TCA: Conan’s Last ‘Late Night’ Feb. 20, Fallon’s First March 2

Fallon prepares to take over 'Late Night' franchise.

By Alex Weprin -- Broadcasting & Cable, 1/15/2009 12:31:00 PM

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Conan O’Brien will host his last episode of Late Night with Conan O’Brien February 20^th, while his successor Jimmy Fallon will take the reigns of the show March 2^nd, NBC said Thursday.

As previously announced, O’Brien will take over The Tonight Show June 1^st, while current Tonight Show host Jay leno will host his last program May 29. NBC has not announced a premiere date for Leno’s new daily primetime show at 10 p.m.

Fallon will continue posting his daily video blogs until his show launches.

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