O’Brien’s departure feels like the end of an era for late-night TV
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Conan O’Brien bid farewell to late-night television this week (at least for the moment) and in many ways, it feels like the end of an era. He debuted late in the world Johnny built — 1993 — as the replacement for David Letterman. The “Late Night” host, long considered Carson’s natural successor for the “Tonight Show” gig, had just been “Leno-ed” and was taking his talents to CBS.
O’Brien’s departure feels like the end of an era for late-night TV
O’Brien’s departure feels like the end of an…
O’Brien’s departure feels like the end of an era for late-night TV
Conan O’Brien bid farewell to late-night television this week (at least for the moment) and in many ways, it feels like the end of an era. He debuted late in the world Johnny built — 1993 — as the replacement for David Letterman. The “Late Night” host, long considered Carson’s natural successor for the “Tonight Show” gig, had just been “Leno-ed” and was taking his talents to CBS.