Final Conan on NBC

[Eris0303]

Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:44pm

Anyone else watching on the east coast

[TheatreFan4]

Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:47pm

I just tuned in.

I just can't believe this whole ordeal...

[Eris0303]

Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:53pm

Exit interviews. Haha

[strummergirl]

Posted: 1/22/10 at 11:54pm

Yep. Not to spoil it as it is all developing but Conan saying Tilda Swinton should play him in TV movie about this had me in stitches.

[Mr Roxy]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:04am

I have the first Chevy Chase talk show & this will bookend it nicely.

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:25am

I'm watching right now. I've been a Conan fan for a long time. This whole ordeal has been ridiculous. It doesn't seem fair to Conan or his crew/staff. I hope he'll be back on tv ASAP.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:29am

Him getting choked up is killing me

[JerseyGirl2]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:31am

I just love him. Can't stand Will Ferrell, but love Conan.

[Eris0303]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:36am

Andy needs to come and dance with them

[SNAFU]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:37am

I worked on his show for the 17 years they were in New York. His crew is amazing and they are very much like family. I know they are all very broken up over this. I also know they are hoping that this will bring better things for them. I am sure most of them will follow him in whatever his next incarnation is. I am so hoping it is for Fox at 11 PM! Take THAT Tonight Show!

[singalongsong2]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:38am

I loved the final episode. Conan's speech was very nice and I enjoyed Neil Young's performance. The ending with Will Ferrell was great. Way to go out with a bang, Conan!

FREE BIRD!!!!

[Eris0303]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:40am

Actually, I liked Jimmy's tribute to Conan and the interruption. I think Conan would like it.

I am so hoping it is for Fox at 11 PM!

Tune in tomorrow for The Andy Richter Show with co-host Conan O'Brien

[strummergirl]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:41am

Neil Young's song was perfect for the moment. I've been crying since the end of that song. Conan choking up only heightened it. Great speech.

Somehow that finale worked. I knew Conan was in a band and a guitar aficionado but boy, I had no idea.
Updated On: 1/23/10 at 12:41 AM

[violet72]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:42am

The speech was great...the whole show was classy...oh Conan I will miss you...please find a job on another network quickly...one that will appreciate your humor and talent...after tonight I will never watch the Tonight show again...I need my Co-Co

[romantico]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:42am

This is how it's done. Damn, who nowadays show this much class? His speech about cynicism was spot on. The man should be bitter and he came off as a true gentleman. Jay couldn't be this classy if he wanted to. Karma is a bitch and I think Conan will come out a head. I pray Jay's show bombs.

[clever name]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:46am

Great speech. It made me cry. I just love this guy.

[violet72]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:47am

here is the speech


Before we end this rodeo, a few things need to be said. There has been a lot of speculation in the press about what I legally can and can’t say about NBC. To set the record straight, tonight I am allowed to say anything I want. And what I want to say is this: between my time at Saturday Night Live, the Late Night show, and my brief run here on The Tonight Show, I have worked with NBC for over 20 years. Yes, we have our differences right now and yes, we’re going to go our separate ways. But this company has been my home for most of my adult life. I am enormously proud of the work we have done together, and I want to thank NBC for making it all possible.

Walking away from The Tonight Show is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Making this choice has been enormously difficult. This is the best job in the world, I absolutely love doing it, and I have the best staff and crew in the history of the medium. But despite this sense of loss, I really feel this should be a happy moment. Every comedian dreams of hosting The Tonight Show and, for seven months, I got to. 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-Eleven parking lot, we’ll find a way to make it fun.

And finally, I have to say something to our fans. The massive outpouring of support and passion from so many people has been overwhelming. The rallies, the signs, all the goofy, outrageous creativity on the Internet, and the fact that people have traveled long distances and camped out all night in the pouring rain to be in our audience, made a sad situation joyous and inspirational.

To all the people watching, I can never thank you enough for your kindness to me and I’ll think about it for the rest of my life. All I ask of you is one thing: please don’t be cynical. I hate cynicism — it’s my least favorite quality and it doesn’t lead anywhere. Nobody in life gets exactly what they thought they were going to get. But if you work really hard and you’re kind, amazing things will happen. As proof, let’s make an amazing thing happen right now

[JbaraFan1]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:48am

I don't really have the words....just wow. Love Conan, love what he said. Talk about exiting a show with graciousness and aplomb. And then that finish. Holy hell, the boy can rock it!

[miss pennywise]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:50am

I have never met Conan O'Brien or Andy Richter, but I do know people who have been friends with them for years, and they have nothing but nice things to say about both guys.

I was touched by Conan's advice to people, "especially young people: Work hard and be kind...." I don't think I have ever heard anyone in his position suggest people "be kind." Very classy, indeed.

[romantico]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:51am

I love Andy just as much as Conan. Their chemistry is flawless.

Some video

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/22/conan-obriens-final-tonig_n_433938.html

http://www.tmz.com/2010/01/23/conan-obrien-final-monologue-tonight-show-video/

Updated On: 1/23/10 at 12:51 AM

[wendilin622]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 12:52am

Conan is beyond classy. I have watched him for as long as I could remember. Including being in high school and sneaking downstairs in the middle of the night to watch him. His speech was classy, heartfelt, and moving. I wish a fraction of those in the entertainment business could have the intelligence and modesty he has.
I know Conan will be ok and I look forward to seeing what he has in store for us next.

[taylorPHENOMENON2]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 1:02am

That was so emotional...so much respect for Conan.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 1:11am

I fell asleep and just woke up so I missed it and I'm bummed. It sounds like he made a wonderfully classy exit. I hope he gets something else very soon.

[Q]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 2:18am

I don't watch this kind of TV, and only know of these men by reading about them, but I do like my new sig quote!

[thetinymagic2]

Posted: 1/23/10 at 11:04am

Actually, Thursday night was freaking great also, w/Robin Williams going absoutely ballistic, and being bleeped often.