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Jim Downey

Legendary SNL writer who was there from the beginning in 1976 and whom Conan credits as one of the great comedy minds of the 20th century.

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John Mulaney, John Mayer, Jimmy Carr, Jim Gaffigan, and Jim Downey Walk Into Conan's Podcast
Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend·Comedy

John Mulaney, John Mayer, Jimmy Carr, Jim Gaffigan, and Jim Downey Walk Into Conan's Podcast

Five guests, one episode, and a running lawsuit fantasy that somehow becomes the most coherent bit of the whole thing.

Sep 11, 2025