O'Brien, Conan and late night shows
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Stephen Colbert recalled a conversation with Conan O’Brien from an awards show years earlier. As per The Hollywood Reporter cover story dated March 9, 2026, Colbert said O’Brien spent years telling him to leave his late-night show and even offered him advice at the event.
Conan O'Brien is convinced late-night television is about to become a thing of the past due to the current White House administration. "I’m of the mind that yes, these shows are going away and will become something else,
O'Brien will be hosting the Oscars tonight, March 12, 2026. The show is set to begin at 7 p.m. ET. The show will be preceded by the official live red carpet show, hosted by British comedian Amelia Dimoldenberg, at 6:30 p.m. ET.
The former late night host was early to the video podcast game, now he is leaning on those platforms to promote this year's awards telecast.
Conan O'Brien is opening up about life after the end of his long-running late-night talk show, Conan. "I left my late-night show four years ago. I’ve had a wonderful time. I think I reach more people now, either through the podcast or doing the travel ...