Leno's end, Conan's start dated NBC executives finally reveal exact date the changing of the guard will occur on The Tonight Show. By Tim Surette, Monday, July 21, 2008 Report: Fallon to replace Conan official Insiders say NBC will officially announce SNL's Jimmy Fallon as host of Late Night beginning in 2009. By Tim Surette, Thursday, April 24, 2008 Craig beats Conan in late-night for first time CBS' Craig Ferguson draws better weeklong ratings than NBC's Conan O'Brien for first time ever. By Tim Surette, Friday, April 11, 2008 Late-night shows return tonight Letterman, Ferguson will have writers thanks to unique deal with WGA; Leno, O'Brien, Kimmel will have to improvise. By Tim Surette, Wednesday, January 2, 2008 Conan, Leno going back to work NBC's late-night talk-show hosts will return to their shows; both say keeping their staff employed was most important. By Tim Surette, Monday, December 17, 2007 Kimmel was paying staff incognito Report says that Jimmy Kimmel has paid his Live staff since strike began; paper estimates Leno, Letterman paying $200k/week. By Tim Surette, Wednesday, December 5, 2007 Conan paying staff out of pocket Late-night talk-show host Conan O’Brien compensating production staff during strike-induced production halt. By Tim Surette, Friday, November 30, 2007 Studios begin legal action against strikers Show runners walking the lines are reportedly sent breach-of-contract notices by execs; layoffs begin. By Tim Surette, Friday, November 9, 2007 Strike already taking toll on shows Late-night talkies going to repeats, Heroes prepping shortened-season finale, Cashmere Mafia delayed. By Tim Surette, Monday, November 5, 2007 Writers' strike reality is viewers' loss Backlash of writers' strike means television season will change--more reality TV! How will your favorite show be affected? By Tim Surette, Friday, November 2, 2007 'Conan's' Jim Gaffigan is a 'Pale Force' to be reckoned with! (external) "If you haven't watched 'Late Night with Conan O'Brien' lately, you might not know that comedian Jim Gaffigan and his brother-in-law, cartoonist Paul Noth, have created a bit of a following with their 'Pale Force' shorts." Source: TV Guide, Thursday, November 23, 2006

Conan Plans Bare-Bones Halloween Show (external) "Conan O'Brien has done an all-claymation show, shot a show opening during a blackout and taken viewers to Finland. On Halloween, the 'Late Night' host will break more television ground." Source: Zap2It, Monday, October 23, 2006

58th Annual Prime Time Emmy Awards The nominees for the 58th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards have been announced, and we’re sure you’ve got some strong opinions! Now’s your chance to let us know who you think should win! By TV.com Staff, Tuesday, July 11, 2006 Conan to Devote Show to Finland Trip (external) "Conan O'Brien may be a talk-show host in America, but he's a god in Finland." Source: Yahoo! TV, Thursday, March 9, 2006

Andy Richter to Star in New TV Pilot (external) "Former 'Late Night' sidekick Andy Richter will get to hog the spotlight in an NBC pilot, thanks to former partner Conan O'Brien." Source: Yahoo! TV, Tuesday, March 7, 2006

Conan O'Brien Meets With Finnish Leader (external) "Conan O'Brien, who endorsed the re-election of Tarja Halonen with mock ad campaigns, met the Finnish president Tuesday at the presidential palace in downtown Helsinki." Source: Yahoo! TV, Tuesday, February 14, 2006

Conan O'Brien Seeks Reward for Finn's Win (external) "Conan O'Brien, who endorsed the re-election of Finnish President Tarja Halonen with mock ad campaigns, said Saturday he expects to be rewarded with a Cabinet position as inspector of saunas." Source: Yahoo! TV, Monday, February 13, 2006

Conan O'Brien Visiting Finnish Doppelganger (external) "Conan O'Brien, who claims partial responsibility for the recent electoral victory of Finnish President Tarja Halonen, will be traveling to the Scandinavian country next week." Source: Zap2It, Wednesday, February 8, 2006

Triumph of the Triumph (external) Hey, NBC Universal, how's that new side business selling TV rerun clips via iTunes going? Source: Entertainment Weekly, Wednesday, December 7, 2005

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (external) "Thursday, November 17, 2005; 12:35am/11:35pm. With Joaquin Pheonix, musical guest Trey Anastasio." Source: Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Thursday, November 17, 2005