Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend John Lithgow
Nov 22, 2021
John Lithgow, the award-winning actor known for iconic roles in *Third Rock from the Sun* and *The Crown*, joins Conan for a delightful chat. They reminisce about their favorite SNL sketches together and share the funny struggles of being tall. Lithgow also introduces his new book, *A Confederacy of Dumptys*, filled with verse portraits of American scoundrels. The conversation is sprinkled with laughter about parenting mishaps and the unpredictable nature of comedy, making for a joyful and entertaining dialogue.
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Skeleton Sketch
- Conan wrote an SNL sketch about a professor terrified of skeletons.
- John Lithgow performed it perfectly, making it a memorable early Conan sketch.
Cut SNL Sketch
- John Lithgow recalls a cut SNL sketch involving a Vermont fruit stand and Pepperidge Farm cookies.
- It was co-written by Conan and Greg Daniels, highlighting cut sketches' fate.
Perfect Murder Sketch
- Conan recalls a sketch about a perfect murder gone wrong.
- Despite a great rehearsal, it bombed with the live audience, demonstrating live TV's unpredictability.
