Sam Richrdson was a revelation in Conan O'Brien's Conan Without Borders visit to Ghana

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The Veep alum, whose mom is from Ghana, easily made a connection with the audience in last night's special that was filmed in June. "Richardson is probably only featured in about half the runtime of the 43-minute special, but his impact carries through," says Ben Travers. "He may be introduced as Conan’s guest, but he acts like a host to the viewer and even O’Brien. And a good one at that. Richardson’s sincerity is moving in those final, more serious moments, but he’s excited to engage with every stop along O’Brien’s tour. When they stop in a market for some impromptu shopping, Conan starts in on a bit as the spokesperson for a chocolate candy called Perk Choco. Picking up on his partner’s pale complexion, Richardson makes a good-natured offering to swap sponsorship roles — Richardson will take Perk Choco, O’Brien can be Perk Milk. The two imrov comics run with it from there, but it’s Richardson’s smooth addition and supportive demeanor that keeps the quick bit clicking." ALSO: Ranking Conan Without Borders specials: Conan in Ghana is No. 7 of 13.