During a recent episode of the popular talk show, Conan O’Brien, comedian Bill Hader delighted the audience with his spot-on impression of legendary actor Charles Bronson. The conversation began with Hader reminiscing about a memorable episode featuring Bronson and jokingly expressing his desire to take on the iconic role.
However, it soon became apparent that Hader was not the real Charles Bronson, but rather a tired friend of Conan O’Brien. The comedian humorously remarked on the amount of work and effort required to be Conan’s friend, including helping him move apartments multiple times.
As the conversation progressed, Hader revealed that he still owned a van, prompting Conan to ask for his assistance. The lighthearted banter and playful dynamic between the two friends kept the audience entertained throughout the segment.
Hader, clearly a fan of Charles Bronson, shared his admiration for other comedians’ impressions of the actor, including Hank Azaria’s rendition. He also mentioned another funny impression by Tim Tomerson, who portrayed Bronson as the President conversing with a bag boy at a grocery store.
The conversation turned towards memorable moments from The Simpsons, where Bill Hader had worked as a voice actor. In one episode, a young boy in Bronson, Missouri imitates the actor and delivers a classic line, “Hey Ma, how about some cookies?” The comedic exchange between the child and his mother had the audience in stitches.
Hader further discussed the parody of Charles Bronson‘s character in The Simpsons, making references to a hospital bed scene where Bronson laments, “I wish I was dead.” The comedian emphasized the hilarity of these moments, highlighting the show’s ability to bring out the actor’s comedic side.
The topic shifted to the iconic Death Wish movies in which Charles Bronson starred. Hader humorously noted that these films, which were popular in the ’70s, might not hold up in today’s standards. The comedian shared his personal experience of watching Death Wish in New York City in the late ’90s, where the reality did not match the gritty portrayal in the movies.
Hader recalled a memorable scene from the fourth Death Wish film, where Bronson’s character takes it upon himself to eliminate jaywalkers and odd characters from the future. The comedian and one of the show’s writers, Matt, even treated themselves to watching one of the later installments as a humorous indulgence.
They were both amused by a particular scene where Bronson arrives in New York City in 1988 and is confronted with a post-apocalyptic landscape filled with dirt roads and gangs resembling characters from Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome. This humorous exaggeration, coupled with the police refusing to enter certain areas, created a comical contrast to the reality of New York City.
Hader jokingly concluded that this scene felt like an arch-conservative ad, warning viewers about the potential dangers that would arise if they voted for a particular political candidate.
In this engaging and amusing episode of Conan O’Brien, Bill Hader‘s Charles Bronson impression brought laughter and nostalgia to the audience, reminding everyone of the iconic actor’s impact on popular culture.
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