Gothamist
A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC.
Gothamist
Listen Live
Arts & Entertainment
Conan Is Free From NBC, Puts Show On Craigslist
By
Jen Carlson
Published Jan 15, 2010
Modified Jan 15, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
Never miss a story
Email address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .
By
Jen Carlson
Published Jan 15, 2010
Modified Jan 15, 2010
Share
FacebookTwitterRedditEmail
We rely on your support to make local news available to all
Make your contribution now and help Gothamist thrive in 2026. Donate today
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Yesterday we mentioned there were some rumors going around that Conan O'Brien's last Tonight Show would being next week, and today it's confirmed. The Daily Beast reports that the host is leaving NBC, receiving a payout and is welcome to pursue other network opportunities before his contract expires.
Before you pat NBC CEO Jeff Zucker on the back, however, keep in mind that the deal has not yet gone through, and if it does — Universal's Ron Meyer is being credited for resolving the dismal debacle.
Meanwhile, Conan told his audience last night that he was going to sell the show on Craigslist while he still had a chance. It keeps getting taken down, and popping back up — but you can read it in full below. One selling point: plenty of room for a futon! He's asking for best offer or Coldplay tix.
And Conan kept the jabs coming last night (watch the full episode here). He declared: “I received a letter from the adult film company Pink Visual offering me a role in one of their porno movies. In the movie I’d be having sex with a beautiful woman and just as we’re about to climax, I get replaced by Jay Leno.”
Speaking of Leno, Jimmy Kimmel took some stabs at him on his show last night, telling the host: "You've got $800 million. For God's sake, leave our shows alone."
Tagged
conan o'brien
craigslist
late night
nbc
television
tonight show
Jen Carlson
Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
Read more
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations
MORE arts-entertainment
Can eligible NYC singles find love with 30 minutes and some really spicy food?
We went to the Spiciest Supper Club singles night to take the temperature of New York City's dating scene.
By
Elizabeth Shwe
and
James Ramsay
Published Oct 15, 2026
How the NYC Marathon has changed in the last 50 years
Spoiler alert: It's still 26.2 miles.
By
Hannah Frishberg
Arts & Entertainment
How the NYC Marathon has changed in the last 50 years
Spoiler alert: It's still 26.2 miles.
By
Hannah Frishberg
A visit to Art of Play, the Brooklyn store in an animatronic bird beef with Kelly Clarkson
By
Sonia Rao
The hottest way to show you're an authentic New Yorker is… riding a Citi Bike?
By
Lindsay Lee Wallace
Is NYC’s hottest attraction the free observation deck at 1 Centre Street?
By
James Ramsay
Never miss a story
Catch up on the most important headlines with a roundup of essential NYC stories, delivered to your inbox daily.
Sign upEmail address
By submitting your information, you're agreeing to receive communications from New York Public Radio in accordance with our Terms .