The day is finally here! Conan O'Brien returns to late night -- tonight! Don't miss the much-anticipated "Conan" premiere tonight (11/8) on TBS at 11:00 PM, followed by "Lopez Tonight" at midnight.
It has been a long wait. Here's a look-back at Conan's journey from "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" on NBC to "Conan" on TBS.
Conan O'Brien's Road to TBS
Conan Leaves 'Tonight Show'
In early January 2010, the story breaks that Conan O'Brien will step down from his hosting gig at "The Tonight Show" and Jay Leno will reprise his duties as host.
David Letterman's Reaction
"The Late Show" host David Letterman shares his thoughts on the Conan/Leno deal.
Jimmy Kimmel Ribs Jay Leno
Another late night staple, Jimmy Kimmel, makes an appearance on Jay Leno's show and lets him have it regarding Conan's departure.
Conan's Farewell to 'Tonight Show'
With the help of Will Ferrell and others, Conan O'Brien gives his goodbye speech on "The Tonight Show."
Now having some extra time on his hands, Conan O'Brien starts tweeting up a storm. Here are some of his tweets:"Just spent all day at Legoland. It was so much fun, next time I think I'll bring my children.""Facebook is trying to trademark the word "Face". I am going to trademark the word "aceboo", and then wait for the dollars to roll in.""I found a huge design flaw in my new iPhone. People get angry when I talk on it during a funeral."
Conan Goes on Tour, Part I
Conan decides to take his comedy on the road and launches a tour in April called "The Legally Prohibited to Be Funny on Television." Watch a clip from his opening night!
Conan Goes on Tour, Part II
"This morning I applied for a job at Home Depot, but they couldn't find an apron big enough to fit over my head. Tomorrow: Staples.""Today I connected all the freckles on my arm with a Sharpie. It spells out RIKSHAZ9LIRK. Clearly I am The Chosen One.""Sweet victory! I'm now trending higher than my twitter nemesis, Justin Bieber. Who's the tween heartthrob now?"
Conan Gets a New Show on TBS
Conan moves his comedy/late night stylings to TBS. Here, he tells us the name of his new show.
'Conan' Promos: Washes His Desk
'Conan' Promos: Explosive!
And Conan Still Keeps Tweeting...
"My tour has ended and I'm having trouble adjusting. I just screamed at my wife because she wouldn't let me sign her boob.""I am performing on the Jersey Shore tonight, so please only refer to me by my Jersey Shore nickname: 'The Solution'.""I'm doing my live show tonight from the Universal lot where I taped The Tonight Show. So if a shot rings out, tell my wife I loved her."
