Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend Keegan-Michael Key
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Feb 10, 2020 Keegan-Michael Key, the talented actor and comedian from Key & Peele, joins Conan for a delightful chat filled with laughs. They reminisce about growing up during the '60s and '80s, share favorite niche impressions, and recount hilarious moments performing alongside President Obama. Key reflects on discovering his passion for entertainment, while Conan humorously tackles a listener voicemail about socks, sparking a lighthearted debate on sock-wearing preferences. Their camaraderie shines through, making this conversation a joy to listen to!
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Niche Impressions
- Key's out-of-time upbringing influenced his comedy, leading him to do niche impressions during his Mad TV audition.
- His impressions included David Carradine's Kung Fu character and Gregory Sierra from Sanford and Son.
Conan O'Brien's George Takei Impression
- Conan O'Brien only ever performed one main impression: George Takei.
- It stemmed from a real interaction where Takei declined to be on The Simpsons because he played a genie in Aladdin.
Working with Billy Dee Williams
- Keegan-Michael Key shares an anecdote about working with Billy Dee Williams.
- Williams, known for his role as Lando Calrissian, arrived on set wearing his own clothes as his wardrobe.