Conan Reflects On The End Of His Late Night Talk Show l Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

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ABOUT CONAN O’BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND
Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way. Watch highlights of Conan, Sona Movsesian and Matt Gourley chatting with celebrities and meeting fans, along with special segments like “Review the Reviewers” and “Big Dick History.”
ABOUT TEAM COCO
Team Coco is the KZbin home for all things Conan O’Brien and the Team Coco Podcast Network. Team Coco features over 25 years of comedy sketches, celebrity interviews and stand-up comedy sets from CONAN on TBS and Late Night with Conan O’Brien, as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Literally! with Rob Lowe, Why Won’t You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, The Three Questions with Andy Richter, May I Elaborate? with JB Smoove and Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley.
Conan Reflects On The End Of His Late Night Talk Show | Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
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[@storiesbydarksaberlight1517]

Conan created this professional image of being a bit of a bully to his employees and has always played up the humor of that (and we all loved it!), but to hear Sona sincerely talk about what a great boss he is was really nice! The fact that he has so many employees who have stuck around for decades is really a testament to him!

[@beanholder3634]

Yeah I think there was a general understanding between the audience and the crew that it was for show c: Conan bringing the vast majority of his crew when he moved to TBS is the mark of someone who really respects his employees

[@TheLeatheryman]

Ellen Degenerate has left the chat

[@superfreak3050]

You won't see employees like that at Ellen LMAO

[@beanholder3634]

@@TheLeatheryman when Ellen said B positive she was talking about the bloodtype of the last staffer she drained

[@ando2821]

I’ve never gotten that image from him. Everything he does is for comedy reasons only

[@rickys7883]

That's part of Conan's legacy. It's the fact that some people have stuck with him from the very beginning, and that so many others have stuck with him for 25+ years. There has to be a good reason for that, and it likely has to do with Conan being a genuinely good person and boss.

[@goranhrastovik5364]

Conan, one of the best that ever did it. #stillstrong

[@vt4979]

It’s because he’s stripped away people’s opportunities and made them work for him forever. Of course I’m joking as plenty of talented people who worked at Conan’s show became hugely successful later on.

[@dianapennepacker6854]

Especially in show business. I work for people only. I've left my job several times due to my upper management and went through the thick and thin with what I like. I quit my job as an assistant manager due to this. She was horrible. I was like Sona.

[@lewgoogle5530]

She ought to love him. She has probably made a lot more money than any typical Production Assistant based on her on-screen time with Conan, and this is because Conan is such a creative and innovative guy who could see the entertainment potential in the back and forth between him and his staff. We all benefit in fact.

[@kryten09]

I'm 35, I've been watching Conan since I was 9. Always had a hard time sleeping and just happened to find this strange man with "Orange" hair being silly at night and it became a comfort. Something funny/happy/surreal before falling asleep. "Conan" was there all the nights, from personal moves across the country, through divorce, through births and deaths in my life. Could always rely on Conan to give me a laugh/smile, especially on days where I didn't have much to smile about. Always got love for "Coco" and happy to see his next endeavors.

[@bandjolyn]

To me, Conan's legacy isn't so much the bits, but it's the people he's influenced. From his staff, to the comics he's had on the show, to everyday idiots like me who wouldn't have survived teenage-hood without his self deprecation and lessons on how to be funny. Conan saved my life, in a very real way, and I hope he understands that his legacy is one that has truly saved people.

[@ozbullymorales1020]

I can’t remember the number of times I’d be awake in bed thinking negative thoughts, but Conan was always there to laugh me to sleep.

[@bluebomber-]

aww ❤😊...thats so nice...i'm so happy to hear it

[@fantasifoster]

The emotion from Sona at 7:26 and the following seconds as she starts to describe what it has been like working for Conan is palpable. And no-one deserves that like Conan does. I've always enjoyed him moreso than all the other hosts (close second is Craig Ferguson) and from all these clips and from the podcast I finally know why. Conan really cares, he is genuine, he wants people around him to thrive, he has a crazy respectable work ethic and he never makes it about himself, except for comedy sake. Conan and his employees have created something admirable and what a lot more of us ought to aspire to. I'm rambling a bit, but who cares. I love Conan and his relationship with Sona, Bley, Matt, etc.

[@jessi2077]

every pregnant person needs a hypesquad like Conan and Matt. They make me feel like I could conquer pregnancy lol

[@marseldechumavoy7583]

You did laugh out loud? Please for the love of god tell me did you actually laugh out loud while writing your comment

[@StupidjimmyInc]

@@marseldechumavoy7583 bruh moment

[@jessi2077]

@@marseldechumavoy7583 lol

[@authgg]

@@marseldechumavoy7583 lol

[@JNMKlover]

Why don't we? Like it's a miracle and a good mother is the most heroic force on the planet. Their safety and joy and health SHOULD be the villages responsibility. If she needs help, HELP her. Pray for her. Make sure she has the good parking spot, esp after 6 months. Ever had to pee really bad?

[@Saikzay]

Can’t wait to see what he does on HBO

[@Dianimations_]

same

[@Widderic]

Wait what's he doing?

[@ARandomStan]

it sucks for us non American folks coz last I checked hbo max is North America only

[@nation360bd]

@@ARandomStan we will watch it in a illigal streaming services

[@RedBreadTV]

@@ARandomStan I believe they wanna release HBO MAX globally later this year or next year. But probably not before Conan's new show.

[@MilmorInc]

I remember seeing the first trailer for Conan in theaters back in 2010. You were driving a race car and getting into a bunch of accidents. It was awesome.

[@argasatrio4526]

wow you old

[@jessi2077]

@@argasatrio4526 for remembering something from 2010? what are you, a fetus?

[@foimah]

@@jessi2077 to be fair, it’s been 11 years

[@argasatrio4526]

@@jessi2077 dont mad at me i am 23

[@argasatrio4526]

@@jessi2077 when conan got his late show, i am not even born yet

[@bridgetdraper5146]

My youngest daughter is expecting a son very soon. She is a petite porcelain lily white red head only 4'11" she and I saw you as pregnancy goals... You crush it! We pray for your safe healthy delivery as we prepare for hers! God Bless all!

[@hatelife3737]

I hope she makes it, those can be hard

[@privateburke1st]

@@hatelife3737 Jesus, man.

[@englishforsrilanka2535]

She'll be fine Bridget. Well wishes from Sunny Sri Lanka.

[@LazarusSlade]

Please tell me the baby daddy isn't a 7' 350 lb. Black man!

[@privateburke1st]

@@LazarusSlade what?

[@philkerr4548]

Conan: "Ok, now Im starting to feel things... No no, it was just gas..."

[@anutpalgogoi9741]

Classic Conan

[@newbigjon]

better it was Conan that said that than Sona

[@bluebomber-]

up near his sternum

[@pj101]

I'm not American so everything I know about late night is from KZbin. He is amazing person and comedian. I think this is the right time to move on from TV to whatever he wants. Even if it is just youtube. His podcasts also is successful and help us keep in touch with him. His legacy in TV and pop culture is amazing and all around the world. I really hope for some conan without borders and more interaction with non celebrities but I trust conan whatever he choose

[@richi1235]

he really just moves on to another channel (HBO) :-)

[@magicmachine1637]

As as a history buff I wish he would combine his passion for history with his creativity & humor to make some awesome documentaries, but I guess that might be a bit too niche

[@pj101]

@@richi1235 yes but he says at "some" point he will move to hbo wich is kind of suspicious. Also Andy in an interview mentioned that he told him and his stuff that they are free to search for other opportunities and that means that he is not taking them with him as he did after NBC.

[@pj101]

@@magicmachine1637 amazing idea, I never thought about it!

[@holyfuckwhy]

@@richi1235 hbo max isn't a channel

[@saiknight6901]

I discovered conan on youtube and his show doesn't air in my country anyway, so his online presence is good👏

[@Seabass_Fiction]

Conan is much more than a TV talk show host, he's hilarious and kind.

[@stauffap]

....except when he kicks pieces of water melon out of peoples hands.

[@prettyshinyspaghetti8332]

I think Conan doesn't feel anything is because this isn't the first time he's ended a talk show while uncertain about the future. That happened 11 years ago after he left the Tonight Show. So he hasn't grasped the meaning of this show ending yet

[@elfinstuff8934]

@@marseldechumavoy7583 I do.

[@JeskidoYT]

It will take him a while to realize he no longer has to deal with commercials or live audiences

[@mitchmcmahon4079]

@@marseldechumavoy7583 Wrong. You don't care. Plenty of others do care.

[@prettyshinyspaghetti8332]

@Rational Bassist I agree, ousted was the better word. I was more focusing on him ending the show with no clear way forward

[@MsContralto]

@@prettyshinyspaghetti8332 He wasn't ousted though? He left by his own decision when NBC proposed to move the Tonight Show an hour later. He refused that and left instead. I don't know. English is not my first language so maybe I don't really understand what ousted means.

[@EuanH91]

"Is one Conan?" "No" "Is the other one Conan?" laughed out loud

[@Jay-sy2fw]

“I don’t need the competition, I don’t need another Conan Gray out there”

[@Ianuarius]

"Yea, we're calling one Conan and the other one Jay."

[@1rimi21]

I thought for sure that the other one would be Conan

[@TuringMachine001]

Funnily enough, this ambiguity in language is at the heart of the solution to the Boy or Girl Paradox in statistics, so the joke is pretty insightful.

[@ChipCain]

I hope you guys realise how much you have helped us cope with the shittest of times. Gods bless you all. Love from Liverpool.

[@riggermorpus]

The last great late night talk show host walks off into the sunset.

[@benzaiten933]

walks off to HBO, you mean. he isn't gone and HBO with all it's money and no cencorship might give him a better environment to be creative.

[@ThomasHammerlund]

Walks off into the sunset and robs a bank in the old West apparently.

[@thenarrator5392]

@@ThomasHammerlund then a liquor store with his high school friend.

[@johnpulawski35]

Not true we still have Lily Singh I mean that sincerely, she has a lot of potential and is very young and actually very funny

[@johnpulawski35]

@@benzaiten933 yup, been telling my friends to sub to HBO, way better quality stuff than Netflix

[@goullet86]

Omg shes never looked better. She really is killing it

[@pearlejam7115]

Cannot believe she won't name them Conan and Andy. It's like it is fate. 😆🤣👶👶

[@barton_dean39]

Hope Sona and the babies are all OK. She's so awesome.

[@wheelbite9]

I already missing Sona and Conan.

[@pj101]

Hear his podcast

[@breadneuman4403]

I have never been that close to tearing up

[@HankAaronJoseph19]

"It's ok to feel." "No, it was just gas." Haha

[@donquixotedoflamingo9037]

Classic

[@evictedpelican497]

been here since the beginning, now I'm waiting to see what he does on hbo so many years have gone by watching conan's show and the countless hours I've spent watching you, whether with friends or alone, sometimes during work and other times when I have nothing better to do, I dont' regret a single minute of it

[@pavlomospan9565]

Conan has a legacy any host, actor, comedian will envy. He is the guy they call extraordinary and from another dimension. Many words of compliment have been said about Conan already, so I just wanna thank you for all ur hard work, laughter you brought us, for dedicating ur life to all of us (that's exactly what I think). Nad cannot wait to hear about ur new upcoming projects!

[@Biotoze]

Dude. Working with Conan since '93 is a big flex

[@andrewmags1926]

Thank you Conan, for giving me happiness and joy in life May the rest of your be even better than your past life

[@polarberri]

Conan always knows how to get the best and most entertaining interview, his remotes and clueless gamer are some of the funniest things I've ever seen and I constantly rewatch them. Sadly I think a lot of his humor is too smart for the average viewer which is why he isn't more popular. Thank you Conan and team for all that you've done!!

[@Carlos-hk4ot]

I really thought he was going to open with what he really feels and the he went to other direction with a joke. As Sona said to the HR woman, he avoids this things with a joke.

[@jinak2904]

Very nice heartfelt clip… good on Conan… and Yes… his work lives on on the internet and all his work and efforts and massive creativity and intelligence live on and on for us all to enjoy and appreciate… I’ve found a lot of his stuff during this pandemic and have definitely become more respectful and appreciative of him and all his staff and their work. Blessings!

[@a5-30-31cts]

Goodness gracious, each one of these Conan/Sona/Matt podcasts in the last year or so are to be treasured classics. I fear never to be replicated again in the same context.

[@clausjuergenwalde7251]

Conan has held up best from his contemporaries./current crop. The sheer amount of creativity coming through seasons is never ending.

[@amchou8072]

Coco....you will be missed 😢 💔

[@theaidancook]

Hes not dear lmao

[@LowTide941]

@@theaidancook he is dear to our hearts

[@Asher.Yodaah]

A large part of Conan's legacy is as the true successor to Letterman, just as Letter man was the true successor to Carson. The person who takes over the show name and time slot on each channel doesn't matter.

[@Stoney_Snark]

We love, love, love, Sona and hope this is a congratulatory message to her whole circle!!

[@foxtonstreet]

Conan gives Matt so much crap about being a hipster and then he turns up with this kerchief around his collar. Hilarious.

[@pr4737]

Conan is going to rob a bank afterwards.

[@carlwhissel7557]

Yeah, is that thing a joke?

[@stephenryan1912]

This is purely speculation, but I think that's his Covid mask.

[@mikaelabrune9576]

@@stephenryan1912 I think you’re right I’ve seen him wear it before as one!

[@Galactic123]

If someone has a number of employees that have stuck with them for DECADES, it's a CLEAR reflection on them as a boss and as a human. I remember reading about Conan personally paying his staff's salaries during writer's strikes and such. He is obviously a great boss because you don't leave a great boss unless you have a chance of becoming your own boss.

[@andreacollins3204]

I can’t wait to see sonas beautiful boys!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@kadesh111]

Conan, you are an amazing man. Brilliant, hilarious, generous, and kind, we are all so enriched by your influence and your career. I can't wait to see what happens next!

[@OtoCardona]

One of the best in the business, we gonna miss you Conan, wish you the best always and salutes from Colombia.

[@heshamhany8470]

He really is one of the, isn't he?

[@Spongebob12485]

I'm gonna miss conan, but I'm excited for what's to come on HBO

[@chuckhodges9227]

Conan O'Brien was my late night favorite to laugh and relax. I hold Conan O'Brien to Johnny Carson in the same favorite late night talk shows. Thank you Conan for bringing laughter to so many folks! Thank you for your hard work!

[@florianadolf2256]

OMG - be well, Sona and family. Good luck & best wishes🤞🤞🤞

[@samghost13]

Oh soo saad... 28 Years and no one gives... No that's no true we do give a whole lot of ... about you Conan and your Legacy. You are a Legend!

[@philesq9595]

Conan makes me happy.

[@Ustp27]

I like your show, but I'm not watching all of them (as I'm not in the US), but I've never missed an episode of your podcast. In fact, I listen to some over and over again. Love you Conan, the funniest guy on this planet!

[@PuddingStoneify]

Wish you all the best in the world, Conan. It's hard to express how much joy you've added to my life. It's probably not what you intended, but you've made an impact all the way to Sweden (yes, I know you prefer Finland, but you are forgiven!) I've been following you for almost 20 years (no FOMO... Get it? No FO-... Nevermind), and you're undoubtedly the Carson/Letterman of our generation. Thanks for providing us with more than just a good laugh throughout the years. Even when tragedy struck, I came to listen to you. You always said the right things and reassured us that we'll all be OK. You're a mensch; a gentle, orangeheared giant, with a mischievous sense of humor and a good heart. I wish you the best of luck in whatever you decide to do next! 😁 My only regret is that I never got to see you live. Perhaps one day, though...! Thank you for the laughs, Conan! ❤

[@hectorvargas9509]

Thanks for the memories Conan...

[@MsPoptart101]

We love you Conan

[@nilx4781]

I been a Conan fan since 96 when his show was finally available on cable tv in the Philippines. When i first saw it, it was like “Kedakai!” moment for me. Just pure awe.

[@darrengladstone3159]

Conan is so excited about these twins it's awesome.

[@anima099]

Podcasts seem like Conan's side-calling. Like, if he wasn't built for TV, his humor and voice would have been built for radio/podcasts.

[@AZBEEMR]

Conan sucked at late-nite. His radio performance is worse.

[@tripz7370]

Thankyou for being such a huge part of my childhood Conan!

[@maico6786]

I think Conan is a comedic genious genuinely #1 his personality radiates what I want to see Conan the Great

[@jamespacia8610]

6:26 was half expecting Conan to go “It’s true, i have a HUGE body of work…ladies…😉” so quintessentially Conan😂

[@smlozer]

The first thing Conan talks about is Sona and her children.

[@Jay-sy2fw]

“It’s okay I don’t need the competition, don’t need another Conan Gray out there”

[@bsquared4604]

conan and letterman are tied for me for fun laughter and memories. I can't choose. I love this podcast. I'm always laughing.

[@Beefer-e4j]

Yes!

[@FakeGermanAccent]

Conan should cover more serious subjects. Loved him in Israel, Armenia, etc.. He has a great way and a very objective view.

[@GoldTop57]

I was lucky enough to attend one of his shows in the late ‘90s. He’s the greatest

[@Sez87728]

A Great man, a great boss! I listen to you everyweek on my way to work and you all give me the best start of my day. Thanks a lot!

[@sebzzy2669]

we need full video episodes

[@marcsteph15]

Greatest ever

[@joonas705]

Conan: "I'll give you the money for the bus, and you can pay me back"

[@softare657]

Sona has the best sounding ok in the world!

[@jaymo9919]

I hope Conans new show is available in Australia. A lot of non-headline HBO content is tough to find here

[@alisonviscosi5518]

So true, who watches television anymore? Sad, but true.

[@neilcrowesongs9768]

Love the chemistry between these guys

[@IPlayOneOnT.V.]

"Is the other one Conan" - Matt. LOL!

[@himanshukamble957]

always clutch!

[@PsychoGallagher]

I guess having people who wanted to work with you for such a long time is a pretty decent legacy!

[@peregrinec5477]

I adore you, Conan! Please keep the podcasts coming!

[@a5-30-31cts]

I know I'm really dating myself and probably no one's gonna relate to this, but Sona and Conan remind me of Audrey Hepburn (Liza Doolittle) and Rex Harrison (Professor Henry Higgins) in My Fair Lady

[@Dropla]

People care about tv shows, we just watch them online...so what we don't care about is televisions maybe?

[@beanholder3634]

It's the next step in media entertainment, aside from using basic cable I can't see anyone my age paying for hundreds of channels they'll never use

[@George-pf8zb]

Since antennas quit working because of networks' cheaper signals and I won't pay $60 per month for cable TV, yeah.

[@SgtGiggs]

I just listened to this whole exchange on the podcast. I loved how Conan for a split second starts to feel real emotion and then has to go on a 5-minute comedy rant about his dad getting beaten to death regularly to cope! 😂🤣😭 #IrishCatholic #feelings #thisiswhydovescry

[@jaywinner328]

Sincerity does not come easy to any of them.

[@ginacovello1260]

I love you thank you for being you don’t ever change Conan . You are the best. Please always be in my life this way I don’t know where I would be without you. 🌞😎🌈

[@Emma-xd5ig]

I love the fact that he just decided to wear that little bandana

[@Sdority905]

He probably uses it as a mask. I don't think it's for fashion.

[@ricdavid]

This afternoon I actually just watched the very first episode of Late Night with Conan from '93, which I'd never seen before. So all I have to say is good luck with your HBO show! You better be funny! LOTTA PRESSURE!

[@DelightLovesMovies]

Haha Conan is always so sweet and kind...And funny.

[@donniegrande9186]

Feel sorry for the ones left behind! It is what it is!

[@felipeharger]

Conan, you dedicated your life to laughter and happiness!

[@catcherad5444]

Missing you guys!

[@alphabrainwave]

This video makes me feel things... like gas shifting in my sternum.

[@علیعظیمی-ش9غ]

I really have FOMOR too! I hate when I don't know a reference.

[@FinancialShinanigan]

Does this mean we'll soon see a Conan / John Oliver HBO special?

[@celticcheetah6371]

My brain just salivated

[@beanholder3634]

@@celticcheetah6371 Gross

[@zeusky-manishottasmarley9j591]

Good Morning Y'all!

[@FerreroMan]

he should do a podcast

[@grokeffer6226]

Good Luck with the babies and the new show.

[@MartyD]

LEGEND

[@RealStuntPanda]

I'm so excited for the new Conan show! I'm going to get an HBO Max free trial just to watch it!

[@Vaerah]

Grats, Sona! You'll be a great mother to two hilarious boys.

[@Ferdiepie.]

love you conan from the philippines

[@manny.Diaz89]

You are the best coco!

[@marshallross3373]

"I'm starting to feel things....no, no,...it's just gas." LOL. Conan is the best.

[@Dianimations_]

God imma miss this show!

You're the best, man!

[@julioa5930]

Hahah, it was just gas 😍😍😍😍❤️❤️ you guys are gems 💎

[@spiritualityjuice]

"I'm just going to watch one video of Conan" said nobody ever.

[@99guspuppet8]

Best of all time ….. brilliant

[@steveingrassio935]

I love Sona!