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Actress Gillian Anderson feels nonplussed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Gillian sits down with Conan to discuss her iconic role as Agent Scully on The X-Files, exploring complexities of character as Margaret Thatcher on The Crown, and putting out the call for authentic desires for her latest book More: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous. Plus, Conan and Sona take a platonic friendship quiz.
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ABOUT CONAN O’BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND
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 – Gillian Anderson Feels…
0:21 – Driving A Subaru
9:32 – Gillian Anderson Interview
22:22 – Sponsor Message
24:33 – Gillian Anderson Interview (cont'd)
56;25 – Sponsor Message
57:42 – Healthy Friendship Quiz
Actress Gillian Anderson feels nonplussed about being Conan O’Brien’s friend.
Gillian sits down with Conan to discuss her iconic role as Agent Scully on The X-Files, exploring complexities of character as Margaret Thatcher on The Crown, and putting out the call for authentic desires for her latest book More: Sexual Fantasies by Anonymous. Plus, Conan and Sona take a platonic friendship quiz.
This episode is brought to you
SLEEP NUMBER®
For comfort that adapts to you, visit a Sleep Number® store or learn more at sleepnumber.com
Apple Card
Subject to credit approval. Apple Card is issued by Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Salt Lake City Branch. Terms and more at applecard.com
Hyundai Hope on Wheels
Every 36 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer. Join our fight to bring every warrior home.
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Conan O’Brien on Twitter twitter.com/conanobrien
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Team Coco on Facebook facebook.com/teamcoco
Team Coco on Twitter twitter.com/teamcoco
Team Coco on Instagram instagram.com/teamcoco
Team Coco on TikTok tiktok.com/@teamcoco
ABOUT CONAN O’BRIEN NEEDS A FRIEND
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.”
ABOUT TEAM COCO
Team Coco features over a decade of comedy sketches, celebrity interviews and stand-up comedy sets from CONAN on TBS, as well as exclusive videos from Team Coco podcasts like Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend, Why Won’t You Date Me? with Nicole Byer, The Three Questions with Andy Richter, Literally! With Rob Lowe, Where Everybody Knows Your Name with Ted Danson and Woody Harrelson (sometimes), and Scam Goddess with Laci Mosley.
Team Coco
youtube.com/c/TeamCoco
0:00 – Gillian Anderson Feels…
0:21 – Driving A Subaru
9:32 – Gillian Anderson Interview
22:22 – Sponsor Message
24:33 – Gillian Anderson Interview (cont'd)
56;25 – Sponsor Message
57:42 – Healthy Friendship Quiz
