Conan O’Brien held his late night curtain call Thursday. It featured flashbacks and appearances from many of his closest friends in showbusiness– as well as reflections by the host about his time on television.
Will Ferrell appeared to wish Conan well. Ferrell teased, “Good luck Logan Paul Jr.”
The interview aired a montage with past interviews, including those with Steve Martin, Jason Momoa and Betty White as well as Harrison Ford and the cast of “Star Wars”. One with Sophie Turner was also aired, in which Conan is slapped by the ” Game of Thrones star.”
O’Brien, who was about to be interviewed by Jack Black as his last “Conan” guest, reflected on his self-deprecating moments and celebrated the good times he had at the network. Since 2010, Conan has been aired on TBS’ cable property.
Conan’s Black sang, “I’ve always loved” Black also explained to Conan that he would perform a skit about a “fake injury” complete with paramedics for his last appearance.
Black confessed that he had actually hurt himself for real.
Black was running to the theater during the bit and he rolled one of his ankles while running.
Conan recalls that Conan had an ambulance to film the scene. “This is the most hilarious part… I was shouting at these guys, We gotta aid him, we must help him’, and they said, No. “We are actors.” Conan explained that they only needed an Ace bandage to treat Black’s ankle. The gentlemen, however, said that they didn’t possess one and added: “It is a fake ambulance.”
Conan stated, “We had two men dressed up as ambulance drivers and a vehicle to drive to CVS to buy Ace bandages.” “It was the dumbest thing I’ve ever witnessed.”
Conan ended his show by thanking TBS for all he’s done, including Andy Richter, his show sidekick. Before the audience began shouting, “Andy!” Andy! Andy!
Conan thanked his writers and noted that he has been “blessed” with some of the best television writing over his 28-year career. Conan also talked about his 1993 replacement of David Letterman as late-night host. Conan admitted that people thought it was a crazy idea. Lorne Michaels was the one who changed my life. He is my hero.
Conan also thanked Lisa Kudrow, “‘ Friends”, for her service. Conan said, “You wouldn’t know me without Lisa Kudrow,” before thanking his crew and fans, as well as his family, including his siblings and wife.
Conan jokingly said, “Big shoutout to my mom and Dad… they’ll be seeing this three months later.” They don’t understand how the internet works.
Conan also thanked his siblings for their unfailing support, despite their Hollywood celebrity status. Conan exclaimed, “I’m a celebrity man.”
Conan offered a clear piece of advice. He noted that it was not easy, but that you should try. He stated, “Do what you love with the people you love. If you can do that, it’s heaven on Earth.”
O’Brien’s first appearance on late-night television was in 1993, when he hosted two shows at NBC.
In 1993, he took over Letterman’s post-midnight slot on NBC on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien”.
The comedian and ex-Simpsons writer will now use his pen and IP to streamer HBO Max, where O’Brien will host a new weekly variety program.
O’Brien stated, “I don’t want to brag, but I believe that I hit it out from the past every time,” while O’Brien entered into a montage – the live audience couldn’t contain themselves at each Conan turn.
O’Brien and his crew have produced an incredible 4,368 episodes during their time on air.
The former writer of “Saturday Night Live”, was given a sketch from “Simpsons” in which Homer Simpson was assigned to conduct Conan’s exit interview on TBS.
Simpson, who is sitting across from O’Brien’s cartoon character, says “Hello, my Name Is Homer Simpson”
O’Brien said, “That would be me,” Simpson exclaimed, “Oh my god!” You are one of the “Impractical Jokers!”
“That was the time that you and Sal blew up the toilet. I can’t believe that man lived!” He was in a wheelchair.
O’Brien corrects Simpson by saying, “I’m not a talk-show host,” to which Simpson’s beloved cartoon father responds, “Wow. It’s a dying breed. Only 800 of you are left.”
O’Brien sent a thanks to the “Simpsons” and wrote, “This meant a lot to me.”
