Comedian Conan O’Brien, famous for his wit and humor, recently made a highly anticipated return to ‘The Tonight Show.’ He had hosted ‘Late Night’ for an impressive 16 seasons, from 1993 to 2009. O’Brien expressed his nostalgia during his latest appearance, mentioning how strange it felt to be back in the building after such a long time away.
“It’s weird to come back,” O’Brien shared with host Jimmy Fallon. “I haven’t been in this building for such a long time, and I haven’t been on this floor in forever.” He reminisced about his time hosting ‘Late Night,’ which was located just across the hall from ‘The Tonight Show’ studio. O’Brien humorously remarked on the changes he noticed, such as other sets being built in what used to be his show’s studio.
During their conversation, Fallon revealed that O’Brien was his first-ever talk show appearance. Fallon even shared a photo from his appearance on ‘Late Night’ in 1999, expressing his honor to have been on O’Brien’s show.
O’Brien’s departure from ‘The Tonight Show’ in 2010 remains one of the most memorable moments in late-night television history. Despite taking over from Jay Leno, the network started developing plans for a new program involving Leno in the same time slot. Ultimately, O’Brien resigned after just seven months, allowing Leno to return until Fallon took over in 2014.
In 2019, during his final time hosting ‘The Tonight Show,’ O’Brien reflected on his lifelong dream coming true. He humorously remarked in his monologue, “I just want to say to the kids out there watching: You can do anything you want in life. Unless Jay Leno wants to do it, too.”
Aside from his television appearances, O’Brien is also gearing up to promote his upcoming travel series titled ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go,’ which will be available on Max starting April 18. The show promises to showcase O’Brien’s signature humor as he explores various destinations around the world.
In summary, Conan O’Brien’s return to ‘The Tonight Show’ brought a wave of nostalgia and humor, reminding viewers of his significant contributions to late-night television. As he continues to entertain audiences with his unique style, fans eagerly anticipate his upcoming projects, including ‘Conan O’Brien Must Go.’
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