Conan O’Brien says goodbye to late night television.
After 11 years at TBS, the 58-year-old presenter finished the last episode of his show Conan on June 24th. During his monologue, O’Brien thanked the network managers and his team, including the writers, producers, and “one of the funniest people,” he knows, his buddy Andy Richter. He also thanked his family – including his parents, siblings, children, and wife Lisawho was in the audience.
At one point, O’Brien took a moment to reflect on his nearly 28 years in the late night hosting business and shared his thoughts on comedy. “I’ve dedicated my entire adult life to pursuing this strange phantom cross between smart and stupid,” he said. “And there are many people who believe that the two cannot coexist. But god I’m telling you it’s something I believe in religiously. I think when smart and stupid come together it’s very difficult, but if you can do it, I think it’s the most beautiful thing in the world. “
