Conan O’Brien Returns to Late Night for the First Time in 16 Years

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Conan O’Brien is making a comeback to the Late Night franchise after an absence of 16 years. Known for his wit and humor, Conan O’Brien has been a significant figure in comedy since before he started hosting late-night shows in 1993. But it was his 16-season stint on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” that truly established him as one of the top contemporary comedians.

According to Deadline’s exclusive report, Conan O’Brien is set to return to the Late Night family on June 11 as a special guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Earlier at an FYC event in LA, Meyers hinted at O’Brien’s comeback, expressing his desire for “Conan to come back” again. With this appearance, all three former Late Night hosts, including David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon, will have made a guest spot on Late Night with Seth Meyers. Here’s the full quote from Meyers:

I’ve had a conversation with someone who seems eager, and it looks like the event is imminent. They’ve made clear their intention. So far, only four of us have done this on NBC, and I’ve been privileged enough to have appeared on both Letterman and Fallon. I’d be thrilled if Conan O’Brien could join that list again.

What Conan O’Brien’s Return To Late Night Means

O’Brien’s Relationship With NBC Could Be Improved

Conan O’Brien’s comeback to the Late Night series indicates that his connection with NBC may have been restored once more. Previously, for 16 years, he was the host of “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” on NBC until disagreements over scheduling conflicts between NBC and The Jay Leno Show led him to step down as the show’s host and transition to hosting The Tonight Show instead. This move stirred controversy because O’Brien desired to continue as the host of Late Night, but he felt that NBC’s proposal to shift the Late Night franchise into a new time slot would not be beneficial for the program.

As a dedicated fan and long-time admirer, it’s been over a decade since Conan graced the stage on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, an NBC series – a return that must have felt surreal given our shared history working under the same roof for so long. However, the news of his comeback to the original Late Night franchise is nothing short of exhilarating!

Though Conan may no longer aspire to be a host, his decision to join as a guest suggests that the frosty relationship he once had with NBC might have started to thaw after our long-standing disagreement 15 years ago. It’s a heartening sign of reconciliation for all of us who hold their bond dear.

Our Take On Conan O’Brien’s Return To Late Night

O’Brien’s Return Will Be Nostalgic

The news of Conan O’Brien going back to the Late Night family is exciting. His comeback will certainly evoke fond memories for many, as Conan was renowned for his distinctive and entertaining humor during his tenure as a late-night talk show host. Reuniting with the original series, even though Jimmy Fallon currently holds the reins, promises to be a delightful trip down memory lane, offering a glimpse of what made the show so special in the past.

The comeback of O’Brien brings fantastic prospects to his professional journey. Lately, he has been thriving with his hit podcast, “Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend,” and the renewal of season 3 for “Conan O’Brien Must Go.” Moreover, this year, O’Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. Therefore, O’Brien’s return to Late Night signals the start of an incredibly successful comedic year for him.

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2025-06-06 00:58