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Conan O'Brien Offers Late Night Survival Tips to Colbert

9/30/2025

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Conan O'Brien visited The Late Show to advise Stephen Colbert, facing cancellation in May 2026.
He urged Colbert to "take care of late night" and avoid "ruffling feathers."
O'Brien said he "never read the news" during 28 years as a host, warning today.
He praised Colbert and promoted his film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," debuting October 10.

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Conan O'Brien visited The Late Show to advise Stephen Colbert, facing cancellation in May 2026.
He urged Colbert to "take care of late night" and avoid "ruffling feathers."
O'Brien said he "never read the news" during 28 years as a host, warning today.
He praised Colbert and promoted his film "If I Had Legs I'd Kick You," debuting October 10.