Adam Scott, the talented actor known for his roles in hit shows like “Parks and Recreation” and “Big Little Lies,” recently shared a cringe-worthy moment from his past on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend.”
During the podcast episode, Scott recalled a visit to O’Brien’s show to promote “Big Little Lies” season two. In an attempt to add some humor to the conversation, Scott compared his fellow cast members to the legendary supergroup The Traveling Wilburys. However, the joke fell flat as the younger audience failed to recognize the iconic band.
The Traveling Wilburys, consisting of music legends like Bob Dylan, George Harrison, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, may have been a reference lost on the modern-day crowd. Scott humorously recounted how the audience remained silent, causing O’Brien to remark that “you could hear the air condenser.”
Despite the awkward moment, Scott managed to laugh it off, joking that anyone who remembered the Traveling Wilburys “don’t give a f*ck.” He admitted to creating a mock album cover with the actresses’ faces superimposed on the band members’ bodies but quickly realized the reference was lost on the audience.
Thankfully, the embarrassing segment never made it to air, as Scott revealed he “begged” for it to be cut. However, O’Brien couldn’t resist poking fun at the mishap, noting that he still remembers the celebrities who have bombed on his show over the years.
“Big Little Lies,” the critically acclaimed HBO series, enjoyed two successful seasons from 2017 to 2019, featuring a star-studded cast that included Reese Witherspoon, Nicole Kidman, Shailene Woodley, Zoë Kravitz, Laura Dern, and Meryl Streep. The show garnered multiple awards, including eight primetime Emmys and four Golden Globes.
Fans of the show can look forward to a highly anticipated third season, as Kidman and Witherspoon confirmed that they are “moving fast and furious” on the upcoming project. With the success of the first two seasons and the stellar cast involved, expectations are high for the continuation of this gripping drama.
Adam Scott’s candid storytelling about his TV blooper serves as a reminder that even seasoned actors can experience moments of comedic misfire. As he navigates the ups and downs of Hollywood, Scott’s self-deprecating humor and humility endear him to fans and show that even embarrassing moments can be turned into amusing anecdotes.