Conan O'Brien's new show debuts

After taking an exit deal worth an estimated $45M from NBC, former 'Tonight Show' host Conan O'Brien is set to debut a new late-night talk show on TBS on November 8.

Nov. 8, 2010

Conan O'Brien performs during the debut of his new TBS show "Conan."

Nov. 8, 2010

In this photo provided by TBS, Conan O'Brien, right, and Andy Richter perform during the debut of O'Brien's new TBS show "Conan."

Nov. 8, 2010

Conan O'Brien, right, and guest Seth Rogen are seen during the debut of O'Brien's new TBS show "Conan."

Nov. 8, 2010

Conan O'Brien, right, and guest Lea Michele are seen during the debut of O'Brien's new TBS show "Conan."

Nov. 8, 2010

Comedian Conan O'Brien, left, performs with musician Jack White during the premiere of his new late night talk show 'Conan' on TBS at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California.

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Conan O'Brien's predecessor -- and now, successor -- Jay Leno interviews O'Brien during what was supposed to be Leno's final taping as host of the "Tonight Show" in May 2009. When NBC announced earlier this year that it would be moving Leno's failing prime-time show to 11:35 p.m. and bumping O'Brien's 'Tonight' to 12:05 a.m., a first in the show's 56 years on air, O'Brien openly refused to make the move.

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O'Brien took over the "Tonight Show" in June 2009, after 16 years as host of NBC's "Late Night" talk show. The switch meant he had to move his production from New York to Los Angeles.

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It's no secret that O'Brien wasn't bringing in big ratings. Less than a year into his new gig, however, he had hoped that NBC would give him more time to capture the late-night audience.

Pictured here, O'Brien interviews actor Will Ferrell during his 'Tonight' debut.

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During his nearly eight month run, O'Brien welcomed a star-studded group of guests, including rock band Pearl Jam.

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Here, he's all smiles while chatting it up with Oscar-winning actress Gwenyth Paltrow.

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Fellow funnyman Eddie Murphy appeared on the show during O'Brien's first week as host to promote his film "Imagine That."

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During his last week as host, O'Brien's opening monologues were full of shots at NBC, Jay Leno, and even himself. On Tuesday, he greeted his studio audience by saying, "Hi, I'm Conan O'Brien and I'm just three days away from the biggest drinking binge in history," as reported in Lisa de Moraes's TV Column blog.

In the exit deal, which is said to have been worth $45M, NBC paid O'Brien $32.5M with the rest being divided among his nearly 200 staff members. O'Brien's last night as the "Tonight Show" host was Jan. 22.

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Conan O'Brien's new show debuts

After taking an exit deal worth an estimated $45M from NBC, former 'Tonight Show' host Conan O'Brien is set to debut a new late-night talk show on TBS on November 8.

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