Vince Gilligan On The Origins Of 'Breaking Bad' | CONAN on TBS

The creator of the AMC hit explains how the idea sprung from unemployed desperation.

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Vince Gilligan On The Origins Of "Breaking Bad" | CONAN on TBS

[ashishbhatt]

Conan being himself a writer is so serious here. He is focusing less on jokes or more on subject especially about how did vince pull off so brilliant writing.

[Kaervek]

I loved him as 'Little Finger' in Game of Thrones.

[jjollie]

1:08
He could have decided to give up on his talent and dug ditches for a living. Makes me think of the amount of talent out there that has gone unnoticed and undiscovered and never will be. It's saddening.

[mannyescuela]

Anyone else diappointed that Holly's first words weren't "ASAC Schrader"

[isaber]

i knew i was hearing lisa kudrow's laugh but i thought i was going crazy

[bananabenana]

This was a great interview by Conan. He seems legitimately interested in Gilligan and his thought processes. Gilligan is just fantastic, I'll watch anything he writes.

[sancho]

it must be so gratifying to see an idea go from a thought in your head to an award winning show that people just can't get enough of.

[TheArtofGuitar]

I love how Conan's actually a bigger BB fan than me...probably! :)

[joadbreslin]

Vince is a great guest. He pauses just long enough to acknowledge Conan's moderately amusing asides, and doesn't try to riff off of them with his own mediocre jokes, but rather gets right back to the story he is telling. And he also turns to his right part way through his story to include the others on the couch. Both a high IQ and a high EQ guy. I am happy for his success.

[SeanTHATGUY]

I've been binging on Breaking Bad lately and I really do think it is one of the most amazing things I've ever seen on TV. Unlike most shows, the producers didn't milk out numerous additional seasons and the show only got better each season. I had been watching the walking dead before Breaking Bad and I've started to realize how bad the walking dead is and how the changes the producers are making is causing me to lose interest as the show goes on. Breaking Bad, however, is getting more and more interesting and really makes me think about the show more than any other show I've kept up with. Vince Gilligan is a genius and I thank him for having the desire to make sure his show is one for the sole purpose of entertainment and not to milk it for money.

[WillRock]

He should do a sequel to Breaking Bad - Digging Ditch

[JustPolar]

I love how humble Gilligan is. One of the all the best.

[TheNutta]

Lisa Kudrow's laugh is so distinctive. Any Friends fan knew that she was sitting there before they saw her haha

[hahah]

A very high percentage of the show's success can be attributed to Bryan Cranston.  Good idea, good writing, but Walt is the draw, he is the the one who knocks.

[kimsjustice]

Vince is a true genius! Conan said it correct: anything can be crazy on paper, it all depends how you execute it. Such a great show!

[camilogarciaylasaari]

I can imagine Vince digging ditches... "Yeah, ditch! Magnets, yo! Ditch!"

[krishtrinity]

It's sad that writer of famous movies like Transformers(Bay) make millions while talented writers struggle to get employed.

[sparkead]

Conan is so passionate about Vince it's beautiful.

[NormanWill]

I love the way Vince Gilligan creates the development of his characters regarding the plot both in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul!

[Khan-_-Artst]

1:57
"Maybe we should do that."

Vince: Ah yes! I have this idea for a show now.

"Of course... That's totally what I meant. *Closes down how to cook meth tab*