How Conan O'Brien Built a New Pixar Icon in 'Toy Story 5'

It's hard not to hear Conan O'Brien's unique voice in Toy Story 5. When he confirmed last year that he would join the cast, it's only fitting that his character's name is Smarty Pants, a fast-talking know-it-all designed to potty-train children and teach toddlers how to do No.

1 and No. 2 in record time. Smarty Pants is clearly modeled after Conan, from the color scheme to the animation, and Conan was hands-on in bringing the character to life. Co-director Kenna Harris said the toy's yellow handle, which flips back and forth with his movements, was how they sneaked Conan's iconic hair into the design: "You can't have Conan without the hair!" Harris also said Conan was initially careful around the script, not quite letting loose because he wanted to give them exactly what they needed, and that they had to tell him, "Conan, don't act.

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