Tracee Ellis Ross Once Got Dropped By Her Agent | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

[@ohotnitza]

Tracee and Conan have the same energy. It's hilarious watching them together

[@florete2310]

Yeah. If that woman doesn't pop, I don't know who does, I swear. If anything, Tracee is the living, breathing prime example for restless pop syndrom💯

[@denayture]

I can't believe they missed the opportunity for Tracee's french accent to meet Sona's french accent

[@chadwickerman]

The way Conan said so seriously "but now I'm old," broke my heart a little bit.

[@fictionmyth]

I feel like we just watched how a writers room for a skit comedy show works. Someone drops some random fun idea, next person picks it up and adds to it, next person might add a bit of a dud but that sets up the next person to alley oop the dud into a slam dunk. This was a great time and a really interesting thing to watch. I could watch these people interact like this forever.

[@ericwilliams1031]

I don't watch much TV so I don't see her shows, but she is an absolute delight. I Didn't know Diana Ross was her mother. I hope she gets the great roles she deserves. She's very entertaining to listen to.

[@InTheFramePod]

Absolute delight was exactly what I was going to say. She just radiates

[@imalwaysright]

Girlfriends was so popular in Black culture. There’s something so likeable about Tracee. Fun, a great guest, great storyteller

[@IlPookiell]

Black women culture

[@AsherMolina]

​@@IlPookiellI'm a man and loved it

[@IlPookiell]

@@AsherMolina chump

[@IlPookiell]

@@AsherMolina chump

[@libssweet8233]

Not just black women, we watched it (Mexican family) too, but my brother really loved that show!!!

[@gchild1286]

I loved this clip. All for of you made the other 3 crack up. Not to mention I absolutely adore both Sona and Tracee’s laughs.

[@johnnewman7373]

Damn! Tracee is great!! She fits in with the three chums perfectly. I could watch these four all day.

[@Turok1134]

3:19 This sounds like something out of Seinfeld. George: "They told me I don't have it, Jerry. Told me I've got no pop." Jerry: "No pop?" George: "No pop!"

[@ctrainbeats]

Lmao exactly!!

[@joannemcgriff2016]

Amazing how we as African Americans watch every type of programming regardless of culture, but that's not so with alot of other culture's.

[@trfrierson]

And alot of people white shows I didn't get. They could get away with low talent and we give it all and no one cares

[@shannonallaround9490]

Yep

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Totally agree

[@rob-v1y]

Conan when Harrison Ford noticed he had a card with "Hans Solo" written on it: "Yeah, but I don't really feel you "popped" in that role."

[@drebone1986]

I remember her from Girlfriends obviously but I finally noticed her all of her on Lyricist Lounge and I was hooked then. I dabbled with Reed between the lines but Black-ish felt like a natural evolution for her. I wasn't trying to follow her but I didn't miss anything of hers and I'm glad I didn't, one of the most underrated performers ever and I say that not knowing about her mom being Diana Ross until Black-ish, I was just enjoying her organically 😊

[@dalisegar2513]

Anytime I have seen her in a show, she is the most memorable one. ❤ Love TEAM COCO!

[@stevenqu3]

Oof, listening to them talking about the first job paradox.

[@breatheandsoar]

My goodness this is my first time watching this show and boy the laughter is contagious. What a great episode.

[@stevenhaas9622]

Regarding the Biden as tech savvy genius bit at the end. way back in the 80s on SNL Phil Hartman did a hilarious sketch where he played Reagan just like that. Guests would come into the oval office and Reagan would pretend to be an out of it dementia addled loveable old grandpa with the jelly beans etc. But then when they left he would immediately turn into a scheming Machiavellian badass.

[@florete2310]

I'd sooo love to see Dana Carvey do that Biden / Oculus Rift bit..., like, "Come on, guys. Oculus rift... Come, on - bear with me..." LOL😂

[@DeltaEcho303]

"Goodbye, little girl..." "BACK TO WORK!!!"

[@marisgoldenhour6212]

😆 I remember that sketch! It was so brilliantly done by Phil Hartman. So many comedic moments missed over the years from his tragic passing.

[@Crewelperleology]

Thank you, Tracee and the gang! I didn't know how much I needed that belly laugh out loud. 🤣🥰

[@donovanharrison3516]

Great bit ... I'll say it again in my my best Tony Burton impression, "you keep hittin' dem bullseyes Conan, keep 'em comin Conan, keep 'em comin 🙏.

[@zufalllx]

Love Tracee so much. She seems like a super fun person to hang out with.

[@LeilaChapman29]

Oh yeah she definitely pops ♥️♥️

[@brotherdandy]

I remember her first from” The Lyricist Lounge” show on MTV.

[@CLHays]

When she said "... but your name's not TRACEE !?", she sounded just like that old Late Night show sketch ... ... "The INTERRUPTER!"

[@TimBowermeister]

You beat me to it. She left me wanting more of her as 'The Interrupter'

[@CLHays]

"-- prevented you from making the comment you WANTED TO MAKE ?!?"

[@oscarcovarrubias5874]

That's so awesome how they all join in on the bits!

[@rangers11ization]

But your name's not Tracee😂

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

The weird thing is the city of Detroit is a French word meaning, "Strait," which has to do with large bodies of water,

[@bluekitty3731]

I hate having to prove I'm not a bot by clicking on the pictures of motorcycles! I always get it wrong!

[@shannonallaround9490]

Me too 😂😂😂

[@georgejorden6269]

I love Tracee. She is smart and funny. Girlfriends was a show that everyone could relate to whether black, white or however you identify. I loved Girlfriends It was a fantastic show..

[@maxwellpemberton]

Idk why exactly but I'm so proud of Gourley for getting one of the biggest lauughs of this clip with that Biden bit lol

[@taylorlconner]

I relate to Gourley so much… I’m never the loudest one in the room so when I get a good one in it feels like a big success!

[@xwarped83]

I have known of her for years now and she still looks the same.

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love Tracee and her different comedy characters, she is a natural born star that the camera absolutely loves. And her giggle is so terrific. Love how Conan and the gang are just laughing throughout this entire podcast episode. How wrong her past agent was, 💯 stupidity. Does she ever pop, hahaha. Love her first pop culture defining 2000’s all female sitcom Girlfriends. 😂🤣😆❤👑⚜️🏆💎🎧🎙️

[@IsaacNYC212]

0:33 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@jeffdawson2786]

Tracee is a gem.

[@eyeDavid]

She’s got the charisma of Jeff goldblum. I’d watch her just exist

[@JudgeDredd_]

Hahahahah this was absolutely hilarious

[@jumpsuitCD]

Sona would find TER so hilarious since her humor is very similar to Conan lmao

[@ArgChica]

Girlfriends was the best!!❤❤ What in the hell?!?! I don't know one person in my generation that didn't watch it. Just ludacris she didn't get her props for it. 😤

[@ledadunlop7467]

Lol at: I swear to God, I paid THE VERSION! I wanna watch the show!!! And: Are you a sitting President? None of us can escape it. 🤤

[@atenachos6282]

Detroit was founded by the French 😂

[@lachauntiswashington231]

This is great.

[@MrSuperbear90]

i wish Sona woudlve done here french accent right there 1:10

[@EnriqueTellezChan]

I was thinking the same, it would be so funny

[@patriciapeoples5667]

Move on Tracee, because the system that we live in will chew us up and spit us out. I wish you the best. Love always, Patricia ❤😊

[@damianvila]

To whoever programs those awful bots in the comments: do something else. Try gardening. Programming bots is not your thing. You're horrible at it. Really, reassess your career decisions.

[@hankdatank09]

Loved lyricist lounge show

[@MaxineShaw_84]

That show was GREAT. Feels like nobody remembers it.

[@hankdatank09]

@@MaxineShaw_84 facts. It’ll be awesome if they put the show on streaming services

[@brotherdandy]

She’s from Detroit 😂

[@ohotnitza]

I miss black-ish. So glad black AF is getting another season though!

[@patriciapeoples5667]

Thank you for this video. Tracee always remember nothing is guaranteed. Its doesn't matter weather your family member is famous, it's about you. Sometimes people really do you a favor without you are them knowing it. The system will chew you up and spit you out. Also remember you do have a gift. You gift will lead you to better things. Please do not look back. As we get older time and changes move on. Are you really happy on this video? Maybe yes or no. Let your talent lead you to better opportunities. Love always, Patricia ❤😊

[@andyhsong]

she's hilarious

[@EnzoPontrelli]

I remember this story that really hurts she's got better representation now & i say today she's a massive success very proud of what she's doing beautiful, fun, funny & very talented. ❤

[@TheChanning]

SO POPPED

[@almarks6331]

I used to watch Girlfriends when I was a kid.

[@owenmckoy1202]

I’d love to see tracee do some voice acting

[@djmizzou3030]

She's gotta be a popper. She's gotta pop.

[@cedejaferrarithompson9843]

I love Tracee Elise Ross of daughter of Diana Ross the singer and actress

[@imalwaysright]

Conan is looking so handsome to me

[@adrientucker5949]

Good show. Is it possible that Ross's persona, at least in that moment, didn't "pop"? Critical statements can be life-altering, no matter the potential of the individual.

[@terrymbridges]

Anyone else think Matt is super handsome?

[@ConanThreepwood]

I do! each podcast episode I crush harder on him lol

[@handsomejonny6211]

Hey Coney, did you write any of my favorite Sniglets? Those ice chunks that build up behind your tires and then fall off is called a Slurd. I also still remember the door mat opening shoes. This guy goes to move the mat that opens the door, and he walks on it in front of a vending machine, and realizes its the mat that opens doors. So he makes a pair of shoes and walks to the bank, hijinks ensue! waka waka! I think it won some small award that year. What a long strange career, I have never had a job longer than a few months

[@Littlebigtime]

Lol

[@patreekotime4578]

I'm just glad everyone agrees that streaming TV is awful and stupid.

[@dgs.creates]

Oh Sona...such little knowledge of Detroit and its French connection.

[@baperacks-com6801]

Her mind is too busy to be a good wife

[@sebastianfischer2082]

And? Why does that matter she's not marrying you 😂

[@baperacks-com6801]

@sebastianfischer2082 no she is not marrying the most talented person in California. Nice try NPC ----->bow

[@sebastianfischer2082]

@@baperacks-com6801 Jesus Christ someone's got ego issues 🤣

[@oliver-chenaidu4950]

Was Josh Groban her agent? He always wants his ladies to pop!

[@PennyLoansCorporationOfSouthAf]

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[@lindaneisrael2996]

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[@PennyLoansCorporationOfSouthAf]

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[@convertstone9493]

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[@nicoleaba6142]

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[@AndorranStairway]

Maybe it's just me, but I find it a bit iffy for her to talk about the privilege of others when her parents are huge names in show business who contributed greatly to her entry into show biz.

[@imalwaysright]

When did she talk about “privilege of others”. Even with her parents name, she was paid dust and not given scripts. And her being successful on a Black show meant nothing to industry folks

[@JITCompilation]

⁠@@imalwaysrightwhich is really fucked when you consider that white nepo babies like Amy Schumer just get opportunities thrown at them despite having no talent. So basically, you can struggle being talented and black in the industry DESPITE being a nepo baby

[@yomamma359]

🤨🤨🤨

[@AndorranStairway]

@@imalwaysright she spoke about Conan’s privilege, which is something you might’ve missed. I’m not sure you know this, but many people have spent their entire lives trying to get a serious acting gig, but only a small minority do. I don’t know where you got the part where she was “paid dust” as well, because it doesn’t take much effort to look up her biography to see that that isn’t true. If you think that’s “dust”, then I shudder to think what you consider to be minimum to average wage.

[@patreekotime4578]

That's kinda her point. Even with a hit show and all the check boxes she still couldn't get work, still wasn't "in" enough for the Tonight Show, etc. Imagine how much harder it is for someone with none of that.

[@tjmichael4900]

Sounds really hard to get into Hollywood. Not your Harvard degree or a famous singer mother get people through easily.

[@vincevvn]

Gotta love when people constantly blame failing on the color of their skin. Everyone of every color fails even Conan has failed over and over again. And if he was black would he be able to just say it’s because I’m black? No that would be ridiculous.

[@SwiftJustice]

Found the racist

[@issiewizzie]

thats what you took away from the whole 12mins?

[@yomamma359]

Glad you were paying attention,found the uneducated racist 🙄

[@patreekotime4578]

Maybe you didn't get anything about the conversation. The industry is incredibly fickle and difficult to navigate, with gatekeeping at every level. And in her specific case, being on a successful black show on a black network wasn't enough to get her on the Tonight Show. She never said she was a failure. She said certain doors were closed to her DESPITE HER SUCCESS. Were YOU aware of her work before seeing this video?

[@BigSqueeGG]

Tracee is a comedy genius.

[@DerezD-l2j]

My boo so funny and gorgeous talented and I love all her characters 🥰🙏🏽😍🍑

[@JoseAngelHernandez-PhD]

[@allocater2]

> nobody escapes it ARR 🏴‍☠🦜