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Bill Hader Shares Hilarious David Lee Roth Movie Pitch

5/14/2025

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Comedian Bill Hader entertained listeners on the Conan O’Brien podcast with a hilarious tale about David Lee Roth from Van Halen. Roth pitched a wild movie concept where he plays an assassin on a mission to rescue his dog, reminiscent of John Wick. Hader couldn’t help but admire Roth's charisma, even in the face of a failed pitch.

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Comedian Bill Hader entertained listeners on the Conan O’Brien podcast with a hilarious tale about David Lee Roth from Van Halen. Roth pitched a wild movie concept where he plays an assassin on a mission to rescue his dog, reminiscent of John Wick. Hader couldn’t help but admire Roth's charisma, even in the face of a failed pitch.