Why Conan O’Brien Turned Down a $28 Million Offer From Fox (2015)

Conan O'Brien shares details about the infamous "Tonight Show" conflict and why he turned down a $28 million deal to move to Fox.
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[@aidoox]

Conan is the opposite of living in a bubble that most of celebrites do, not knowing anything about real world. God I love this intelligent, humble and funny human being.

[@johnjames5405]

This is Conan's agent.

[@aidoox]

I wish haha@@johnjames5405

[@ZenShroud1]

@@johnjames5405 The first sentence was Sona, which explains the typos: edibles. The next part she couldn't stomach writing, so Conan finished it.

[@aidoox]

You got me😆@@ZenShroud1

[@dannyk7226]

Conan’s the best 👩‍🦰

[@davidovics92]

Ah, that's why I love Conan... so mature, so intelligent, so articulate, so measured. He is a true role model.

[@thecajunvacationer3064]

Well said. Harvard grad from the 80s, when that meant something. Smart, funny, aware.

[@roberto2568]

i dont understand it especially since he is 100% irish, to put it nicely. best tv personality ever@@thecajunvacationer3064

[@grahamelliott6041]

Is there a false role model ?

[@JPMongeS]

His explanation on why he rejected that offer is actually quite intelligent and understandable.

[@kyle9539]

Agreed. Conan is actually extremely intelligent. He graduated from Harvard and majored in History and Literature.

[@Alistair]

@@kyle9539 snuck that one in there

[@mauriceortiz8817]

I have a buddy that works for him and says he and his family are some of the sweetest people he's ever met.

[@KelleneHubbard-dz4gt]

😊 He is so Nice 💯 and Friendly 😊 Boo Jay Leno

[@djb5320]

I know a youtube commenter that has a buddy that works for him and he says the same thing.

[@g3synth205]

@@djb5320 lol

[@Steven_Williams_]

@@djb5320 I have a buddy who works for the wife of a youtube commenter and he says similar things.

[@toucansam3]

⁠@@djb5320I know a guy who responded to a KZbin commenter who has a buddy that works for him and he says the same thing.

[@AC3handle]

That Conan was able to get access to all his NBC footage and post those, is probably the best use of his 'cards' he's ever played.

[@arabchristraeger]

Holy shit I had no idea about this! Makes me even happier for him.

[@Jones25ful]

@@arabchristraegerit’s very smart, it’s how he was able to retain access to the Team CoCo youtube, even after the TBS show ended, and he was able to migrate that KZbin into the hoster of his new podcast

[@arabchristraeger]

@@Jones25ful Love him so much. Been watching him since childhood.

[@drey6255]

Just a minute into this and you can already see the kind of person Conan is. What an A+ human being.

[@foxhound13]

A lot of celebs should take a note from him.

[@obscurereference6298]

celebs and actors aren't the same thing despite what conservatives want you to think.

[@oldben1800]

and athletes

[@tronmcrae]

Conan's legacy is unmatched. Writer in The Simpsons, getting a Lyft w/ Cube & Kevin Hart, and all his mayhem with Sona & Jordan.

[@thezachmarsh]

He did some other stuff too 😌

[@Crazydude2116]

his remotes will forever be UNMATCHED.

[@Dmolina3715]

no he didn't

[@timesheet6677]

Do his legacy is the best in the world?

[@MISNM0]

Conan is one of the best people to have in the public eye. If he works for you then you are fortunate indeed. A great human and a giver of his soul.

[@sirrom5155]

how many times have you met?

[@cantbackdown123]

“Giver of his soul” what 😭😭😭

[@ainocj173]

@@cantbackdown123 I think bro just wanted to say passionate but didn't find the word

[@eighteen-naked-cowboys]

He always surprises me in how genuine and self aware he is. Tho even if he's rich he didn't deserve that public humiliation.

[@stevenlock4012]

Always love Conan.

[@ReadIcculus93]

If Conan was given the tonight show, I might actually watch it still. I haven't turned on that show one time in the past 10 years.

[@christiancrocetti9940]

He had it for two years then they canned him and put Leno back on

[@ReadIcculus93]

@christiancrocetti9940 he wasn't really given it, he was teased with it.

[@neilm2794]

Love Conan O’Brien’s stuff and totally get what he’s saying here, but I bet there are times where he thinks about what NBC did to Letterman and says “Yep, I should have known”

[@JeffKelly03]

1000000%, given Letterman was Conan's mentor and hero. He has to have known, deep down, it was at least a possibility.

[@detroitdiezel7856]

He probably thought: "Nah, there's no way that they'd let this happen a secret time!"

[@Harold.Richard]

To this day I’m still pissed about what happened to Conan with NBC. He’s the legit funniest host in late night history, in my opinion. Jimmy Fallon is an unfunny clown. I hope Conan knows he has fans who still love and miss him on TV.

[@iansingh2102]

Jimmy Lahey as I call him

[@eddietat95]

Take a page from Conan's book and let it go. Conan is friendly with Jay and Jimmy, just not the executives and board members and accountants and marketing staff and so forth. As Conan said in this interview and others, "it was business."

[@baronvonnembles]

@@eddietat95 Fallon is a fool. That doesn't change because Conan is "friends with him" according to you.

[@fml5910]

Jimmy Fallon should not be the host of the tonight , and much less have even been in the running to host it. Craig Ferguson should have gotten the job.

[@MobtacticsBruh]

The funniest Fallon has ever been is his interview on Conan’s show when he was still doing SNL

[@BelleTolles]

This was such a great interview. I remember Howard saying it was his favorite interview ever

[@Danny-fs1hk]

Conan!!! How can you not love this guy?

[@lukkynumber3]

Love Conan’s outlook and perspective on life, and even though he’s extremely wealthy his words is applicable for many people. Forever Team Coco 🧡

[@lavatr8322]

If i ever meet Conan that would be ultimate fortune for me... I don't give a shite about other celebrities

[@Cpr21134]

Love Conan man. Seriously one of the smartest funniest people. So quick and great improv

[@MR-mc6rj]

Conan O'brien is a beautiful human being, simple as that.

[@mismissy]

Conan has always been my favorite. He got screwed. I still watch anything i see his name on

[@NielsCG]

Conan is the Best

[@pump55]

💯

[@brdobie]

Conan really is the greatest Stern show guest ever.

[@psychoof78]

Conan isn’t even one of the top 100 Howard Stern Show guests of all time

[@Alfie223]

Beetlejuice

[@TitoRigatoni]

@@psychoof78 Conan is the number one guest I've seen on the Howard Stern Show this week.

[@itbdaniel]

​@psychoof78 I think Howard himself said that Conan was his favorite guest

[@psychoof78]

@@itbdaniel Howard did say that Conan was his favorite guest, but he wasn’t even close to his greatest guest

[@peter9910]

He's the hero we need

[@brettg1440]

For me it's always been Carson and Conan......they are the absolute BEST EVER!!!!

[@TheSavageBountyHunter]

i appreciate Dave too, just for the fact that he was Conan's inspiration

[@DonovenGrey]

​@@TheSavageBountyHunterLeno held the late night crown for his whole run.

[@justiceforall3739]

Conan is the best talk show host ever and a phenomenal human being.

[@turningmememachine7256]

Interesting point because I've seen so many people online brush off the Conan tonight show situation because NBC gave Conan 40 million after kicking him out, bit it's obvious Conan wanted the Tonight show for more than just the money and the fame.

[@dan5760]

Much love to all of you!! Howard and Robyn 🫶🏻💯❤️❤️ Longtime listener. Conan is great too. Success and blessings from Barcelona - Spain 🇪🇸

[@BaronSupremacy]

Howard, talk less. Let the guest answer.

[@raylang4608]

Conan was the funniest late night host ever!!!

[@Cable-Tie]

still is

[@robmausser]

Conan, Ferguson, Letterman and Carson all offered something interesting. They brought something new to the table. Everyone else is cannon fodder imo.

[@reev9759]

Is*

[@MagicCarpetRideShareProject]

​​@@robmausser, yep solid short list. It's really about all you need. From abroad in England I've been enjoying clips from the still active Graham Norton Show.

[@KOSMICKEN09]

I'd go with David Letterman

[@KHasan-de6yq]

Very informative. Thanks for the upload. Really loved the way you presented your facts and opinion.

[@drewyoung2102]

Conan comedy scripts in early 90s were hysterical and no one was like him at the time.

[@bluceree7312]

I mean forget about the late shows and The Tonight Show and just look at Conan's "remotes". That on its own deserves multiple awards. For example when he went to Palestine, which is apropos. Or in Italy with Jordan 😁🤣😂🤣😂

[@djb5320]

What is the Tonight Show?

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

Love Conan. Love his podcast.

[@trust5977]

I Iove Conan. Such a great interview by Howard.

[@Ganiscol]

I never had the impression that Conan wears even the tiniest smidge of a grudge on his sleeve, it was and is always some of his colleagues and most of his fans. He is a man of principles, not grudges. And a funny motherfucker!

[@Flumazenil]

I have so much respect for Conan,

[@juancarlosnunezf96]

Conan is such an amazing entertainer.

[@jenjabby]

I adore Conan!

[@djb5320]

I love you too

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

It's kind of surreal that NBC had done something similar to David Letterman in the early '90s and it was also on behalf of Jay Leno.

[@Tehui1974]

What an intelligent and humble explanation he just gave. I don't follow show business at all, but I understand where he's coming from based on that explanation.

[@johnavernia1026]

This is why he's my favorite

[@Kurlach]

Christ, does Howard ever let his guests finish? Talk about in love with the sound of his own voice

[@luf4rall]

It's part of the reason why guests give up a lot of information because they don't have a moment to think

[@WatchingSomeYouTubeVideos]

Since it's a radio show, you can't have one second of dead air

[@vintedge9721]

It’s a Fallon thing

[@ihatespam2]

@@luf4rallso sitting their listening to Howard gives them no time to think? Sounds bass akwards.

[@bobxyzp]

@@WatchingSomeKZbinVideosit’s not dead air. he talks over the top of people even while they are saying something interesting

[@kevinmeeks5169]

Im not a huge howard stern fam but these past couple days ive been watching him with conan, Letterman amd norm MacDonald

[@joshwhalen17]

Definitely a repost, but great foreshadowing to the upcoming "Conan O'Brien Must Go". Also, if you haven't, his podcast is a fine-tuned engine of audible joy.

[@RaquelsFoodDiary]

Conan is a class act. Humble and wise. You are appreciated, sir.

[@AquaticHelp22]

love you Conan

[@adrenalinflow]

Conan is pure class

[@drockjr]

Gd Conan is a treasure. So real

[@pipops]

Conan is the best

[@rasputin7633]

Conan is worth over $200 million. He did just fine.

[@forfuxakes6814]

Rasputin he would of been worth 228 mliilion👀

[@davidcarlson6981]

As he himself repeatedly said...

[@alsoyes3287]

​@@forfuxakes6814220* he got 8m to stay

[@rasputin7633]

@@davidcarlson6981 Conan did just fine. Just fine.

[@linateacup]

not about the money for him

[@tracevicente]

Conan and Dave are the best to ever do it

[@BigB932]

It was Leno's decision when to leave the tonight show. He has surely earned it. Can you imagine Leno rushing Carson out the door?

[@burkpowell]

everyone in this clip is great.

[@willwill2548]

It's only exists three kings: Conan The Barbarian, Conan The Destroyer and Conan The Coco

[@jlouis4407]

Ha ha

[@harryliuhao]

Wow first time seeing the serious side of Conan. Humbling.

[@micahisaac]

Conan is a national treasure

[@mptcegaming]

I so love Conan, he is one of the most humble and truest comedians.. and in my opinion, the funniest comedian in the whole west! ❤

[@JAFOpty]

I love Conan ❤

[@korypo303]

We love you Conan!

[@MrZombiejoe]

It’s No Surprise that Conan handled it well, plus turned it into something Funny after as he’s the Best at!!! HANDS DOWN the Best Night Time Talkshow Host Ever!!!

[@EMichaelBall]

Craig Ferguson was better. But Conan was very good.

[@MrZombiejoe]

@@EMichaelBall WRONG!!!!! But I do LOVE Ferguson.

[@EclipseStudio]

Plus Fox cancels shows at for the most bizarre reasons, so there’s a good chance he wouldn’t have lasted long there.

[@mmolchin]

Conan is truly a great person. He proved it when he paid his staff out of his own pocket. Not to mention his documentary is probably one of my favorites lol

[@rriqueno]

Conan is amazing! Love him

[@Nicolas-uu3jr]

Love you Coco❤, you too Stern🙂

[@jamezguard]

Conan is the man

[@Roger_808]

the best to ever do it is an understatement

[@dannelson5480]

Love Conan and the Tonight show was lucky to have had him....

[@kevgar57]

Well said!

[@brandocalifornia3024]

Fuck yes Conan! Truly the people's champ of comedy. Team Coco for life

[@keithsimon6241]

The way howard tries to put words into his guests mouth is funny

[@KINGDAVID7]

Love Conan :)

[@stevethomas2285]

What was the original air date?

[@aclarkedesign]

Conan is the best.

[@rougedcheeks5346]

Got to love that Conan!

[@perroraton9515]

As an artist, I feel the same. Its not about money

[@thecreamyone3606]

I have all the shows recorded.... Conans last late night, his first and last tonight show..... Very sad n aggro yet epic real drama

[@Odb718]

Luv Conan

[@Denbub]

Conan ‼️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@metallicoustic6733]

What on earth is that camera shot on Howard😅

[@fancyhandlegoeshere]

What a legend

[@MegaSilverBlood]

In this world its almost always the case that the less talented are more famous, hence why Fallon has the tonight show now and not Conan. The best late night host doesnt have a show anymore, theres your indicative of why hes the most naturally talented and funny. Meanwhile I'll keep watching his podcast or any content he puts out

[@sheltyhorn4332]

What's with the positioning of Howard's camera?

[@pete5534]

Conan is cut from a different cloth. Much love.

[@severetiredamage6754]

Howard just goes for the money lol

[@smellyvalley]

Love Conan

[@budjitresvalles6397]

In my opinion, Conan is still better than a couple or three current late-night show hosts.

[@ytzpilot]

Regardless Conan was the host of the Tonight Show even for a short period of time but that is an extremely rare title to hold and one he gets to hold for life

[@dminnovatores]

The GOAT

[@daydreamhero1374]

Conan is the GOAT!

[@JustinTNAWWEGuy]

Conan a better host then Jay and Jimmy now on the tonight show

[@aiokaio8791]

they don't explain that in life, unlike in literal cards, your ability to play the hand you're dealt is part of the hand you're dealt. - Grognor, 2017

[@stankormy5717]

Conan is super intelligent!

[@FanboyCantina]

Love Conan O’Brien

[@JoshR813]

I really wish Howard wouldn't talk over his guests.

[@ThePauloman80]

Total sidenote, but does the camera shot of Howard give anyone else strong Wilson from Home Improvement vibes?

[@wade_says]

Conan is the GOAT of late night

[@Native722]

Fox is not known for late shows, it probably wouldn't have worked out though I believe Conan would have made a good push at it.

[@jlouis4407]

Howard is sharp

[@carlo9524]

Moral of the story. If you get a better offer you probably have to take that.

[@Pe6ek]

Howard's math though. 😅😂

[@superanxietychick7035]

Conan ❤