Conan Season 2017 Episode 52 Hank Azaria, Moshe Kasher, Vir Das
- April 25, 2017
In Conan's 52nd episode of season 2017, the host welcomes Hank Azaria, Moshe Kasher, and Vir Das to the show.
Hank Azaria is an American actor, voice actor, comedian, and producer, famously known for his work on The Simpsons where he voices several characters including Moe Szyslak, Chief Wiggum, and Apu Nahasapeemapetilon. Azaria has won six Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award for his voice work on the show.
Moshe Kasher is an American comedian, writer, and actor known for his unique brand of humor that often explores topics such as religion, politics, and race. Kasher has appeared on several TV shows including The Late Late Show with James Corden, Drunk History, and Comedy Central's @midnight.
Vir Das is an Indian comedian and actor known for his hilarious stand-up comedy acts and his roles in Bollywood films such as Badmaash Company and Delhi Belly. Das has also been featured in several international comedy festivals including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.
As always, Conan starts the show off with his famous monologue where he jokes about the latest pop culture news and political events. He then welcomes his first guest, Hank Azaria, to the show.
Conan and Azaria discuss the latter's incredible voice work on The Simpsons, and Azaria even treats the audience to a few of his iconic character voices. They also talk about Azaria's new IFC series, Brockmire, where he stars as an alcoholic baseball announcer trying to make a comeback. Azaria reveals some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories from the show, and the audience can't stop laughing.
Next up is Moshe Kasher, and Conan jokes about his unique name and how it's almost as if someone sneezed while trying to say Moses. Kasher talks about his new comedy album, Crowd Surfing, and the ridiculous experience of crowdsurfing at one of his shows.
He and Conan also discuss some of his more controversial jokes and how they've been received by audiences, as well as his past experience as a Hasidic Jew. Kasher's humor keeps the audience fully engaged, and his quick wit leaves Conan laughing uncontrollably.
The final guest of the show is Vir Das, who discusses his new Netflix special, Abroad Understanding, where he tackles topics such as politics, religion, and culture from an Indian perspective. Das also shares some hilarious stories from his travels around the world and his experiences performing for international audiences.
Conan and Das delve into the differences between American and Indian comedy, and the audience is treated to some of Das' hilarious stand-up material. The conversations and laughter flow seamlessly between the host and his guests, making for a truly entertaining episode.
As the show comes to an end, Conan thanks his guests and the audience for tuning in and promises to have another great show tomorrow night. The episode is a perfect example of Conan's ability to effortlessly blend comedy, entertainment, and thought-provoking conversations with his guests.