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Conan O'Brien Thrives Beyond Late-Night
24 Feb
Summary
- Conan O'Brien believes he reaches more people now than with his former show.
- His podcast and travel show offer more freedom and unique interview opportunities.
- O'Brien notes the traditional late-night talk show format is gradually disappearing.
Conan O'Brien, who concluded his late-night talk show "Conan" in 2021, is experiencing a new phase of his career. He suggests that he now reaches a larger audience through his "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast and the travel show "Conan O'Brien Must Go." O'Brien feels these platforms offer him greater creative freedom, enabling different types of interviews not possible in his previous format.
He observes that the traditional late-night television format is evolving and gradually fading away. However, O'Brien sees this shift as an opportunity, with new avenues emerging that allow for connection with audiences, humor, satire, and exploration of talents in ways that feel more liberating. His prior television roles included "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
