Indeed. I started watching Late Night with Conan O'Brien around 1998 and that was one of the things that got me hooked on the show: his ability to make use of the "dificulty".
This episode was absolute gold. I sincerely hope Downey comes back for another round soon. I could listen to his stories for hours and hours. I feel so lucky to even have this! This dude is comedy joy personified.
Conan is definitely the best when he has people to bounce off of. Not even just 1 straight man, but multiple people. Whether it's Andy or Max or Joel or Sona or Matt or Jordan or whoever. That's why I think he wouldn't be a great stand-up. But in an environment like a talk show or this, he shines.
This series of clips with Jim Downey are fantastic. The crazy part about Letterman's 90 minute morning show was that it's probably his best work. He had more time to tell stories. Great conversations with Edwin Newman. He would linger in the audience. The sketches ranged from brilliant to awful and they were all about his deadpan reactions. The styrofoam cup commercials were my favorite.
Absolutely. The Conan losing control (boyish exuberance), and then pulling back into adult control befitting a host is a beautiful staple of his broad repertoire. The Big C struck me as stunningly and broadly gifted from jump street, and every time I haven't watched any Conan for awhile, I come back and start thinking craziness like, "he really is my favorite comedian and Talker...evah!". Could be the Halfzheimer's talkin' though, eh?
I was almost 13 when Dave's morning show premiered. Mom was instantly hooked and told me that I would think he was funny. She was so right. Moms also got me onto David Sedaris. And Hasselhoff! 😆 The great Jim Downey...wow. This was a treat. All the Downey clips. He killed when he performed on SNL too. So great to see the dynamic going on with him and Conan. Why does mutual respect between grown men make me wanna cry? F'er cryin' out loud!! Thanks for this Conan and illustrious cast and crew. 🙏😀
Always loved his on camera stuff. The SNL sketch with Eddie Murphy made up as a white guy and he goes into Downey's corner store and tries to pay for a newspaper: "There's nobody around...take it. Go ahead, take it." 🤣
It’s interesting to hear that they were big fans of the morning show, when Dave himself has mentioned that it crashed and burned, and a newspaper actually did a big write up about how was ruining the show. I’d love to hear more about it. Ahead of its time perhaps?
Maybe it's a generational thing, and Letterman has spoken to this, but my sense of what a late-night talk show should be, had its roots in what Steve Allen was doing.
if cabana boy and man under the stairs had children #duck soup #chico and the man remake "Chico and the Man" was a popular television sitcom that aired in the 1970s, featuring the comedic duo of Jack Albertson as Ed Brown (the Man) and Freddie Prinze as Chico Rodriguez. One of the recurring elements of the show was the banter and comedic interactions between the two main characters. While the show had many funny moments and skits, one memorable aspect was the generation gap humor between Ed and Chico, with Ed being the older, grumpy character, and Chico being the younger, more optimistic one. One example of their humorous interactions is the classic dynamic between Ed and Chico, with Ed often making sarcastic remarks, and Chico responding with his cheerful and often naive perspective on life. Here's a sample of their banter: Ed: "You know, Chico, you're about as useful as a screen door on a submarine." Chico: "Hey, Mr. Brown, that's good, you know? If a submarine ever sinks, the fish won't get wet!"
Weird that Conan's research was so off. Merril Markoe was the OG head writer for David Letterman. Make her a podcast guest - she would be a fantastic interview.
@@Paulafan5 My morning sports radio is probably half and half live and prerecorded. It's always awkward to me. You know they're lying. "I use blank cream every 2 hours and I love it!"
Does anyone remember…how 75% of your friends/family didn’t get the absurdist brilliance of Change Bank? But whoa, 25% were on the floor, laughing so hard they couldn’t breathe!🧘
Downey, Norm and Shane Gillis... Seems like all the best people get fired from SNL! I'm not American, but this man is an absolute national treasure! What a storyteller!
Sucks for you. Everything Conan did was a sophomoric ripped off version of things Letterman had done a decade prior. Without a doubt Letterman is the by far most groundbreaking and original late night show host of them all. Go to the nearest ATM, withdraw some cash and go buy yourself a sense of humor.
@@X9523-z3v No offense but that place has a very bad reputation due to the fact that everyone on that platform was formerly on RUclips but kicked off because they said something against the TOS. That definitely does not make Rumble an attractive platform for any "sane" content creator, especially if they're perfectly capable of not violating TOS.
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The Late Night writers staff from 82-93 was like a Murderer's Row of great writers.
Thanks dipshit
and continued to be from 93-09
Conan being best when on his heels is a great observation.
Indeed. I started watching Late Night with Conan O'Brien around 1998 and that was one of the things that got me hooked on the show: his ability to make use of the "dificulty".
This episode was absolute gold. I sincerely hope Downey comes back for another round soon. I could listen to his stories for hours and hours. I feel so lucky to even have this! This dude is comedy joy personified.
Can't wait until week 3 of this chop-fest. When they start boil soup of the bones...
@@jmp01a24 ok
@@Thrashman138 Let's have a soup party and watch the whole animal in one sitting. So we can enjoy it fully.
@@jmp01a24 the crazy thing is there's a link in the description of *this very video* where you can do that without whining in the comments.
This pod episode was FASCINATING, I love this era of SNL. Thank you Conan for lifting up Jim Downey and pulling the curtain back on this era.
Conan is definitely the best when he has people to bounce off of. Not even just 1 straight man, but multiple people. Whether it's Andy or Max or Joel or Sona or Matt or Jordan or whoever. That's why I think he wouldn't be a great stand-up. But in an environment like a talk show or this, he shines.
What a lucky coincidence then that this is exactly what he did and does . . .
@@gefaehrlich You could say it's a good thing that Jim Downey helped Conan identify his comedic style.
"it's a terrible ripping when I do it." Hilarious!
This series of clips with Jim Downey are fantastic.
The crazy part about Letterman's 90 minute morning show was that it's probably his best work. He had more time to tell stories. Great conversations with Edwin Newman. He would linger in the audience. The sketches ranged from brilliant to awful and they were all about his deadpan reactions. The styrofoam cup commercials were my favorite.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, I never heard of Jim before. Absolutely love the conversions you had with him. Proof positive of your comedic genius.
Absolutely. The Conan losing control (boyish exuberance), and then pulling back into adult control befitting a host is a beautiful staple of his broad repertoire.
The Big C struck me as stunningly and broadly gifted from jump street, and every time I haven't watched any Conan for awhile, I come back and start thinking craziness like, "he really is my favorite comedian and Talker...evah!".
Could be the Halfzheimer's talkin' though, eh?
I can't beleive I'd never heard of Downey before. What a fuck*n legend! And RIP Norm, you made me laugh like no one else.
Incredibly thankful for these, great interview
Conan has made his life's mission to get reactions from Sona.
Downey is the GoAT. Would kill to have dinner and just listen to stories for hours.
I think you losing your virginity... Is even more likely then that.
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Alright, then. Who would you kill??
@@moisescardenas7244 himself
You could just get a snack and listen to this very podcast episode and avoid the whole crime thing
5:25 Sometimes, the bad jokes are the best jokes. Nobody polishes a turd like Conan.
I was almost 13 when Dave's morning show premiered. Mom was instantly hooked and told me that I would think he was funny. She was so right.
Moms also got me onto David Sedaris. And Hasselhoff! 😆
The great Jim Downey...wow. This was a treat. All the Downey clips. He killed when he performed on SNL too. So great to see the dynamic going on with him and Conan.
Why does mutual respect between grown men make me wanna cry? F'er cryin' out loud!!
Thanks for this Conan and illustrious cast and crew. 🙏😀
Always loved his on camera stuff. The SNL sketch with Eddie Murphy made up as a white guy and he goes into Downey's corner store and tries to pay for a newspaper: "There's nobody around...take it. Go ahead, take it." 🤣
Damn. That's a blast from the past.
Written by the great Andy Breckman
Wow, I never knew that was him until you said! He was at SNL longer than I realized.
"Slowly I began to realize that when white people were alone they gave away things to each other for free."🤣
Loving this peek behind the curtain!
It’s interesting to hear that they were big fans of the morning show, when Dave himself has mentioned that it crashed and burned, and a newspaper actually did a big write up about how was ruining the show. I’d love to hear more about it. Ahead of its time perhaps?
Maybe it's a generational thing, and Letterman has spoken to this, but my sense of what a late-night talk show should be, had its roots in what Steve Allen was doing.
hearing the Words of a Legend ... thanks Conan!! Well done!!
Is the full interview with video not available anywhere. I am having a hell of a time finding it
Maybe thats why the norm segments are great bc conan is shocked and trying to readjust and reel him in
What about the Mangrate?
It's made in the USA...or so the German's would lead us to believe.
Chicken... Steak... Has never tasted so good!
@@BLACULA-Skeewoah Great gift for fathers who are still alive.
You dirty dog!
Oh, wow. I wasn't the only person that watched David Letterman during his initial day time show? That can't be right. Can it?
if cabana boy and man under the stairs had children #duck soup #chico and the man remake
"Chico and the Man" was a popular television sitcom that aired in the 1970s, featuring the comedic duo of Jack Albertson as Ed Brown (the Man) and Freddie Prinze as Chico Rodriguez. One of the recurring elements of the show was the banter and comedic interactions between the two main characters. While the show had many funny moments and skits, one memorable aspect was the generation gap humor between Ed and Chico, with Ed being the older, grumpy character, and Chico being the younger, more optimistic one.
One example of their humorous interactions is the classic dynamic between Ed and Chico, with Ed often making sarcastic remarks, and Chico responding with his cheerful and often naive perspective on life. Here's a sample of their banter:
Ed: "You know, Chico, you're about as useful as a screen door on a submarine."
Chico: "Hey, Mr. Brown, that's good, you know? If a submarine ever sinks, the fish won't get wet!"
Weird that Conan's research was so off. Merril Markoe was the OG head writer for David Letterman. Make her a podcast guest - she would be a fantastic interview.
Merrill Markoe is and has always been great.
what a legend
Putting ads in the full podcasts I get. Putting an ad in the middle of a six minute clip of the podcast is just ridiculous.
It pays the bills and they make that part obvious. A small price to pay and the chance for another laugh at the sponsors expense.
I always think it's weird how these advertisers require the talent to read their ads. What a pimp job.
Podcasts are radio shows and radio show hosts would have to read ads live on the air (or at least they use to).
@@Paulafan5 My morning sports radio is probably half and half live and prerecorded. It's always awkward to me. You know they're lying. "I use blank cream every 2 hours and I love it!"
Conan even interrupts compliments
Does anyone remember…how 75% of your friends/family didn’t get the absurdist brilliance of Change Bank? But whoa, 25% were on the floor, laughing so hard they couldn’t breathe!🧘
Wow! Thx Conan
Somehow I missed this part when I listened to the podcast... Guess im going to have to listen again!
I just relistened to the podcast and this isn’t there… Must be a RUclips exclusive
Dave's Morning Show Debut In 1980 | Letterman 1:15
I hardly recognize him at all. Hope he's doing alright. Comedy legend.
Besides the scheduled liver transplant he is going to live until he is 100.
very good
Downey, Norm and Shane Gillis... Seems like all the best people get fired from SNL!
I'm not American, but this man is an absolute national treasure!
What a storyteller!
Damon Wayans was also fired.
Shane Gillis is ok but he doesn't belong in the same sentence as those 2 🤦
@@dustywaynemusic6297sure, maybe a function of age. Norm called him when it happened though that's a strong endorsement
Shane Gillis isn't anywhere near that caliber.
Jim played one of the bums in Dirty Work
Here's your 2 dollars!
When did Downey turn into Stan Lee? I still love him.
I also noticed this. Like Stan Lee's younger, crazier brother
They should do a documentary on Letterman's morning show.
This pod episode was wonderful. But this video is 1/6 advertisement.
Wait is Jim Downey also James Downey? Brainsplosion.
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I wonder if Beyonce is jealous of Taylor Swift
// hey Dave...? Please (please) book Jim Downey for #MyNextGuestNeedsNoIntroduction
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O another porkchop. I personally can't wait till we get to the spare parts: Hoofs, tale, ears and face.
He looks like a totally different person
I had to google and was SURE I had the wrong guy. The "What you just said is one of the most insane, idiotic things...." guy?
He looks like a completely different person now
Is Jim Downey ok? He’s unrecognizable.
Quit interrupting him.
Typical Conan... He does it all the time.
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I like Conan, but he's no Craig Ferguson.
Conan is a much better podcaster than he was a late night host.
He is relaxed here. On TV, he was always too jumpy and nervous.
dying ppl might care.... the fact you guys stil do is sad..... watch the ads that play. go away
God I hate letterman
Sucks for you. Everything Conan did was a sophomoric ripped off version of things Letterman had done a decade prior. Without a doubt Letterman is the by far most groundbreaking and original late night show host of them all. Go to the nearest ATM, withdraw some cash and go buy yourself a sense of humor.
Conan! Support free speech; move off youtube!
Whut?
move to where?
@@cumincalamity9867 Rumble is an option. They could use some sanity over there
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No offense but that place has a very bad reputation due to the fact that everyone on that platform was formerly on RUclips but kicked off because they said something against the TOS. That definitely does not make Rumble an attractive platform for any "sane" content creator, especially if they're perfectly capable of not violating TOS.
@@cumincalamity9867 RUclips is still so much worse. Silencing people is gulag business