizza delivered to their doors.
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[@cityofghosts4037]

Wow, Alan partridge is really good at playing this Steve Coogan character

[@S1ipperyJim]

Wow Andy really looked like Daniel Ratcliffe back then

[@unscenegamers]

Well Andy is a real Swiss Army man.

[@MrAditya28]

@@unscenegamers Andy Richter the Swedish-German

[@falconater68]

@@MrAditya28 Is this a dry joke or are you that thick?..My meter is off today.

[@revolverocelotbobbys]

He's really let himself go...

[@gubocci]

RATcliffe?

[@Oooo-bi7bi]

He’s very humble. He’s massive here. Big love and respect to Conan and team from Northern England. 🇬🇧🇺🇸

[@mattmays9063]

WOOT WOOT! As a big fan of comedy, I'm here to express my admiration for the iconic talents from the U.K. James Acaster, David Mitchell, and Lee Mack are among those I greatly admire. The depth and breadth of their work could fuel endless conversations! My appreciation for comedy extends to all who manage to bridge cultural divides and leave a lasting impact with their humor. Steve's exceptional talent is undeniable; there isn't a film of his where the character portrayal hasn't immediately captured my appreciation.

[@shaunkay6480]

His appearance on Conan was described as 'Lovely Stuff' not my words Lynn, the words of Daniel Radcliffe.

[@adamtrendall557]

Daniel's slight shift away at 2:30 is a nice touch

[@CarlosGarcia2]

Daniel Ratcliff sounds like a little kids laughing in the background.

[@Gralex-1080]

Carlos Garcia well he would’ve been about 18 in this so hes not too far off from being a child

[@romanmarshall602]

There are two comments about him and they have both spelled Radcliffe wrong haha

[@missxelocin]

Dan Radcliffe has been a huge Alan Partridge fan growing up, quoting him on the sets of Harry Potter with his costars so this was especially endearing to watch. He almost became a little kid meeting Steve Coogan :D

[@croonyerzoonyer]

*Radcliffe

[@kevincollins614]

He says 'snuck' which we know, is in fact a word

[@TheDarkBlob]

It is indeed

[@vincevvn]

Yea what Ivy League school did he go to... smh....

[@peterholland82]

Past tense of sneak. It is a word.

[@ifalone]

snuck isnt a word, you went to harvard and you should know that...

[@samhirst2830]

In bastardised English it is. In Proper English, it's sneaked

[@michaela9830]

after 12 years, steve realized that he feels optimistic about being conan’s friend.

[@richb7569]

But not ambivalent

[@ElvenMans]

"Your fog lamps are on.. your fog lamps are on, there is no fog! There is no fog! No fog!"

[@mrgothampop]

Great line.

[@winstoncat6785]

I read all these lines and hear them in that unmistakeable, slightly irritated and smug Partridge voice. But SG doesn't work on US tv and they simply could not understand a character like Partridge.

[@missxelocin]

Wow! Having heard the Daniel Radcliffe episode of Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, watching Dan become a child when Steve interacts with him is brilliant. Dan's such a sweet guy. So glad that his idol hyped him there.

[@commaJim]

I was thinking the same thing! He's so giddy and shy around someone he clearly loves and admires. Super adorable.

[@xTheOxx]

Every time Conan leans in towards a guest, you notice the difference in head size and it is SHOCKING

[@nikobellic2086]

Big brain time

[@Oialca]

Haven’t laughed quite so much at a comment in a long time.

[@quinnwhittaker894]

Absolute comic maestro. Steve is genuine, intelligent and humble. He will always be Alan Partridge to me....... Lovely to see many others sharing comments on this outstanding comedian.

[@roberthewitt7728]

Sit perfectly still. Only I may dance.

[@bdre5555]

Conan in the last 30 seconds or so of this video is pure gold

[@thegoodgeneral]

Coogan should be more appreciated in America. He’s a genius.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

Americans are too stupid to appreciate genius

[@nedim_guitar]

I think the format of the American talkshow doesn't usually allow for long and interesting stories, a more open conversation. Letterman's new show does that, but this format is about getting the most in. It's fascinating how they pull it off night after night.

[@patreekotime4578]

This was a good example of when it breaks and we have a peek behind the setup. Usually conan is so good that we can imagine that the questions aren't fed to him and rehearsed.

[@rogerc23]

Letterman was on autopilot for his last 20 years. Couldn’t t watch it at all. And his new show is nothing more than propaganda.

[@SKa-tt9nm]

nedomedo clearly you are unfamiliar with the work of professional late night talk show guest, Norm Macdonald. Check out his moth story.

[@nedim_guitar]

@@SKa-tt9nm I actually am, but I found his show a chore to watch, strangely enough. I guess I'm not that interested in the guests, like David Spade, Drew Barrymore etc (but I've got nothing against them).

[@SKa-tt9nm]

nedomedo 😁 not what I meant. You mentioned the talk show format not being conducive to long and interesting stories. I agree with that assessment in general, but norm is famous for going on such shows and telling intentionally meandering jokes/stories. Here’s an example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHuxaqB4h71mq9E

[@maninchair6648]

I remember watching ET in England and we were so jealous at the pizza scene. Had no idea what the little fishes were.

[@dielaughing73]

Yes! They had something in a box, and it was pizza?? Blew my little mind in Oz too

[@lukef3559]

I remember watching it. Was totally confused. I was 5. 'Who ordered the pizza?' That was more alien to me than ET.

[@tonedowne]

Steve completely forgot the existence of greasy spoon cafes. Going out for breakfast couldn’t be more British.

[@Hrochnick]

Oh I do miss that! I've lived in CZ for the last 15 years, and a good greasy cafe breakfast is not something you can get here.

[@ilovecoffee7623]

Going out for breakfast is pretty normal in Bulgaria too.

[@chernobylcoleslaw6698]

That's what I thought!

[@sirprintalot]

He was talking about a time long ago, the 1980's rather than 2008.

[@cahillgreg]

Greasy spoon cafes wouldn't quite qualify over here in the US as proper food - just as we only use crockery where you settle for newspaper.

[@thegreatreverendx]

Damn, and here I am on the edge of my seat waiting to hear about his sister’s souvenirs.

[@zakmartin]

She brought back a stetson cowboy hat and a Smith & Wesson revolver.

[@liamshevill3705]

Steve coogan always in mind would be so super confident but it’s kind of charming to see him not quite so here

[@TexasTrojanPony]

“Your voice gets higher the more you lie.” E.g. “I love this show!” Masterful

[@tman5634]

Exactly, yet it seems most didn't get it. Well spotted 😀

[@missxelocin]

He said "I loved the show" being the EdFringe show in question. Not Conan's.

[@mr.sewadh8811]

That awkward laugh

[@joedoe783]

This whole exchange was very funny. Great stuff.

[@GreenHairedKaiba]

It's great banter, it really is.

[@MickyAvStickyHands]

This was his Hamlet 2 press tour. Under rated movie. I saw it opening day with 1 other guy in the theater. Heywood!

[@geovannicampos6158]

Love you Conan!

[@Seeker12x12]

The spirit of Partridge haunts him.

[@beingsshepherd]

Especially the "I'm straight by the way." faux pas.

[@slipslider9048]

Let’s face it, Partridge is a real part of his personality that he’s just amplified into a character.

[@smith077906]

Buffering for the last two minutes 🤣🤣

[@tmalone2530]

Damn I miss Conan's old show man

[@jonathananderson6303]

just listened to the new podcast and it was great

[@FatNorthernBigot]

This interview got funnier and more relaxed as it went on.

[@neoepicurean3772]

2:15 Yo. What's up with that Potter kid?

[@Twelve50TV]

Alan telling Harry Potter "YOUR THAT TO ME! "🤏 🤣

[@bekindandmerciful5145]

This is completely different to interviews in the UK, it's no way as natural...

[@ryancaruso9515]

Radcliffe is on some different kind of drugs

[@Devilish__]

Ryan Caruso alcoholic

[@yoitsads]

Love Conan - from Australia

[@ERCZ-4]

How brilliant is Coco

[@jimspammington1831]

A-ha back of the net. Well Norwich what a fine city. I heard him on North Norfolk Digital. He was really funny

[@carthag]

going out for breakfast blew my mind right now

[@blossom605]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 the faces 😂😂😂😆

[@shilliojr]

Lol 'young Steve coogan?' he was already an established UK national treasure by 08!

[@joseapsantos3633]

Boa noite, uma ótima entrevista maravilhosa.Adorei vídeo.

[@ThaSlymes]

Couldn't have said it better myself.

[@kipperrepublic2644]

Steve introduces America to Alan Partridge at 2:12

[@dpellek74]

Thanks Conan for making me rant lmao

[@kingbeauregard]

Steve Coogan is a master of impressions, and yet his impression of America was completely unconvincing.

[@thearsweirdvideoclub8663]

1:20 snuck isn't a word Steve.....

[@GatherYeRosebudsWhileYeMay]

Lol i love Conan

[@howardsternisbatman]

This is great banter.

[@wetkneehouston6293]

Steve looked so uncomfortable at the end

[@ghostofvalor4349]

Upload more from the vault! You made the content already! Easy internet points.

[@mattmays9063]

The last minute and fifty seconds of this clip are just one of the several reasons I believe Conan is the King of Late Night, finally surpassing the late Johnny Carson.

[@Zetsuke4]

conan is so nice

[@sagar1589]

Conan looked like like he was holding back his jokes

[@patldennis]

This is where he gets all of Alan's Funny stories..

[@swr1240]

Seriously, one of the funniest exchanges I've seen! They're both great. Conan is a master of improv!

[@mikewellwood1412]

Sadly, I can't agree. I'd just watched an interview with Steve and Clive Andersen that was genuinely funny. this was nothing like that. Admittedly the Andersen one was one-to-one. The multiple guest chat show format is very awkward. Edit: actually, the really funny one was with Jonathan Ross, although Andersen is funny as well.

[@Nefilum]

Smooth.

[@mrbigolnuts3041]

....and sometimes it's a little tricky getting some charlie before the show

[@Bobmudu35UK]

People have been eating breakfast in cafes in the UK for decades.

[@paulp1008]

...this is comedy..not a documentary...

[@lodevijk]

@@paulp1008 Yeah, but people watch comedy shows for their news

[@grammyskigin2883]

Hello he said it was the 70's how many decades ago was that?

[@lodevijk]

@@grammyskigin2883 The so-called full english breakfast is a century long tradition which predates cafes. Britain had cafes serving breakfast earlier than the us.

[@carolynrogers5762]

Steve woke up next to Courtney Love and said " Wait. Am I bring punk'd !?! "

[@willyboyw.5771]

Love his "Trip To..." and "Alan Partridge" movies

[@SKa-tt9nm]

Willyboy W. Check his early work on The Day Today.

[@FelixTurner]

classic conan

[@alphadream953]

im loving this suit

[@gravypods8293]

Steve looks like Paul Simon in this

[@joaquinlopez7144]

Hi Conan!!!

[@Rozza2k]

Steve coogan has never looked more nervous 🤣

[@joadbreslin5819]

He wasn't getting a good response from that audience.

[@Rozza2k]

@@joadbreslin5819 I don't think he was at his best to be fair to them, this was when Steve was trying to make his way into america and I think the nerves got to him

[@joadbreslin5819]

@@Rozza2k Nonetheless, that was a very tough audience. They were giving very little to him. I think a sustained response of that type would start to shake the nerves of just about any comedian.

[@charlesjay8818]

@@joadbreslin5819 there was nothing for the audience to respond to

[@johnmc3862]

Meh not really.

[@tahakhizer37]

WHAT DID SHE BRING? WHERE'S THE REST OF THE STORY?

[@dperson9212]

"That was just a noise"

[@Samsgarden]

Imagine what a step down it is for a funny British comedian to appear on an American talk show

[@markchapin750]

Imagine being one of those troglodytes who thinks that there's not anything funny outside their own regional area.

[@cbalan777]

But did his sister bring back souvenirs? ...DID SHE?!

[@Dangermoose-rv6bb]

Yeah, she went to New York and all he got was a lousy t-shirt

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

Conan looks like a giant sitting at that desk.

[@rosshristan1396]

Great impromptu!

[@davidneill]

A wild Daniel Radcliffe appears.

[@Mixboy2105]

Snuck isn't a word Steve...

[@Surv1ve_Thrive]

"Lovely stuff" Shaking Stevens

[@OfficialFingazMC]

Was Steve still bangin' the coke when he did this interview?

[@Oialca]

I think you’ll find he absolutely was

[@OfficialFingazMC]

@@Oialca Yeah, seems it. I know he can get nervous buy he was proper fidgety and manic. Still love him and his work though either way!

[@0flan]

I was waiting for Steve's impression of been in America?

[@simontung6451]

Now I want to know what the souvenir was...

[@rayman17578]

He did the voice of Jimmy Savile on Spitting Image 🤣🤣

[@geraldinehill711]

Defo off the welt

[@roberthavercroft1992]

Coogan is a minor comic genius but he didn't do himself any favours with this interview.

[@lukegale7812]

@Pink Alien Coogan is the one of the greatest. I can't think of many better

[@garethmorgan3665]

@@lukegale7812 Partridge is next level genius. Without a shadow my favourite comedy creation bar non.

[@LeMerch]

@@lukegale7812 He is practically unheard of outside the UK. He's tiny.

[@lukegale7812]

@@LeMerch I feel sorry for those people

[@cfg908]

Lmao Steven is great! I love British humor. I love Hamlet 2! That movie is hilarious!

[@zakmartin]

Is that the one where Hamlet catches his uncle masturbating and exclaims "Ahaa!" - ?

[@GrungeMaster92]

Henry potter coooool

[@secularscot5822]

DAAAN DAAAAN DAAAAAAAN!

[@expertexcavatinginc]

When's the US version of saxondale coming?

[@douglaskalberg8899]

It's really hard to find the original version in Europe, he seems to be pretending it never happened.

[@jameshudson169]

you cut off before the sister souvenir story!

[@taint_misbehavin]

I remember when this aired, back in 1928.

[@AliRaza1G]

Nice

[@Citizen475]

What on Earth was up with Coogan? You’d think he’d never been in front of a camera in his life. Talk about uncomfortable. I was squirming

[@captainroger]

He was having a nerdgasm

[@doodlefisher234]

Are we watching the same video?

[@mistyblueeyes4024]

So what. He was fine.

[@dner75-xh9le]

What? He was being himself. I guess you fail to understand British comedy. You must have been expecting the overconfident Alan Partridge. Newsflash: That's a character.

[@jr5993]

@@dner75-xh9le no its more subtle he is usually more confident in interviews.

[@anilmishra5947]

Heh henhe he... 0:43

[@johnmc3862]

Coogan and O Brien, 2 irish lads 😅

[@TeamCoco]

Steve Coogan's episode of "Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend" is out now. apple.co/TeamCoco

[@michaela9830]

Team Coco listening to it right now! i love it 🧡

[@shawninnabarrett3675]

www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/advocacy/global-childhood-report-2019-pdf.pdf page 15 of report and page 14 of report read on pneumonia Hasabullah recovered from life-threatening pneumonia thanks to treatment from a health worker trained by Save the Children. Now his mother Mukta tells others in their village about services at the community clinic, and many more children from poor families are being treated. When 8-month-old Hasabullah’s ordinary-seeming cold turned into pneumonia, Mukta, his mother, did not know what to do. The family is very poor and she could not afford a doctor visit. Even if she did have money, there was no hospital or recognized doctor nearby.“I felt I could do nothing but cry,” said Mukta. TOO LITTLE PROGRESS ON PNEUMONIA Childhood pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children under age 5 and it kills more children than diarrhea, malaria and HIV combined. In 2017, over 800,000 children died from pneumonia. Pneumonia- related deaths are falling more slowly compared to deaths caused by other childhood diseases.58 Pneumonia affects children and families everywhere, but is most prevalent in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa and is strongly linked to poverty and exclusion.59 The children most at risk tend to be from the poorest families in rural areas and urban slums.They are the most likely to be malnourished and the least likely to be immunized, diagnosed and treated.60 By 2030, pneumonia will kill 11 million more children unless steps are taken to strengthen health systems and ensure all families have the tools they need to prevent and treat this illness.61 Scaling up proven, low-cost, low- tech interventions - including immunizations, exclusive breastfeeding and better nutrition - could prevent nearly half (5.3 million) of these deaths.62 And yet, progress to stop pneumonia is being hampered by too little invest- ment and by persistent inequities within countries.63 what about antibiotic it sound these organizations deliberaliy want people sick so they sell alternative methods and not use antibiotic caus it is cheap and effective there is no immunization from pneumonia they refer t flu shots? global-childhood-report-2019-pdf.pdf www.savethechildren.org/content/dam/usa/reports/advocacy/global-childhood-report-2019-pdf.pdf

[@PopeLando]

So why did you show an interview where Steve ballsed it up?

[@WilyEarthworm]

Love Steve Coogan but that sucked ass.

[@Zetsuke4]

enjoyed the poscast

[@Averagemetalenjoyer115]

Steve coogan: I’m not gonna bury another Batman

[@normanno8514]

i really wanted to hear the souvenir story

[@psychochicken9535]

Love that guy.

[@erch4882]

I think he feels ambivalent about being Conan’s friend

[@premasru]

I miss Conan on TV😂😢

[@joekidd2291]

Ah-ha!

[@mastduniyanews6514]

nice

[@craigroaring]

They had low-flow shower heads at Coogans motel.

[@vincevvn]

Wow this was only 12 years ago... imagine telling him back then he would be able to order almost anything he wanted to eat at the touch of a button delivered right to his door.

[@boskee]

Vincent Valentine huh? That’s what we already had in 2008

[@simonsimon325]

Yeah, but he was telling a story about the late 70s.

[@Pulsonar]

Steves pizza story was about his sister’s trip to America, many moons ago, 1977 in fact