James L. Brooks (FULL EPISODE) | Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Director and screenwriter James L. Brooks feels quizzical about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.

James sits down with Conan to discuss his journey from CBS usher to writing for the best of 70s and 80s television, creating The Mary Tyler Moore Show at exactly the right time, and returning to directing for the screen with his latest film Ella McCay. Plus, Aaron Bleyaert makes a return to expose a hygiene scandal in the studio.

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Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way. Watch highlights of Conan, Sona Movsesian and Matt Gourley chatting with celebrities and meeting fans, along with special segments like “Review the Reviewers” and “Summer S’mores with Conan and the Chill Chums.”

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0:00 – James L. Brooks Feels…
0:16 – Auction Videos
10:23 – Conan’s Simpsons Pitches
15:30 – James’ Early TV Career
22:05 – Revolutionary TV Shows
31:19 – The Mary Tyler Moore Show
36:36 – Directing Movies
42:00 – Ella McCay
47:44 – “The Simpsons”
53:44 – Sponsor Message
56:15 – Bley Calls Out Matt Gourley