Conan Season 2016 Episode 12 Eva Longoria, Jose Andres, Marques Ray
- January 21, 2016
Eva Longoria, Jose Andres, and Marques Ray are the guests on the 12th episode of the 2016 season of Conan, hosted by Conan O'Brien. The episode kicks off with a monologue from Conan, who discusses everything from his recent visit to a psychic to the upcoming presidential election.
First up is actress and producer Eva Longoria, who chats with Conan about her new NBC comedy Telenovela, which she created and stars in. They also discuss her experience as a producer on Devious Maids and her passion for philanthropy, including her work to get more Latinas interested in technology.
Next, chef Jose Andres joins the show to talk about his new book, We Fed an Island, which details his team's work to feed the people of Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. Conan and Andres discuss the challenges his team faced and how they came up with creative solutions to feed thousands of people in need.
Finally, comedian Marques Ray takes to the couch to chat about his work as a writer and performer on the Comedy Central show @midnight. He and Conan also talk about the rise of social media comedians and how they're changing the landscape of the industry.
Throughout the episode, there are also hilarious sketches and bits, including a commercial parody for "The Cakes of God," a montage of Conan's recent trip to Japan, and a segment where Conan and his sidekick Andy Richter review their favorite new emojis.
Overall, the 12th episode of the 2016 season of Conan is a fun and lively conversation between Conan and his guests, filled with laughs and insightful commentary.