In a recent episode of the talk show, Conan O’Brien welcomed actor Eddie Murphy and comedian John Mulaney as his guests. The conversation took an interesting turn when Conan shared a story about a near car crash involving him and Murphy.
Conan revealed that he once had a close call with Eddie Murphy‘s car while driving near the Sunset Gower studios in Los Angeles. As fate would have it, Conan almost collided with Murphy’s vehicle as he was making a U-turn. To Conan’s surprise, it was Eddie Murphy himself in the passenger seat. The actor was being driven to the set of his film, “The Golden Child,” which was released in 1986.
The incident, although potentially dangerous, had a comical undertone. Conan recounted the moment, adding a lighthearted twist to the story, mentioning that “The Golden Child” was released the same weekend as the film “Three Amigos.” While “The Golden Child” outperformed “Three Amigos” at the box office, there is a playful rivalry between the two films to this day.
Despite the near-miss, both Conan and Eddie Murphy have moved on from the incident. However, it serves as a memorable moment in Conan’s career. The talk show host reflected on his days at the Sunset Gower studios, where he and his partner Greg Daniels began their television writing career.
Conan and John Mulaney also discussed the evolution of late-night television and comedy. They reminisced about the early days of Conan’s late-night show and how they embraced creativity and offbeat ideas. Conan mentioned a recent segment on Mulaney’s show that caught his attention – a focus group featuring actors who had portrayed Willy Loman in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman.” Both Conan and Mulaney marveled at the power of clever and creative comedy that can bring joy and entertainment to viewers.
The conversation took an interesting turn when they discussed the broadcast tradition of announcing the time and temperature during the show. Conan lightheartedly admitted that he enjoys adding this quirky segment to his show, giving a nod to the past when television hosts would throw to commercials with the line, “We’ll be right back after this message.” He finds it fun and finds that it adds a touch of excitement to the show.
Conan also expressed his love for the Sunset Gower studios, sharing nostalgia for the time he spent there early in his career. He recalled the first time he drove near the Paramount lot, nearly causing a collision with Eddie Murphy‘s car. Despite the initial shock, Conan described the experience as exciting and comical.
The conversation with Eddie Murphy and John Mulaney showcased the lively and entertaining nature of the talk show. Conan’s storytelling skills and his guests’ humorous anecdotes made for an engaging and laughter-filled episode. As always, Conan O’Brien proves why he is a master of late-night entertainment.
