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TV Is Art
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Conan

7.2
Yr 2010
Rt 60m
Status Ended
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Series Brief

Overview

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Why fans love it

Conan O'Brien maintains a loose, unpredictable energy that separates his late-night tenure from more rigid formats. The show relies on a chemistry built over decades with sidekick Andy Richter, establishing a rhythm that often favors self-deprecating absurdity over polished celebrity PR. It manages to feel like a living room conversation happening in real time rather than a sequence of strictly timed segments.

The inclusion of unexpected guests like Javier Bardem alongside recurring comedy bits reveals a commitment to variety that feels both curated and chaotic. By leaning into awkward silences and long-form physical comedy, the production moves past the typical talk show template. It favors genuine interaction and genuine personality over the constraints of the traditional monologue and desk setup.

Featured Players

Cast 75

Fred Armisen
as Self
3 episodes
Paul Rudd
as Self - Guest
6 episodes
Keegan-Michael Key
as Self
3 episodes
Martin Short
as Self
4 episodes
Ron Funches
as Self
5 episodes
Jim Gaffigan
as Self
4 episodes
Joel McHale
as Self
7 episodes
Reggie Watts
as Self
6 episodes
Conan O'Brien
as Self - Host
1510 episodes
Andy Richter
as Self
1510 episodes
Jimmy Vivino
as Self
165 episodes
D'Arcy Carden
as Self
3 episodes
Jameela Jamil
as Self
3 episodes
Javier Bardem
as Self - Guest
4 episodes
Jennifer Garner
as Self - Guest
3 episodes
Eva Mendes
as Self - Guest
3 episodes
Jason Sudeikis
as Self
3 episodes
Jon Dore
as Self
3 episodes
Tom Hanks
as Self
3 episodes
Jessica Chastain
as Self - Guest
3 episodes
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Jim Parsons
as Self - Guest
5 episodes
Chris Pratt
as Self - Guest
3 episodes
Lo Mutuc
as Self
4 episodes
Adam Sandler
as Self
4 episodes
Chris Hardwick
as Self
3 episodes
Pete Holmes
as Self
4 episodes
Jeff Garlin
as Self
4 episodes
Seth Green
as Self
4 episodes
Jack McBrayer
as Self
3 episodes
Ricky Gervais
as Self
3 episodes
Antonio Banderas
as Self
3 episodes
Phil McGraw
as Self
3 episodes
Reese Witherspoon
as Self - Guest
4 episodes
Nicole Byer
as Self
3 episodes
Chris Gethard
as Self
3 episodes
Dax Shepard
as Self
5 episodes
Nikki Glaser
as Self
4 episodes
Russell Brand
as Self
4 episodes
Steven Yeun
as Self
7 episodes
Kaley Cuoco
as Self
4 episodes
Charles Barkley
as Self
3 episodes
Jeff Goldblum
as Self
4 episodes
Timothy Olyphant
as Self - Guest
3 episodes
Lisa Kudrow
as Self
3 episodes
Sarah Silverman
as Self - Guest
4 episodes
Tig Notaro
as Self
5 episodes
JB Smoove
as Self
4 episodes
Jane Lynch
as Self
4 episodes
Nick Kroll
as Self
5 episodes
Harrison Ford
as Self
3 episodes
Khloé Kardashian
as Self
3 episodes
Deon Cole
as Self
4 episodes
Don Cheadle
as Self
3 episodes
Ed Helms
as Self
3 episodes
Jon Hamm
as Self
3 episodes
Jason Segel
as Self
4 episodes
Shaquille O'Neal
as Self
3 episodes
Nick Swardson
as Self
3 episodes
Kristin Chenoweth
as Self
3 episodes
Will Ferrell
as Self
4 episodes
Simon Pegg
as Self
3 episodes
Dana Carvey
as Self
3 episodes
Kevin Nealon
as Self
7 episodes
Seann William Scott
as Self
3 episodes
Kevin Hart
as Self
3 episodes
Nick Offerman
as Self
3 episodes
Marc Maron
as Self
5 episodes
Tracy Morgan
as Self
4 episodes
Steven Ho
as Self
4 episodes
Aaron Paul
as Self
4 episodes
Patton Oswalt
as Self
12 episodes
Seth Rogen
as Self
4 episodes
Jimmy Pardo
as Self
4 episodes
Simon Helberg
as Self
4 episodes
Eva Longoria
as Self - Guest
4 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Writer
Josh Comers Conan O'Brien Berkley Johnson Andres du Bouchet José Arroyo Matt O'Brien Brian Stack Rob Kutner Frank Smiley Michael Gordon Laurie Kilmartin Andy Richter Todd Levin Brian McCann Mike Sweeney Deon Cole Brian Kiley
Editor
Robert James Ashe
Title Designer
Robert James Ashe
Creator
Conan O'Brien
Executive Producer
Conan O'Brien Jeff Ross
Supervising Producer
J.P. Buck Frank Smiley Daniel Ferguson Rachel Witlieb Bernstein
Producer
Matt O'Brien Tracy King Mike Sweeney
Signal Match

Cast Similarity

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
13 shared cast members
Shared Seth Green, Conan O'Brien, Jason Sudeikis +10 more
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
11 shared cast members
Shared Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, Jon Hamm +8 more
Late Night with Seth Meyers
10 shared cast members
Shared Jason Sudeikis, Timothy Olyphant, Will Ferrell +7 more
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
10 shared cast members
Shared Patton Oswalt, Eva Longoria, Nicole Byer +7 more
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
9 shared cast members
Shared Tig Notaro, Nick Offerman, Tom Hanks +6 more
The Kelly Clarkson Show
8 shared cast members
Shared Jennifer Garner, Kristin Chenoweth, Kaley Cuoco +5 more
The Late Late Show with James Corden
7 shared cast members
Shared Reggie Watts, Will Ferrell, Kevin Hart +4 more
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
7 shared cast members
Shared Chris Hardwick, Jane Lynch, Jim Gaffigan +4 more
BoJack Horseman
6 shared cast members
Shared Kristin Chenoweth, Ed Helms, Keegan-Michael Key +3 more
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
6 shared cast members
Shared Patton Oswalt, Will Ferrell, Nikki Glaser +3 more
Signal Match

Crew Similarity

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
14 shared crew members
Shared Conan O'Brien, Berkley Johnson, Andres du Bouchet +11 more
Roles: Executive Producer, Producer, Writer
The Beast in Me
2 shared crew members
Shared Conan O'Brien, Jeff Ross
Roles: Executive Producer
The Daily Show
1 shared crew member
Shared Matt O'Brien
Roles: Producer
The Oscars
1 shared crew member
Shared Mike Sweeney
Roles: Producer
Topic Overlay

Topic Keyword Similarity

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2 shared keywords
Topics late-night show, celebrity
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2 shared keywords
Topics late-night show, celebrity
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1 shared keyword
Topics late-night show
Stasera c’è Cattelan su Raidue
1 shared keyword
Topics late-night show
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
1 shared keyword
Topics late-night show
The Masked Singer
1 shared keyword
Topics celebrity
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
1 shared keyword
Topics late-night show
Quotidien
1 shared keyword
Topics celebrity
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1 shared keyword
Topics late-night show
Dancing with the Stars
1 shared keyword
Topics celebrity
Keyword Cloud

Keywords

celebrity late-night show
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Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

The Roku Channel
US
fuboTV
US
Crave Amazon Channel
CA
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
November 08, 2010
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
60 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
254