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Conan O’Brien confronts 'Hot Ones' doctor for 'choking' him on show

Conan O’Brien's 'Hot Ones' doctor says he's sorry for choking him while checking his heart rate: 'I thought you said 'take' my pulse. Like, take it away.'

Thanks to his chaotic energy and top-notch bits, the 61-year-old comedian and TV host has earned a place in the internet hall of fame for his appearance on the chicken-wing-based interview show. One especially bizarre choice came when the comedian was several wings deep into the hot sauce challenge and Dr. Arroyo employed an unusual method to check his heart rate. Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.

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