Opinion: There Will Never Be Another Conan O'Brien
Click to viewETA: CONAN IS FINE, HE'S NOT DEAD
This video chronicles how Conan O'Brien started as an inexperienced newcomer in late night television who stood out with self depreciation and his absurdist, weird humor and became a well respected host amongst his peers and audiences.
Among topics discussed:
• How Conan kept things going through the writers strike and pandemic so his workers wouldn't be out of work
• On David Letterman's final show, telling the audience to switch to his competition (Letterman) and thus set the standard by leading with kindness throughout his career.
• Comparison of Conan's gift of improvisation, sincerity and his ability to relate to his guests to Jimmy Fallon's insincere eagerness and Jimmy Kimmel's tendency to mock his guests. An example used is how Conan, instead of pushing her or making her more uncomfortable, maneuvers around a very uncomfortable Rooney Mara and pulls her out of her shell in about 40 seconds.
• Conan's sincerity and always giving 100% without knocking people down has him still standing out amongst other comedians and hosts.
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