Published 15:03 IST, November 18th 2020
Conan O'Brien's talk show to come to an end after 28 years in 2021
Conan O'Brien's long time running stint as a late-night TV host will be coming to an end in 2021 and the comedian-host will be getting a show on HBO Max -
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Fans of Conan O'Brien are well aware that longtime TV show host has been associated with Warner Bros. media for years. Conan has had a longtime running of 28 years as a late-night TV host which will be coming to an end with him shifting to OTT platform with HBO Max. late-night talk show will be making a weekly series for HBO Max, which is perhaps ideal transition from staple TV format to going digital.
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Conan's talk show moves to HBO Max
Conan O'Brien has undoubtedly been prominent face in late-night talk show arena, being compared to likes of David Letterman and Stephen Colbert. charming TV show host took over Late Night on NBC from David Letterman back in 1993. He n went on to feature on show over a decade till 2009. However, it was Jimmy Fallon who later took Conan's place and O'Brien went on to host Tonight Show for several months only to get his very own show titled Conan on TBS in 2010 which went on to become a successful venture for both TBS and Conan. However, recently, it was anunced by Warner Media in an official statement that show will be officially coming to an end in June 2021 with season 10 finale.
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This marks an end of an era for Conan who will be transitioning from network television to an online streaming platform. Conan himself sent out a statement to Variety and a number of or publications expressing it was back in 1993 when Johnny Carson gave him advice to get on streaming platform bandwagon as soon as he could. He expressed that he is thrilled to have been given an opportunity to do what he does on HBO Max, also joking that he is looking forward to free subscription.
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It was in 2019 when TBS slashed down Conan's show format from one hour to half an hour only. However, he still has his podcast named Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend which is expected to stay on. As of w, it is unsure wher Conan on TBS format will be adapted as it is for new show on HBO Max.
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15:03 IST, November 18th 2020