Conan O’Brien Makes His Late Night Return to Talk Prince, Fan Encounters, Show Memories and More

[@justronaut9981]

No one interviews Conan better than Conan.

[@skahler]

I mean you basically have to when Jimmy Fallon is hosting

[@312tails]

@@skahler Conan lets people he respects talk.

[@zangcheye]

I love that Conan finally got Jimmy on as a guest.

[@GeorgeAlexander-bj4fk]

lol

[@JohnBarron-n]

This is jimmys show, not conans

[@zangcheye]

@@JohnBarron-n Um, yeah. That's the joke. And, it was Conan's show before it was Jimmy's...lol

[@JohnBarron-n]

@zangcheye what are you talking about? It's jimmy fallons show

[@elizabeththeethird5388]

@@JohnBarron-n yes, it is jimmy’s show, but Conan had the tonight show prior to jimmy. Conan only had it for a few months, and the tv channel the tonight show airs on (NBC) put Conan in a difficult situation when he got the tonight show and Conan quit. So, @zangcheye was trying to lighten the mood and bring humour into Conan’s past ( tonight show) with the comment.

[@ShamanthrShetty-su7yr]

When Conan is on the set he is the Host.

[@maddiewalsh3285]

As he should.

[@jameslambert5394]

Was and evershould of been ! Damn it Jay. Lamo

[@richardwebb3013]

Best comment.

[@ameliesayshola8854]

He WAS the host of Jimmy’s show over a decade ago! So this comment is true 😊

[@ZaidaD29]

Indeed😂❤

[@deementia6796]

Literally Fallon's best interview, and he barely had to do anything. Conan took that interview over like Martin Short used to take over Conan's back in the day!

[@dromr]

Martin Short & Steve Martin are both hilarious, along with Conan! Legends

[@Cavball9]

Great hosts know when to drive and when to sit shotgun. Fallon wisely let Conan take the wheel here.

[@Cavball9]

@@dromr For sure! Don Rickles too. Rickles was one of the best ever, and I believe he was on every major late night show from Carson to Kimmel.

[@thedrewsephYT]

The true KING of The Tonight Show, Conan O’Brien!

[@mendozaartstudio]

It's actually Carson but Conan is the cream of the crop.

[@ericmarshall8097]

True dat man I miss him so much

[@fornitegood122jr6]

@@ericmarshall8097 Andy Richter

[@kateschroth3304]

I love Conan! He was my crush when I saw him on Late Night with Conan 0'Brien, and I saw him in person years ago in 1997 and 1998 in NYC

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

*NBC made a massive mistake!!!* #teamcoco

[@tkillcoin]

10:14 Conan’s camera awareness is so evident in that story. In the tighter 2-shot with Jimmy, he uses his left hand to “headlock” the guy. But when he stands up, and it’s real wide, he uses his right, so as not to block Jimmy. He also pauses briefly as he stands up to allow the zoom to catch up with him and his bit. A masterclass in visual storytelling.

[@ETS186]

crap you're right. It looked like he rehearsed it 😂

[@tjhall9377]

He hosted television in studios for almost 30 years so he has a lot of experience with watching the monitors that flank the stage (you can see him look at the stage right monitor before he stood up so that his head / body stayed in frame as the camera zoomed out).

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

*NBC made a massive mistake!!!* #teamcoco

[@benjamin-papa]

wow stop the presses!! guy who stood in front of cameras for years knows how to frame himself in camera!! WHAAT??

[@tkillcoin]

@@benjamin-papa Bet you’re fun at a party…

[@designsbyden]

The way Conan said his words at the end with a shaking voice, tapped the table. it was like a closure, a legend with a heart!

[@BrennanJohnson-u1r]

My name is, Brennan Johnson I am Marian Gold online manager. He requested I connect you with him yesterday, he saw your profile while scrolling through his page and your picture caught his attention!!

[@cali7xx]

Conan is THE funniest, quickest, sharpest, classiest guy around. MY FAV 🙌🏻❤🙌🏻❤🙌🏻

[@RM6737]

The word is iconic.

[@StephTerry-c2y]

Craig Ferguson is neck and neck

[@YourConscience.o_o]

Unquestionably the GOAT.

[@user-kj7nw4zg1y]

It's true

[@SuomiGameHUB]

perhaps even a goat

[@redwoodcoaststudio1610]

@@SuomiGameHUB he would LOVE that

[@brandonrust4114]

Whether it was in this interview, on Hot Ones, or just in general, what I love about Conan can be best summarized by this: He gets it, man. He just GETS it. He understands the talk show business and show business in general. He's camera aware. He knows what the audience wants. They want a show, they want entertainment, but they also want something sincere and real. He has a bit or has a really funny joke in response to a question, but then he will also have a serious answer. Or he'll tell a joke buried within a serious answer. Like the answer to the question about how it feels coming back into his old building and visiting his old studios. Within his answer is a serious and profound feeling of no longer belonging, being saddened by change and having someone else in his old studio, but also a fond feeling of nostalgia. But then there's a hilarious and over the top bit about yelling at Kelly Clarkson lol. He's just always so unapologetically Conan. He dominates the space and he's such a good interviewer. Rare is someone like Conan who can make the host feel like the guest on their own show.

[@sf9130]

thank you for this incredible comment! i wish he would see it himself

[@VideoAmericanStyle]

Honestly, I'm glad Conan didn't keep the Tonight Show after all. His career has been FAR more interesting with the freedom he's had without the clutches of NBC around his neck. And Fallon is the perfect TS host - anodyne, inoffensive, neutral, etc.

[@NellieKAdaba]

I agree.

[@DionMaulanaMohamad]

Anodyne, nice

[@origshoegal]

I totally agree with you.

[@mattmays9063]

You're not wrong, but I swear sometimes it still stings.

[@derektalasek795]

His comedy never seemed to fit the more conservative tonight show time slot imo. He's much too zainey and goofy, which I love.

[@djankoulrea3463]

I am from India and I got a chance to travel to the states and part of my work assignment. Coming back from the work I would browse the TV channels and find that TV is so different from my country and couldnt really find anything to watch apart from movies. One day I stumbled up on Conan on TBS and fell in love with his show and started watchin every day and became something I would look forward to everyday .. There was something that made his method so relatable to even some one from the sub continent .. The man is a legend !!

[@CaptainHook_90]

❤

[@YahWay.]

At the end, That send off to Jimmy was pure class. Jimmy's going to remember. Remember that in your own lives people, say nice things to people when they deserve

[@educationrepublic9273]

Conan is one of the nicest most inwardly humble and decent people in showbiz. His last lines to Jimmy - you could see Jimmy genuinely moved by his words. So many great guys on the late night circuit! You're blessed America!

[@MisssKayy]

When I was in 8th grade a fairly unknown Conan O’Brian took over Late Night. It was the kind of silly, sophomoric humor that an 8th grader could enjoy. I’ve been a Conan fan since and watched all of his shows.

[@jadenjacobcomedy6237]

Dude the fact that I have to watch Conan on other Talk Shows is a Crime!!! Bring him back to Late Night PLEASE!!!😭🙏

[@Nay-kp6uu]

I know what you mean, I grew up with Conan but he is much happier doing what he's doing now than working on a show. His podcast is great. And has a HBO show I think.

[@jadeduh4555]

He has said on his podcast that he will not go back to late night. You would be begging in the wrong place to the wrong person/people

[@MichaelHolmgaard]

I miss his show but I think Conan is too good for Late Night tv. He is better in a free format where there are less restrictions

[@SgtMStewart]

I just enjoyed watching Jimmy be nervous and squirm in the presence of a legend. Fallon will never measure up to the Legend that Conan is. Take notes Jimmy.

[@jammaish]

@@MichaelHolmgaard100%

[@Sileonex123]

He is just as good a guest as he is a host

[@Sunset4Semaphores]

*NBC made a massive mistake!!!* #teamcoco

[@jodiramberg707]

I tear up hearing Conan give Jimmy credit 💛

[@callmeshaggy5166]

He's probably tired of the Jimmy hate. Like it's been almost 15 years, he's not going anywhere.

[@frankvazquez5974]

Those were some generous undeserved comments. Conan is class.

[@nonpondo_]

​@@callmeshaggy5166 same

[@jotamarsmusic]

I love that look Conan gives at the desk right at the end just before the video cuts off. A look that says it all❤

[@cleverusername9369]

This desk should've been MINE!

[@Andrewvictory]

The "I'll teach it to you" jab at the band during the prince story hit me right in my Musician.

[@keebler91411]

I keep rewinding that😂😂😂

[@Matika]

Jesus! 😂

[@e_G_o_05]

I love how every iconic guest has a Prince story.

[@thomasalva9263]

Chapelle’s was the best for sure

[@Sbannmarie]

Hysterical! 😮😅😂

[@Ed7501]

That was a great story!

[@ExclusiveLM]

This became The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien for one more night. Thank you Jimmy for having Conan on for this triumphant return to this same studio where he said good bye as the Tonight Show host years ago. Just seeing this interview made me feel the energy that Fallon's crew must have felt including the band having Conan on who might have been this show's host today most probably and yet Fallon was a real gentleman as always and gracious for letting Conan do most of the talking. I'm sure Conan waited all these years hoping to return. And as he talked you could see Conan looking all around at his once set. Special moment.

[@karenmarwil3905]

He’s such a nice human. I have always loved Conan O’Brien. What a class act and so damn funny.

[@counterspacecowboy]

Conan is a class act always and forever.

[@darcisw]

This was 20 minutes of pure joy. Conan is so entertaining and brilliant. ❤ I can’t wait to watch Conan O’Brien Must Go. Thanks Jimmy! Great job! ❤

[@stevedoesnt]

Big standing ovation, and whoever edits the KZbin clips says “nah, cut that part.” Wonderful job.

[@photoqueennyc]

This was awesome! At the end when Conan was giving Jimmy props, Jimmy looked so emotional aww Conan is the best ❤

[@GabyBraca7]

Conan's the best! Jimmy had to hold his tears at the end. Love Conan!

[@irmaiz133]

Yep, so endearing to watch!!! Wish all encounters of soul-to-soul in every walks of life every second was like that….

[@CraigSmith-qq3sr]

Best guest in a long time. Conan Obrien is an icon😊

[@standdownrobots_ihaveoldglory]

lol him deciding not to say Tom Cruise 😂😂😂

[@MisssKayy]

We were all thinking it

[@ljragsandfeathers]

Exactly ❤

[@SatanLovesYou420]

I knew I couldn’t be the only one thinking it 😂

[@redwoodcoaststudio1610]

TOTALLY, LOL we all were thinking it

[@rhyancoleman6462]

From NBC Studios in New York, it's Late Night with Conan O'Brien! With Max Weinberg and the Max Weinberg 7. Now here's your host, Conan O'BRIIIIIEN!!!!!!!

[@AlBrownComedy]

I can’t remember his name now, but that announcer became a character on the show in his own right, and I remember he was hilarious!

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Joel Godard

[@moonstruck562]

Then he’d come out and do the “string” dance - my fav part 😅

[@AlBrownComedy]

@@rhyancoleman6462 yes!!!

[@TomFalcon-kw3rg]

😂😂😂😂 I miss that one ..

[@pascalrouen]

Conan is one of the greats. Not only as a talk shot host, but entertainer and natural comedian. The kind of guy who can make any situation funny, and improvs at will in his daily life. He's also a great storyteller and fascinating person. As far as talk show hosts go, he is up in the pantheon with Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett, David Letterman, and Craig Ferguson.

[@EdwardD-q5p]

The word is iconic

[@ExclusiveLM]

The word is iconic ?? Ok let me think......... I will guess someone with real high hair with more energy than bunnies mating ??

[@SgtMStewart]

I love how nervous Jimmy is being in the presence of a LEGEND. Take notes Jimmy.

[@sdqsdq6274]

lol ? the legend is david , jimmy was a fan of him

[@alexanderluthor5670]

@@sdqsdq6274 who?

[@arminia1406]

​@@alexanderluthor5670 I think he means Letterman, but Conan is at the same Level

[@billybobjoephil]

That’s jimmy’s character He’s a humble genius, steals the show if need be. Conan is familiar with the format and clearly excited to be there. Props to both

[@SgtMStewart]

@billybobjoephil Humble Genius. Dam you're so kind. Humble sure. But Genius? Let's not inflate his ego too too much now lol

[@lilalpaca9847]

“I don’t know right from left,I t’s on my sock”😂😂😂. I’ve watched this interview multiple times and I just noticed how funny that is. I’m wearing mix up socks right meow!

[@mr.beautiful]

Conan O'Brien Must Go is so good! So happy it just got renewed for a second season.

[@_pvn]

Conan's Aura will always take over the show. I still remember being 11-12 and staying up to watch him. I didn't care for talk shows, still do not. However, Conan is literally his own thing!

[@catherinebossy4969]

Thank Conan for your kind true words about Jimmy ❤

[@Artistoh14]

Conan is real good and i am happy he said good words to jimmy at the end, jimmy looked like he was gonna tear up :(

[@MikeBites]

4 episodes of Conan Must Go was simply not enough! We need more

[@DERRTYCHYBO]

You're in luck they just announced a second season

[@datacorz]

A legend and Jimmy.

[@Mztizzy_12]

One of the best interviews ever. He talks about real life & experiences & ends with a great funny one where he did a good thing with a fan in the fan’s home & videoed it to share. It was the funniest thing I’ve seen in a while! Maybe my sense of humor is off or broken, idk, but this got a serious vocal laugh out of me. I’ve been struggling with depression for weeks on end now, smiling very little, getting upset easily, crying, etc… you know, the whole 9 that goes with depression, & I gotta say THIS video made me laugh for the first time in weeks. Thank you Conan for videoing & sharing that & thank you Jimmy for posting this. Y’all help people even when you don’t know it. Keep doing what you’re doing & God bless!

[@SA-xs9im]

“Well the words iconic” no one on tv will ever be as good as conan

[@sabrina-hu4ri]

Conan's great at physical comedy.

[@nyamheria]

cannot express how much i love Conan

[@pablodeniz3267]

How was Conan crouching and still made Jimmy disappear 🤣

[@jam1870utube]

To be fair, Jimmy was sitting down

[@ChipCain]

Conan is an absolute legend.

[@makeadifference4all]

Conan got classy in the final moments of his interview. I hope after all these years, Conan is at peace with how things went down during and after his short tenure as the Tonight Show host.

[@deadpatronus]

Why was this re-uploaded? Also, we wanna watch his entrance & standing ovation Jimmy.

[@EvelynRobinson22]

They're on hiatus coz of memorial day

[@Showmaann]

Conan is my favorite person ever

[@cazhgacel]

Conan adjusts his seat... Jimmy: HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA oh really I'm Yeah HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

[@martinlye2748]

Very funny and a genuine guy to listen to.

[@waternineeightlotus2869]

Genuine? I really hope he isn't like that, when he's not in the limelight.

[@CJT49]

​@@waternineeightlotus2869he's always like that, and it's great

[@darknight1676]

Everybody loves Conan

[@yvettelucy7378]

Conan masterclassed this show!!!

[@moonline9]

That moment at the end where the two praised each other is just so wholesome!!! 💓

[@heidinova6883]

Aww.. I love this episode so much. Conan is a legend, I was laughing my keister off the whole time and I know both of their histories of crossing paths in career. I'm also born from New England, probably Irish in there somewhere, so there is an art of roasting people built in and I love it all.

[@DarylVHorn]

Geezus! For moments, it really looks like "Lord of the Rings" force perspective visual effect shots with Gandalf and Frodo.

[@mariocavalli1643]

Yet again, Conan O'Brien exemplifies the definition of 'A Class Act'. Funny anecdotes from the heart, deep sincerity. It's why people love him. We love you, Conan.

[@paulam9771]

I really loved watching The Conan Show. It was a great tool for me to learn English and really enjoyed the interviews and the way he makes comedy. Then I saw Jimmy doing the late show and it felt right, like he was going to keep bringing Conan’s style and vibe. So it’s nice to ser them both talking and remembering memorable times. ❤

[@kangaroofoot]

Fallon was so excited to have Conan back on that he was only able to get a few questions in. Conan was so excited and nostalgic that he couldn’t stop ranting, yet it was a perfect exchange because both of them enjoyed it equally.

[@jennyz4665]

Conan really can't take compliments; and every time Jimmy trying to say something nice about him, he just redirect it to another direction. Such a humble soul, team coco forever

[@kellycoffin1385]

I feel inspired to share my experience with Conan since I'm seeing all the love in the comments! Conan O'Brien was often times the only reason I'd laugh/smile on the days he was on TV when I was growing up. I'd stay up late just to get my dose! I'm grateful he knows his medicine AND he knows how to use it

[@OnlyInLasVegas]

Isn’t there a slot open for late late night talk show??!! While the 2 late night hosts currently are ok, Conan by far is a natural comedian and great interviewer. Would love to watch him with a new show at night!!!

[@ShamanthrShetty-su7yr]

Late Night host interviewing The King of Late Night

[@barcelonachair6487]

Johnny Carson is no longer with us.

[@DanielThureskog]

@@barcelonachair6487the Godfather of Late Night.

[@KentWiley-e3e]

Not a chance

[@Novastar6]

@@barcelonachair6487 Conan is and has always been funnier than Carson. Carson was great... but I'm sorry, it's time to give credit where credit is due.

[@barcelonachair6487]

@@Novastar6 The original comment eluded that Conan was the King of late night. How did funny enter the conversation? Also, Conan's humour is sophomoric, and it isn't timeless. I grew out of it when I matured. I thought his writing on the Simpsons was excellent when I 12, I could never watch something like that now. It would be boring to me.

[@ChunkySoupfortheSoul]

Jimmy is so great at interviews - more intelligent than his casual style implies. He's secure enough to not let his ego get in the way, and encourages his guests to really have a great appearance. It's a really smart balance.

[@navinavi1062]

20:05 You can kinda tell from his face how much that meant for Jimmy.

[@Popongkee]

Brinngs back memories of his Late Night talk show. Conan is the GOAT!

[@gilpinsteven]

2:08 that is such a sweet picture of them!! They both look so happy and engaged in the conversation.

[@nxllson]

A late night show king in his own right 💪🏾🔥 what a legend. One of a kind

[@Johnny-je8si]

Conan will always be #1 host of all time in my book!

[@no127]

Man, I was hoping we could see the standing ovation in this one😏

[@cindystokes8347]

The selfie story!😂😂 I’m literally in tears!!!

[@MegaChris456]

God, I've missed Conan. Best to ever do it.

[@MadDragon75]

It's nice to see Conan. He's my buddy in the Philippines favorite American talk show host.

[@elisavargas5889]

Conan is the best , anyone else feel like he brought the clip of Jarle so people would look them up?

[@AndresRuizHi-Techchina]

His energy is amazing!!!

[@boffmoffet2826]

When its Conan so you know your gonna laugh so hard but you know you have to sit through a Fallon interview to watch

[@ericmiller93]

This.

[@storiesbydarksaberlight1517]

Came here to either find or make this comment.

[@AlBrownComedy]

I call that hairstyle “Red Surf” 🏄 🏄‍♂️

[@corneliusdinkmeyer2190]

And I love it!!

[@2EKgn16]

This had me snorting. 😆

[@callmechia]

My experience with Conan is, he and I were both in the audience at a preview of some broadway play years ago. He was seated two or three rows in front of me. When I tell you his seated figure was still so tall it blocked everybody’s view behind him lol. He is ridiculously tall.

[@seanmcintyre5148]

Conan’s so good he just takes over the set

[@G2mxrZ]

Class act who ABSOLUTELY deserves his own tv show!

[@scriptedZombie]

Everytime I see him in that clip saying “These are your god damm potatoes” …I LOSE IT!! 🤣🤣

Great conversation right there, ladies and gentlemen! I loved the way Conan praised Jimmy Fallon at the end. It shows how humble Conan really is. I just love the guy!

[@YzerWings]

Conan will always be a legend

[@SimbaRobyn]

I love Conan so much!! He just exudes fun! 🧑🏼‍🦰

[@matthewsutphin7508]

If you live in ny or la and watch this every morning you will achieve greatness and harmonic beloved in all facets of journalism and acting prowl

[@NetoD20]

I hope Wrong Selfie Guy got to watch this clip lol

[@MsTrinichic]

Jimmy's real laugh always shines through with Conan

[@superwomanisflywonderwoman9116]

That was so nice of Conan to say that ❤

[@jayboyce2209]

Love You Forever Conan! Got the POMP UPRIGHT TONIGHT!

[@seanfournillier6718]

He has the most spectacular hair it’s like it’s almost alive is like his hair deserves its own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame they should get it it’s own show it dances it sways in such a hypnotic way beckoning you to discover whats inside, such talent so much personality in that thing wow

[@flashknight7720]

Why can’t you post the intro and Conan walking out??

[@benchiaase]

Conan is by far the funniest late night talk show host ever, and an absolute legend. He really deserved much more.

[@stephanyb09]

The man in the house! CONAN 🧡

[@jerryaragon8558]

AN ABSOLUTE LEGEND!!!

[@SarahThompson-y9y]

What a great interview I really enjoyed it when I lived in Minnesota Minnetonka, Minnesota at five years old when purple rain came out I was absolutely obsessed with Prince… my mom took my sister and I out for dinner at Perkins. We ate pancakes and the booth behind me was prince! He saw me staring at him for a very long time and said it’d be OK to come over he let me sit next to him and I said you’re having pancakes for dinner too. I’m having pancakes for dinner, he was so nice to me and he was having a meeting with his manager. I’ll never forget it.❤

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

Best of all - those two have a true friendship, both coming from SNL at different times but still friends.

[@jawadrahman95]

the greatest for a reason.

[@whenraindropsfall]

how often does a guest get their interview posted in its entirety. Conan is one of a kind

[@loricannon2988]

Did you say iconic Conan? Cheers 🍻 ❤😂