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Conan O’Brien is an award-winning TV talk show host, comedian, and writer born in 1963 in Brookline, Massachusetts. After graduating from Harvard University, he worked as a writer for such shows as Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons. He made a name for himself in television when he hosted Late Night and The Tonight Show. He is currently hosting the TBS late-night talk show, Conan, in which he is also creator and producer.

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7 Dec, 2016

Rousey bonded with Diesel over online gaming

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In an interview with O’Brien on Conan, Rousey talks about how she became friends with Diesel over online gaming.

I’ve been playing Pokemon for 18 years, and that’s actually how me and Vin Diesel became friends…every night after filming we’d set up computers and like the other side of the room, and like, ‘Ok we’re going to go to this dungeon!’…I like talking to people online who have no idea who I am.

Ronda Rousey & Vin Diesel Are “World Of Warcraft” Buds | CONAN on TBS

27 Jul, 2016

McGregor appears on Diaz interview

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During Diaz’s appearance on Conan, O’Brien shows him comments by McGregor.

I just hope he’s not up on that stage wearing that stupid black t-shirt he’s never out of. The boy’s been wearing that same damn t-shirt for the last 20 years or something. I’m taking this contest very, very seriously. I’ve flown in specific body types to replicate Nate’s skinny, tall frame. The boy won the lotto the last time. He knows it, I know it. Well, August 20 I get my revenge and I look forward to it.

Diaz:

The truth came out, and the truth will come out on the 20th, when it will come out again.

Conor McGregor Calls Out Nate Diaz | CONAN on TBS

11 Sep, 2014

Kunal Nayyar interview

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Nayyar and Conan discuss Bollywood Musicals on Conan.

You would be great in Bollywood, Bollywood loves white people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=vi8zF2lm3BU

17 Jul, 2014

Tinder skit

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O’Brien tries out Tinder for the first time by creating fake profiles with Dave Franco and finding a match whom they meet in person.

This is what the Internet can do. It can bring a bunch of people who were strangers just an hour ago, together in the night, on to the street, outside a really creepy van, where they hold themselves a little too long, and then probably never see each other again.

Dave Franco & Conan Join Tinder | CONAN on TBS

19 Jun, 2014

Visits E3 2014

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O’Brien drops by this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo, which is held at the Los Angeles Convention Center. He interacts with participants and tries out such games as Sunset Overdrive, Hyrule Warriors, Project Morpheus, and Forza Motorsport 5.

Conan Visits E3 2014 | CONAN on TBS

13 Apr, 2014

Hosts MTV Movie Awards

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O’Brien hosts the 2014 MTV Movie Awards, which is held at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre. The event features a pre-recorded bit that includes a record-breaking 50 cameos by such celebrities as Sir Anthony Hopkins, Willie Nelson, and Martin Scorsese, among others. The awards show includes presenters like Lupita Nyong’o, Johnny Depp, and Cameron Diaz, as well as performances by the host, Eminem, Rihanna, and Ellie Goulding. On the hosting gig:

There’s only one award, one award in the world that truly matters. I’m talking, of course, about the MTV movie award. Ah, the golden popcorn. Isn’t she beautiful? Well, I am proud to announce that I, Conan O’Brien, will realize my lifelong dream of hosting the 2014 MTV Movie Awards. I’m humbled, I’m honored, and as of late this morning, I’m contractually obligated.

Conan O'Brien's Opening at 2014 MTV Movie Awards: Taylor Swift & Katy Perry Cameos, Vine Highlights!

1 Apr, 2014

Mary Kay skit

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During his show’s week-long residence in Dallas, Texas, O’Brien visits the Mary Kay headquarters and tries out being one of their beauty consultants for a day. Guided by an actual consultant, he learns how to use some the brand’s cosmetics and attempts to sell products to a group of women.

Conan Becomes A Mary Kay Beauty Consultant | CONAN on TBS

31 Mar, 2014

Texas Deputy skit

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During his show’s week-long residence in Dallas, he attempts to become a Johnson County deputy. He seeks the help of Sheriff Bob Alford in learning the basics of law enforcement and tries out a few simulated crime scenes to test his skills.

Conan Becomes A Texas Deputy, Part 1 | CONAN on TBS

20 Feb, 2014

Valentine’s Day skit

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O’Brien visits a local flower shop in Sherman Oaks and tries his hand – without much success – at arranging Valentine’s Day bouquets. He meets a customer at the store and offers to make and deliver the bouquet himself.

Conan Delivers Valentine's Day Bouquets | CONAN on TBS

31 Jan, 2014

Pawnshop skit

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O’Brien drops by a local L.A. pawnshop and tries to get as much money as he can for his personal memorabilia. Some of the items include an autographed photo, painting, custom G.I. Joe action figure, and a giant bobblehead. His assistant Sona Movsesian helps him negotiate.

Conan Visits A Pawn Shop | CONAN on TBS

16 Jan, 2014

Interns skit

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O’Brien spends some time with his show’s interns and gets to know what think of him. He asks them some questions about their complaints and duties on the show, and discovers that his assistant Sona sometimes uses his name to get the interns to do things for her.

Conan Hangs Out With His Interns | CONAN on TBS