Conan’s 'Tonight' Debut

American Voices

June 2, 2009 | ISSUE 45•23

Former Late Night host Conan O'Brien took over helming duties of the venerable Tonight Show from Jay Leno last night. What do you think?

I'm not allowed to stay up to watch The Tonight Show. Yes, my parents are dead now, but I felt obligated to continue the tradition."

Ritchie Scharffenburger
Automotive Undercoater
I'm happy about the potential of seeing a Masturbating Bear segment following a George Gobel clip on the Tonight Show 60th Anniversary special."

Debbie Kaufman
Nitroglycerine Distributor
Wait, who are they going to get to replace Conan on Late Night then?"

Jake Weingarten
Gear-Coding Machine Operator

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