Mike Myers On The Inspiration Behind “Austin Powers” | Late Night with Conan O’Brien
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- (Original airdate: 05/08/97) Mike Myers reveals the inspiration behind “Austin Powers,” bonds with Conan over tap dancing, and explains how his brothers repeatedly pranked him with Mountain Dew.
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Love conan's unique vibe. He never let's the guests opinion on a topic be forced. He let's them take the lead and helps here and there when needed to keep the volatility of humor and interest. My personal favorite talk show host. Mocks narcissism in many ways, love it.
But he's a narcissist himself! You need to see his ridiculous meltdown on the tarmac after his show got cancelled
@allegedly A certain amount of narcissism is healthy but if you think we're all narcissists, you need to read more on the subject
@allegedly Maybe read a book before having an opinion so you don't look like a shmuck when you talk.
@@edbunkers4516 i understand what allegedly meant. Even if it's only a small fraction of narcissism, most people would be. But I have come across a very few rare minds who really had no selfish malicious intent and though its impossible to know what's going on with someone else's thoughts, I believed they never felt above others or risen above other by others... not sure if I'm making my point. Anyways, conan is a prime example, from what he puts out into the world, outside and from his broadcasts with TV. He's good at heart and incapable of being a true narcissist. He knows how to be one which I'm sure why he loves to mock such a silly flaw in ones self. With many of his skits you can tell he's trying to communicate that life can be done without narcissism and just how utterly silly the whole matter is and of course he does it in a fashion without insult or aggressive criticism. Love it when conan and Jordan schlansky get together cause you see conan turn up the narcissism to 11.
Great little flashback way before the absolute mind blowing success of Austin Powers! Wish we had more from Mike these days - when’s Austin 4 coming baby?
I highly doubt there will be another Austin powers movie because of PC World and Verne Troyer passing away.
Plus austin powers did terrible on release and only gained through home video sales. The sequels did well
@@neutraltoxic I know that initial failure but not many other characters or movies are still that frequently quoted and memorable
@@neutraltoxic The first film did nearly $70 million on a $16 mil budget. The sequels did even better. So no more pulling 'facts' out of your butt.
@@DeadlyPants123 plus mike myers is nearly 60.
Dr evils monologue at the father son therapy session still stands as one of the most hilarious scenes
With a great Carrie Fisher cameo as well
th-cam.com/video/jMIDpJ8H7H0/w-d-xo.html
Here it is
I had the group liquidated you little shit!
Sometimes he would accuse chestnuts of being lazy
@@starwarsroo2448 hahaha another underrated line.
I wish we could have movies like that again.
It’s called remarks and everyone is doing now from video games to movies
@Eric Babcock Everything has to be for everyone. People just get offended by the humor rather than just not watching it. Unfortunately, no one wants to be "canceled"
I maintain that if there was never a sequel made to Austin Powers, it would have gone down as a legendary comedy movie. One of the funniest of all time. The other two just watered it down and distracted from its original genius. I believe if he had just kept bringing fresh ideas like that once every few years, instead of getting sucked into the money making machine, we might all be waiting with bated breath for his next release. In fact, just no sequels period. Wayne’s World, So I Married An Axe Murderer, Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, and then let his genius take it from there. Hollywood sure knows how to destroy a beautiful thing.
All in the persons (creators) timing and creativity. SNL cast were much more talented then. Original 🤷🏻♂
"Movies like that"? What do you mean?
Myers did a tribute to Sean Connery where he said Austin Powers was inspired by Sean Connery as James Bond. I always thought it was a bit odd as I'd say Austin Powers is more like Roger Moore's Bond but this explains it. It was the chest hair!!!
Think it's a mix of them all to be honest
He said the chest hair was a tribute to Connery tbh.
I'm unsure that Connery's was phallic shaped though...
Maybe some Matt Helm thrown in
Go to try to
his SNL work... Wayne's World films ... Shrek franchise .... Austin Powers franchise .... a legit genius .... it sucks that he's not doing more right now .... the world needs good comedy more than ever
Mike Myers is definitely better at playing characters than he is at playing himself...which is why he's as endearing as he is.
Just like his idol, Peter Sellers.
He's supposed to be a total douche in real life, so obviously he's a great actor.
I remember my family camping around the TV watching the movie on VHS. I was only 7, so many of the references and jokes flew over my head, but it was such a fun movie to watch and 1997 HAD to have been my favorite year ever.
Haha I had a very similar experience watching this film for the first time in 97. So much so that later on I would use the movie release date to reference time past. I would say something in 2007 like: “Wow, ‘Austin Powers’ is 10 years old!” Haha 😂
What i love about austin powers is even though it parodies the bond movies it has its own identity almost
I really want another Austin Powers movie!
He's such a talented underrated actor and so charismatic. I'm hoping there will be a fourth Austin Powers, I've been waiting since I was a kid. But even if there isn't, it was a fantastic trilogy with a good ending to the 3rd one.
@I HATE CHEESE nah
Oh god no, a 4th Powers would be awful. Leave it be.
@@D.O.P.S_POPS But you haven't even seen it yet lmao
I honestly love Mike Myers. A superb writer/actor and a genuinely humble and interesting man.
We had a "Pig & Whistle" (mid-late 70's) in a neighboring town (I think Torrington, CT). GREAT vibe (w/Darts).
I love mike in real life, he’s a pretty humble guy and a great comedian I think
" Mikey want some mountain dew" killed me 😂😂
Not again! 😫
2:56 he tries to set up the audience to boost conan's confidence lol...CMON AUDIENCE!
Love them both.
Mike Myers is totally funny and I can't stop dying of laughter!
childhood crush big time
4:40 Dr evil - "DADDY DIDNT LOVE ME"
It's crazy how the Austin Powers movies have aged so amazingly and so terribly at the same time. Still hilarious
I think they still hold up to this day!
How could it age terribly? It's a fun movie.
I've seen the Shrek movies dozens of times Mike is brilliant
Mike is on fire 🔥 here. Miss him!
I wish we had another Austin Powers movie..
So did that Mountain Dew experience give way to Mountain Dew being written into the script for Wayne's World when Rob Lowe ordered Chinese food?
@Pak RT
Good call mate, excellent question 👌
Mountain Dew...Pepsi Cola *continues speaking in Cantonese"
2:29 Now that's Shrek!
Aw I remember when Mike was adorable
Yep he’s on my list of celebrity crushes ✅❤️
its strange to hear modern interviews (2022) in that Mr. Meyers seems to speak in what I imagine is his own natural voice (albeit a mellowed version to reflect his age) as opposed to this video's interview where it seems heavily injected with the character he has most recently channeled (in this case, Austin Powers). Very interesting.
1997…back when America was still sane.
I remember thinking it was crazy then. Looks tame when compared to today.
@@yep-sb4uf Amen.
Yeah, haha, Bill Clinton was about to get Impeached for not telling the truth about cheating on his wife with a White House intern. That was white-knuckle news back in the day.
@@trysometruth It is estimated he had 1000 affairs up to that point.
If only we were allowed to watch a new Austin Powers movie. (baby). Hell, I'd take a new Love Guru at this point.
I'll pass on the Love Guru but I'd take another Wayne's World!
What a legend
a 5-minute masterclass on comedy
Mikey you want a mountain dew? lmao
His doctor Evil character was taken from a Dana Carvey impression of Lorne Michaels...It caused a bit of friction between the two because he never asked Dana for permission.
Groovy baby.
Conan has the knack Carson did to make the interview about the guests and not about their stupid opinions. Sadly he is no longer on anymore. I could see Meyers and Conan doing an Austin Powers movie together.
Dana Carvey
Yeah Baby!
I love Austin powers it's really funny but if they do make another one I'll be happy
R.i.p mini mee
Conan finds out he's too sarcastic too much of the time when he tells the truth and literally no one believes him lmao
I miss Mike:(
I remember the Pig and Whistle on TV.....what a hokey show!
Fuckn love Conan.
I wonder if Cat Stevens singing Matthew and Son in the 60s had any influence on the Austin Powers character.
4:00 bet they don't say that now he's worth $200,000,000
Lets GO #CHESTHAIR ‼️YEA ‼️BABY ‼️YEA ❣️❣️
Dr. Evil inspired by Dana Carveys impression of Lorne Michaels. Facts.
Michael John Myers (Scarborough, Ontario; 25 de mayo de 1963) es un actor, comediante, guionista, productor y director canadiense. Ha actuado en Saturday Night Live (1988-1995), Wayne's World, en las tres películas de Austin Powers y ha prestado su voz en la serie de películas de Shrek.
60 AÑOS.
We were spoiled in the 90s with comic geniuses writing original, funny scripts. Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Adam Sandler, Norm MacDonald, Dave Chappell, Eddie Murphy, Chris Farley, David Spade, Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Jim Carey, Jeff Daniels, Bill Murray, Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Tommy Davidson, The Wayans Bros, Jamie Foxx. Just Hall of Fame comics and funny writers.
The Pig and Whistle is a stripe joint in Liverpool
awesome humour
He forgot to mention he stole Dr Evil from Dana Carvey.
@Death Is A Doorway Check out his (Dana's) Howard Stern interview
It is true, it is Dana Carvey’s impression of Lorne Michaels
Mike Myers told everything he ever did... don't ask me how I know
Fair-minded folks would go with "was inspired by" rather than "he stole".
Well Mr. Fairmind, listen to his interview with Stern. He gets into detail about how he came up with Dr Evil. Mike never mentioned or gave credit to carvey. I think sane minded people would call that stealing, or "plagiarism" if it makes you feel more fair.
"The Wayne's World stars' relationship took a blow after Carvey, 66, thought Myers, 58, stole the Dr. Evil character from him and used the creation in the Austin Powers movies. On The Howard Stern Show in 2016, Carvey claimed he originated Dr. Evil as an impression of Saturday Night Live creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels, back when Carvey and Myers starred on the show."
Thanks for playing Mr. Fairmind.
@@SpeccyMan
Mike Meyers Really Created Conan O'Brien
Classic Goshen
Haha he s great
Before this man was Shrek ❤
"Back the hormones up, Boy!" Beep! Beep! Beep! Beep!
The first two films were the best.
Dana Carvey watching this like 🙄
Pig & Whistle here: th-cam.com/video/Yow6PPf1d70/w-d-xo.html
I’m excited for him to see Shrek 5 reboot
Wow. Didn't know Rick Astley was at Conan's.
I guess it’s the Mountain Dew that created Dr Evil
Not Again!
Aaaaand there goes the mountain dew sponsorship...
interesting that this is coming out now hmmmm
Can't believe this interview just happened today
Right!!! They even aged backwards for it 🤯
Most people don't know that he stole the idea for doctor evil from Dana Carvey.
I thought it was just the voice
The voice is pretty much Mike Myers doing Lorne Michaels
Almost like half the comments are about that
Mike Myers inspiration for Austin Powers, specifically Dr. Evil is Dana Carvey. Basically stole Dana Carvey's impersonation of SNL creator Lorne Michaels.
He literally just took the voice and that’s basically it. They still had to write original funny stuff for Dr Evil. Always thought it was ridiculous how much that gets blown up and even how much Carvey cared lol
The Love Guru is another one to enjoy!
No. Just....no
Daddy you borng
Why was the crowd so much more awkward back then
I knew his type of comedy would not last
Was Norm MacDonald also Joe Bob Briggs? Will The Lost Drive-In continue?
I always thought they could pass for twins.
@@Wallyworld30 TWINS?!
Man I thought my brother was bad, wellll not so much.
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🤠
Conon is a very weird little guy!
Fungi
He didn't mention the huge joke he stole from Dana Carvy.
what even is that suit?
Some of the inspiration has to come from Martin shorts character from Mars attacks
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Canadian scouser
Mike who?
He stole this pitch from a genie. Shameless.
Not to be that guy but... It's been as long since this video since it was from the swinging 60's. Seize the day kids.
Austin Powers 1 and 2 are absolute perfection.
Glad they didn't make any more after that.
and 3
He knocked it from his own friend
i just saw his new netflix trailer. He just can't not be austin powers
file what the fuq
2:16 sorry thats america not england. xD we have regulations on food xD
Love Mike but he shoulda just done AP 4 instead of the Love Guru... RIP Vern.
The inspiration for Austin Powers was to make a movie about a character Lorne Michaels didn't own.
Dr Evil was based on an impression of Lorne that Dana Carvey did.
Dana Carvey
Good old days without social media, it just all feels right
Define social media.
before it exposed how we are really living.
@Vishal Mishra just the whole vibe
@Vishal Mishra lol before a question mark. (You hit your own nail on its head)
@@cartermorel4275 you define it
An older coworker from London told me growing up the attitude was going to the dentist was for more upper class folks. They wouldn’t go unless it was an emergency. But he also said they didn’t really care because everyone he knew had “bad” teeth.
I love Mike Myers but I'm pretty sure he stole the idea from Dana Carvey, and it's the reason why theu didn't speak for many years.
@Saul Teanuts That actually makes sense. Dr. Evil sounds just like Lourne.
If I ever get to meet MIke Meyers...I am going to offer him some warm Mountain Dew...lol.
Tap-dancing prepubescent Conan... My happy thought for the day, if not the rest of my life. 🤗
I always find mike myers a little socially awkward like he is not quite good at being himself off stage. the urine thing is actually quite dark and it somehow explains it. reminds me of the skit he did on SNL about the lonely kid in the bathtub. you can always see sadness behind his smiling eyes.
I loved Simon lmao
It is common among comedy actors. They are best at not being themselves.