Conan O’Brien’s Last Episode
Conan O’Brien said goodbye last night for his last episode of The Tonight Show. Due to subpar ratings, NBC decided to give Jay Leno the 11:30 spot and move O’Brien back to a later time. This ruffled O’Brien‘s red locks so furiously that he promptly quit.
more Conan after the hop…
NBC gave him a hefty payout (to the tune of $32 million) and the OK to host another show at another network in 8 months. Parting is such sweet sorrow, and for O’Brien‘s last episode he had a host of jokes to ease out of the transition. Here’s a handy round-up:
“Ladies and Gentleman, we have exactly one hour to steal every single item in this studio.”
“The terms of my settlement say that I can’t host another show for 7 months. So next week look forward to the Andy Richter Show with his sidekick, me!”
“O’Brien nevertheless notes he’s open for many “exciting career opportunities,” and makes an important clarification: “I will do nudity.”
He also has recommendations for how to use his now-vacant Late Night studio: “Site of Tiger Woods‘ 1st Annual Mistress Reunion” or “Fitting room for cast of The Biggest Loser.”
“Every comedian dreams of hosting The Tonight Show and, for seven months, I got to,” he says. “I did it my way, with people I love, and I do not regret a second. I’ve had more good fortune than anyone I know and if our next gig is doing a show in a 7-11 parking lot, we’ll find a way to make it fun.”
Photos: Bauer Griffin
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