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Conan O'Brien

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Conan O'Brien is an American comedian, writer, and television host who began his career writing for *The Simpsons*. He is best known for hosting the late-night talk shows *Late Night with Conan O'Brien* from 1993 to 2009 and *Conan* on TBS from 2010 to 2021. In 2010, he briefly held *The Tonight Show*, a transition that resulted in a heavily publicized network conflict. Currently, he hosts the podcast 'Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend' and creates travel specials, remaining a prominent figure in absurdist television comedy.

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How did Conan O'Brien get from The Simpsons to late-night television?

Conan O'Brien first became widely known in television writing, including work on The Simpsons, before taking over NBC's Late Night in 1993. He hosted Late Night until 2009, then presented Conan on TBS from 2010 to 2021.

What late-night shows did Conan O'Brien host?

His main hosting jobs were Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show, and Conan on TBS. Conan ran for 11 seasons and ended in 2021.

Why did Conan O'Brien leave The Tonight Show in 2010?

Conan left NBC after the network planned to move Jay Leno back into the 11:35 p.m. slot and shift Conan's show later. He then signed with TBS, where Conan premiered in November 2010.

What is Conan O'Brien doing outside television?

He hosts the podcast Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend, which launched in 2018, and has continued producing travel and comedy projects. His podcast work extends the same interview-based style associated with his late-night shows.