Ron Howard Became The Narrator Of “Arrested Development” By Accident | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@toddjohnson350]

I love how Ron looks over at Sona and Gourley for extended periods while he's talking instead of just focusing on Conan. Pretty cool.

[@bukealicious9146]

I came to the comments to say the same!

[@tiredhands1]

Same. Similar to how certain guests on the talk show would look over to Andy from time to time and include him in the conversation. Sign of class.

[@ronmorey3475]

Yes! He is such a respectful person and I think that's one of the elements that makes him a great director.

[@dudekazoo]

I was noticing that! He seems like a really swell fellow.

[@AndyAcker]

Classy as hell

[@Firenutz]

My dad died unexpectedly when I was 13. The Fonz and Richie Cunningham helped me believe I’d be ok and life would get better. And it did.

[@MrBudNess]

It’s so true. Arrested Development is a comedy masterpiece, but made so by having Ron Howard as the narrator. The distinct voice just brought it all together. Amazing.

[@john_avernia]

Arrested Development. At least the first 3 seasons was peak comedy. A masterpiece of a show.

[@felipeiglesias]

We do not talk about those two seasons!

[@Coastfog]

There's more than 3 seasons? I don't think so, you must've mixed something up.

[@LautaroQ2812]

First 3 seasons are the only seasons. Literally 10/10 scriptwriting. I've watched it like 4 times already and every time I get the jokes on a different layer. It's astounding to me.

[@Silphage]

Season 4 is underrated, but yes S1-3 are peak.

[@felipeiglesias]

@@Silphage **introduce gif of Frank Reynolds saying “no!” **

[@charlockprime]

Watching Ron speak is a lesson in respecting a room. He's not only engaging in the way he discusses a topic, but he looks around at everyone as he speaks. It's just a very cool, natural thing that not everyone grasps when they're talking to a group of people.

[@DeltaEcho303]

I laughed out loud when Kitty tried to insult George Michael by calling him "Opie," and the Narrator chimed in "and she better watch her mouth."

[@PeterPeirce-pv3mm]

that wasn't kitty, it was the pr lady who was only in one episode

[@256k_]

i *JUST* got that joke now :D thank you

[@raymondm.9954]

My favorite narrator line has to be, "To be clear, no one was making fun of Andy Griffith."

[@tnate6004]

I loved those insider Ron Howard jokes they would occasionally sneak in!

[@thanksfernuthin]

I remember watching Arrested Development when it first aired and thinking "Is that Ron Howard?!!". A pleasant surprise and I was hooked.

[@nailatiylluf]

I feel the best line of the show is Narrator “So Michael decided to do some detective work of his own.” Michael “Did you burn down the storage locker?” Patrice O’Neal “ Oh most definitely”

[@VancouverAvatar]

I thought it was 'almost definitely' but it's still a great line and a great episode!

[@TwixiMixiPixi]

I think about that line "oh most definitely" so much. The way the actor delivered it was great!

[@matthewphillips5911]

I also love when George Michael is wadding up paper around the bottom of the stand, and Patrice says: "Oh, I'm definitely getting blamed for this."

[@rdr99310]

Ah Patrice, the Flamer. Jokes within jokes within jokes....what a master class of comedy.

[@Chalepastel]

my absolute favorite line is Ron Howard saying "Hey! That's the name of the show!"

[@cvgurau]

Ron Howard being the narrator on Arrested Development led to what is probably my favorite joke on any sitcom ever. Lindsey calls Michael and Opie- do-gooder or something, and the narrator says “Lindsey doesn’t know what she’s talking about and she had better watch her mouth.” When I tell you I CACKLED 🤣🤣🤣

[@toad1er]

"There's always money in the Banana Stand" I cant remember the last time I had uncontrolled laugh out loud laughter from a sitcom.

[@mtnslice]

Cash! How many times do I have to say, there’s ALWAYS. MONEY. IN THE BANANA STAND

[@jamesascher8147]

Arrested Dev has one of the highest laughs per minute ratings of all time

[@cdbsk76]

For me the only other show that comes close in 'LPM' is 30 Rock. ...oh and The Simpsons, at its peak. (so dense with jokes that, 30 yrs later, they're STILL stuck in my brain)

[@embracethemystery]

Ron is so goddamn likeable. And speaking of Arrested Development, Jason Bateman is the perfect "everyman" in whatever role he plays.

[@papamurrth1]

Ron Howard is a living legend

[@jeffhoyer2722]

It's incredible how many hit shows Ron has been a part of over so many decades 👏🏼

[@marcpelosi380]

Watch Conans face as Ron is telling the narrator story. He is so enthralled. This is what puts him above the others. His genuine love of comedy and television.

[@ThatsOnYoutube]

Conan has a tie and jacket on, you can tell he's looking to impress Ron! Shame he didn't bring pants.

[@strats991]

Ah, so you're the intern whose job is to be under the table.

[@ThatsOnYoutube]

@@strats991 Someone has to clean up all the water spills.

[@jongawel4589]

That was Ron's demand

[@kidyuki1]

Sona: Conan, are you wearing a tie to impress Ron? Conan: Do you think he noticed?

[@PatrickKeating]

No one told him the TBS show was over

[@JasonGastrich]

His voice is so crazy, stupid, frank and perfect on Arrested Development

[@cdbsk76]

"Roast beef."

[@KaiserVonWilhelm1]

Arrested Development is my favorite. I always loved the unique style of packing so many little jokes into so little time. I can't even imagine enjoying the show to its fullest when Netflix didn't exist, cuz I rewatch it a few times catching new jokes in there. Such a good show and Ron is legendary as the narrator.

[@MrEffdot]

Ron Howard as Ritchie Cunningham angrily saying, "Bucko," still cracks me up :)

[@alvarhanso6310]

Arrested Development has more jokes per minute than most stand up acts. The original 3 seasons are so amazing. I think Parks & Rec took a big leaf out AD's writing style to allow for a similar non-stop jokes that forces rewatching. Since he passed recently will add, I cannot think of Carl Weathers without saying, "Woah, woah, woah, lotta meat left on that bone. Throw it in a pot, mix in some veggies, some broth... Baby, you got a stew goin!" RIP Jessica Walter, too. No one else could possibly have inhabited Lucille Bluth.

[@Kitty8791]

RIP Greef Karga/Chubbs & Mallory Archer 😥

[@fieonshakespearenut]

Yes, when I'm putting things in the organic trash, I'll often think of Carl Weathers. I imagine he would want all of my veggie peelings for a stew.

[@tnate6004]

Jessica Walter was an actress that worked hard and consistently for decades, doing lots of guest spots on crime dramas and other serious roles in movies and TV (she started as a "bad girl" on the soap Love of Life). That she ended her career proving she was an amazing comedic actress on AD and Archer is a testament to her talent.

[@mconfive2nine]

A true legend. Grew up watching Ron on everything possible, now still enjoying his creations.

[@MK-gv1wd]

Arrested Development is one of the best shows ever. Even in the last seasons where it's a little meh, I still really like it. But The first 3 seasons were borderline perfection. I still laugh at "get rid of the Seaward". "I'll leave when I'm good and ready."

[@Firenutz]

I was commuting back home from Chicago on a packed Metra while watching that episode on my laptop with headphones, and I started howling and laughing so hard at “the Seaward” line that every person in that full train car stared at me like I was insane, and all it did was make me laugh harder to the point where I was crying and very likely peed a little.

[@PaulDozierZZoMBiE13]

I love how Ron makes sure to make eye contact with everyone at the table. When I was a young man trying to learn how to navigate social interactions, that was a hard lesson. People like it when you make them feel included and it's such an important part of being a good communicator. Of course once I learned that lesson, I started making friends suddenly and shook off that shy little boy I'd been my whole life. Seeing his dedication to engage with each person in his presence must make directing a shade or two easier than someone who is more reserved. Just something I wanted to add. Cheers, all!

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

"Remain perfectly still, only I may dance." - Conan O'Brien to Bart Simpson

[@kennycoulter5525]

That came to mind for me too. I figured it was a nod to it.

[@phaedraremington6247]

That just reminded me of this: Conan O'Brien: Listen, I may have lost my freakishly long legs in the war of 2012, but I have one thing you'll never have: A SOUL. Bender: Pffft. Conan O'Brien: And freckles. Bender: WAHHH.

[@256k_]

arrested development was absolute comedy perfection. nothing can ever beat it. absolutely genius.

[@jonathanbarr9764]

Arrested Development was how I got introduced to Ron Howard, granted due to how young I was I didn't know who he was at the time but over the years I've become more familiar with his work.

[@apexerman1]

I'm still grateful he brought the story of Apollo 13 to life. It's such a remarkable pairing of story and talent to directing. Howard was perfect for that project.

[@thisisit2082]

@@apexerman1Ron Howard got his Best Director for the wrong film. He should have won for Apollo 13.

[@Jim-pt8kk]

Ron is not only a great actor and not only in the right spot the right time. He is super smart.

[@bridgestew]

Arrested Development was awesome for so many reasons, but the thing I hope I never forget is the business card for Tobias that said "Analrapist" on it. I laughed so hard at that I had to pause the show for about 10 minutes (not exaggerating) so that I didn't miss what came after that.

[@AndyAcker]

And then Tobias "upgraded" to "ANUSTART." Lol. There are dozens of us! DOZENS!!!

[@jaywinner328]

The narrator helped tie all the crazy things happening together.

[@RoboBoomStick]

Didn't know Conan was that big of Arrested Development, i could here him talk about it all day

[@RM6737]

Whenever he had someone from AD on his Late Night (and he had pretty much everyone, multiple times) he allways said something like "for my money, the best comedy out there and maybe the best ever". He allways was a strong advocate for AD, even when it was on the brink of cancelation (that is, every season).

[@kevinw712]

The first 3 seasons of ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT and first 3 seasons of COMMUNITY are simply as good as it gets for post-2000s television comedy

[@Ye4rZero]

He did one of the best narrations on Arrested Development I've heard, it just synced perfectly with the twisted nature of that great comedy

[@thewebstylist]

Thank God for Ron Howard being born, what an incredible life and talent and reach he’s had for billions of us

[@hankochai]

We all owe great thanks to Ron Howard for making Arrested Development happen.

[@Mrs.Frankenstein]

"Sit on it Howard!" Was the greatest thing ever lol.

[@krtenn2017]

Listening to this whole episode felt like an Arrested Development narration. I kept waiting to hear “Conan was on his way to Arizona…”. How about an episode of Conan O’Brien Must Go with Ron Howard narrating!

[@DJ-bj8ku]

I’ll always like season one of Happy Days the best because it was shot more like film and the actors were restrained. Fonz was more a tough than a god. Probably the best episode of that series was Richie going to give Fonzie his Christmas gift and seeing him by himself in his garage heating up a can on a hot plate. The humanity of that episode was worth all the laughs that series got over the years.

[@tnate6004]

I'm not sure but I think they were initially trying to be like the movie American Grafitti, which had been a huge hit the previous year. There was a sort of pilot for the show that aired on a 1972 episode of Love, American Style called "Love and the Happy Day".

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Great conversation Ron and Conan. Thanks for this Team Coco producers, crew. Peace and Love Y'all

[@davewestner]

Comedy perfection indeed. I'd be hard pressed to think of anything funnier and more creative than Arrested Development.

[@Theateroi]

Now the story of a beloved late night host who has a podcast, the world's worst assistant, and the one Matt Gourley who had no choice but to keep them all together. It's a Gerbil Acknowledgement.

[@jenniferschmidt8280]

Andy Griffith, Happy Days, Night Shift, SNL, Simpsons, Conan Must Go, Late Night, Arrested Development are responsible for so many laughs in my life. I also love that they have seemingly stayed away from the cesspool of Hollywood.

[@Ishai1]

It's really too bad so many people missed Arrested when it was first on TV. Luckily a lot of people in the industry loved it so it kept going despite poor ratings. I remember "forcing" friends to borrow the DVD of the first season, and they all became big fans after watching that.

[@SteveBluescemi]

I also forced my friends to watch it and they mostly didn't like it lol. It was only when it came out on Netflix that suddenly they all became fans. It was ahead of its time.

[@Allenmarshall]

I'm so glad you guys had Ron on! 👍🏻

[@civilape]

I will always pick up a joke or two that I've missed or didn't appreciate in previous watches

[@YourCritic]

Arrested Development is still my favorite comedy of all time. Like Conan said, such a dense show and almost every line and visual has a joke in it. Takes multiple viewings to just catch them all.

[@sunshine3914]

Haven’t had a tv in years. Only shows I miss are; South Park, Craig Ferguson, Arrested Development, & My Name is Earl.

[@brad2381]

3 of these are in my top 10 shows. Best go find out what Craig Ferguson is all about.

[@Kitty8791]

Craig Ferguson was recently on Tom Papa's podcast. Seems Craig has a podcast of his own & is working on a new book.

[@josakura]

Tbh this is my first time hearing about Ron Howard and upon stumbling onto his wiki page, man oh man, he is a national treasure! 😮

[@theJohnGaltLine]

Arrested is definitely in my top five TV comedies of all time.

[@chrisburns514]

Arrested Development is legendary

[@gavinballin2323]

This is such a great watch!

[@xidada666]

Just remember folks.. There's always money in the banana stand.

[@crush41gb]

I have a frozen banana stand sign from the show hanging in the house. Best wedding gift from 2012. :)

[@dielaughing73]

NO TOUCHING

[@MeAuntieNora]

I'll meet you down at the big yellow joint.

[@crush41gb]

Remember the song for Franklin lol?

[@ReginaRealtor]

After watching this I'm going to start RE-re-watching "Arrested Development". It definitely is perfection. 😎

[@breakthrough8628]

I used to come home from kindergarten and watch happy days at lunch. This was the 80s so was reruns but was good old fashioned comedy. Who else misses those days?

[@Bitshitter]

I remember when Happy Days transitioned to being performed in front of an audience. "Happy Days Was Performed In Front Of A Live Audience" was the first narrated disclosure of any situation comedy that I personally can acknowledge, although there were other Sit-Coms that were that never had this initial announcement (The Mary Tyler-Moore Show, Maude, All In The Family, etc.). The tone of the show changed, and not just with the Fonzi character becoming more of a focus. The initial season's shows centered around Howard's character Richie Cunningham, and was more of a reflective experience in Richie's young life as a high school teenager learning how to become a young man. But once the show went before a live audience, the show became more boisterous, slap-stick in it's comedy approach. I guess performing on a live stage required the actors to be louder with their projections, and that changed the "personality" of the show from an introspective life-lesson of a boy growing into a man, to straight sit-com comedy.....

[@tnate6004]

MTM had the studio audience notification on the closing credits and Norman Lear's shows usually had the announcer read it over the closing credits.

[@GoodMenstruationAttitude]

Talking about the narrator of Arrested Development, and not hearing that ukelele music, is unsettling

[@donwebster9292]

The narrator part was so great for this.

[@PrimarchX]

To be fair, Ron Howard was in American Grafitti, too, which was also a huge hit. So Happy Days shouldn't be that much of a surprise.

[@Gr8Layks]

Great interview!! 🎙️

[@michaelelliott1212]

"And THAT'S how you narrate a show!" Ron Howard breaking the 4th wall via voice alone. LOL

[@mohitsarchives]

It would be a funny idea for Conan to address these bots' comments on KZbin on his next podcast. There's potential for a bit.

[@HaHaThatIsFunny]

Agreed, but I doubt he reads the comments

[@Saerwen_Celeste]

Lol they always use avatars of butts 🤣

[@user-hf2ut2jk5y]

"Somewhere in this windy valley is the Lost Dutchman's mine"

[@DanielThureskog]

Also that Arabic guy, who spews out the exact same conspiracy theories/propaganda on the community posts. Which has also happened to ABC News' community posts.

[@jeffdawson2786]

Conan is really right on: Happy Days was THE show then. ❤

[@georgehennen]

"It wasnt the plan" The two coolest people side by side

[@fabriccioman]

I also watch and rewatch arrested development lol

[@Ibhenriksen]

Arrested Development is so great, you can watch the same episode again and pick up on something new each time.

[@patreekotime4578]

Using Ron as the narrator was so perfect. Here was this goofy show starring a former child actor who up till that point hadn't really done anything anyone had paid attention to in at least a decade, and then you hear the iconic voice of one of the biggest directors in Hollywood and it was just such a hilarious surprise. And then you kinda think maybe it's just for the pilot and he keeps going. It was one of many running gags on that show that just get funnier and funnier. Brilliant.

[@badad0166]

Daddy Rance as the Preacher in Dewey Cox is gold. The old sex could lead to dancing routine. I loved seeing him pop up in stuff in his later years.

[@cooleydbt]

I can't ever remember Ron Howard not wearing a hat after Happy Days

[@arlichar11]

it is wild to be on two iconic shows in two eras...

[@joshuasteward6097]

Three in three eras.

[@MsACC2011]

OK, so it isn't just me who feels this way about Arrested Development. If Conan is watching it over and over, I guess I'm alright.

[@sethf2009]

Definitely not the only one

[@RogueKT21]

Not sure Ron Howard actually acted as he seems to be the embodiment of the wholesome characters he played. Great guest!

[@QuesoGr7]

I've rewatched that sow probably like 5 times lol

[@paroxymal7688]

Wow that's the voice 😱😱😱

[@MaxFleye]

We were in a golden age of streaming TV. But that is so over now, sadly. Time to bring back longer seasons, and episodes where things actually happen...

[@navdhillon7912]

great guest

[@rhaineyrwc1974]

OMG I never watched this show! So excited to see it!!!!

[@edgarohito4662]

Narrarator: What Conan didn't know was that IT WAS all part of the plan afterall *ukelele plays*

[@jefffunke252]

One of my favorite moments in Arrested Development was when someone insulted George Michael by calling him Opie, and Ron narrates, "Jessie had gone too far, and she had best watch her mouth!" kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnualZxreZt4abMsi=6iDdUa5EwjlXNEYm&t=60

[@winkythemagicpixie5637]

Im waitin for my applause man....

[@thedude4672]

Ridiculously long ad before this video. I'm not watching a 3 minute commercial that I can't skip at some point.

[@sarcasmo57]

It is a great show.

[@newdigitalyoutube6059]

I want to hear more about "He's got answers"

[@krisrhodes5180]

Here's me clicking away during the t mobile ad but hoping the algos think I'm watching since I didn't just skip it. But will they know I clicked away?

[@GraemeGunn]

The last couple seasons of Arrested Development were... rough, to say the least.

[@donscottmacdonald]

Didja know that Ron Howard introduced The Clash on SNL?

[@AA-wc3tw]

Thank the gods we can fast forward through commercials.

[@brainwaiver1]

Ron Howard is the definition of normal in this world of confused standards.

[@anthonygutierrez6217]

Conman cooked his throat on hotones

[@shawnfloyd6542]

Word !

[@lachauntiswashington231]

Very good

[@breakthrough8628]

Ron howard is one of the goats. Who agrees?

[@fletchermunson6225]

Thanks for explaining what Apex mens.

[@ShawnLongfield]

Sit on it Ralph!

[@mynameisnotearl4383]

Arrested development is the movie this is spinal tap, without the rock music

[@Joe-kf5sm]

Just rewatched “Eat my dust”

[@GwenActually]

I've just started rewatching this show after being a huge fan when it was new. All the homophobia and transphobia is cringe now but so much of it is still so good

[@garyglasser6602]

Besides Arrested Development, wonder what Conan’s go-to top 5 sitcoms are? (Suspect The Simpsons is one of them …) I put Veep in there too

[@bridgestew]

Agreed. Veep should be in there if it is not. It is also a near-perfect show.

[@breakthrough8628]

Dear Conan when can we expect to see you back on late night?

[@Aleongray]

Opie is a national treasure

[@TheTopherocks]

His voice is the exact same. AD wouldn’t be the same without Ron.