They met in January of 1986 at an introductory improv class taught by Cynthia Szigeti. New to Hollywood, both of them were told by established improv troupes (like The Groundlings) that they were too new to the business to join them.

They met in January of 1986 at an introductory improv class taught by Cynthia Szigeti. New to Hollywood, both of them were told by established improv troupes (like The Groundlings) that they were too new to the business to join them.

Cynthia Szigeti taught both Conan O'Brian and Lisa Kudrow their first improv class back in 1986.

Of course. Conan O'Brian was initially entirely unsure about his abilities, but with time and training and practice he's gotten better, and he's grown more confident in himself.