Conan O'Brien made a special appearance on 'The Tonight Show' with host Jimmy Fallon, sparking a nostalgic conversation about O'Brien's time as the host of NBC's 'Late Night.' O'Brien expressed his feelings about returning to the familiar setting, mentioning that it had been a long time since he had been in the building and on that particular floor. Reflecting on his 16-year tenure hosting 'Late Night' before moving to Los Angeles, O'Brien shared that being back in the building brought back a flood of memories.
During the show, Fallon shared a throwback photo from 1999 when he was a guest on 'Late Night,' highlighting the longstanding connection between the two comedians. Fallon mentioned that O'Brien was his first-ever talk show, emphasizing the impact O'Brien had on his career.
O'Brien's return to 'The Tonight Show' marked his first in-person appearance since his departure from NBC in 2010, a departure that was marked by controversy as he was replaced by Jay Leno. O'Brien humorously referenced the situation in a monologue before leaving, encouraging viewers to pursue their dreams unless Jay Leno also had his sights set on the same goal.
Currently, O'Brien is promoting his upcoming travelogue series, 'Conan O'Brien Must Go,' set to premiere on Max on April 18. This project is O'Brien's first television endeavor since the conclusion of his TBS late-night show 'Conan' in 2021, which ran for 11 seasons.
Aside from O'Brien, Tuesday night's episode of 'The Tonight Show' featured guests Nicole Richie and musical performer Benson Boone, adding to the entertainment lineup for the evening.
