UPDATE, February 21, 2009: Conan O'Brien: Final "Late Night" Episode
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Late Night with Conan O'Brien will soon be history.
Yes, O'Brien is moving on. He'll be replacing Jay Leno as host of the Tonight Show. Although O'Brien is not leaving TV, his move marks the end of an era.
I'm really going to miss the show. It's been a regular part of my nightly routine for so long. It's just not going to be the same in LA and in the earlier time slot. The Tonight Show isn't Late Night.
While I'm looking forward to Jimmy Fallon taking the reins of Late Night and I wish him the best, I'm sorry to see Conan leave.
Surprise guests have been dropping by as O'Brien puts in his last week of new shows.
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg showed up on Wednesday, bearing a gift.
Bloomberg presented O'Brien with a key.
Video.
MICHAEL BLOOMBERG: On behalf of all New Yorkers, I want to acknowledge the end of your 16-year run here at Rockefeller Center by presenting you with this key.
CONAN O'BRIEN: I'm floored. I'm stunned. I'm receiving a key to New York City.
BLOOMBERG: No, sorry. It's not a key to New York. It's a key to the Port Authority Bus Terminal's men's room. Hasta la vista, baby!
O'BRIEN: What? To be honest, I've always wanted this, too.
Martha Stewart also stopped in briefly on Wednesday night to say goodbye.
As the show has been winding down, the audience has been treated to some show highlights from the past 16 seasons, staff and fan favorites.
Here's a really funny piece from May 2002, starring Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (Robert Smigel):
Nathan Lane, O'Brien's scheduled guest on Wednesday's show, serenaded O'Brien, sort of like Bette Midler did when she sang to Johnny Carson on his next to last show. Lane sang a version of "My Way," with altered lyrics. "Your Way" humorously celebrated the show and O'Brien.
"Your Way"
Lyrics: Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman
And now your end is near,
and so you face your final curtain.
My friend, I'll say it clear,
Your throat is dry, your ass is hurtin'.
You talked till you turned blue.
It's time to walk right through that doorway.
But know one thing is true,
You did it your way.
Regrets, you've had a few,
You're not a Jew, that pale complexion.
You kissed Rebecca Romijn,
It left a stain, and an erection.
There's Joel, LaBamba, too
It's hard to pick which one is more gay,
But once, backstage with you
We did it your way.
Yes Triumph pooped, he pooped on you.
And Quackers ate more s--- than he could chew,
And Martha Stewart's smelly trout,
You ate it up then spit out.
At Max you stare. That friggin' hair,
You combed it your way.
You've done so many shticks,
Like 'Driving Desk,' and 'If They Mated,'
I once sat on that couch,
Right where a bear had masturbated.
To think you did all that,
Not may I say in a mature way.
Oh no, oh no not you,
You did it your way.
You're wise, your brain is big,
You're kinda like a taller Yoda.
But now if you leave town,
What will become of Abe Vigoda?
Go West, you'll find a place,
And if you're not the ratings victor,
You'll live inside a car,
With Andy Richter.
Yes, NBC has filled your cup,
Replacing Jay, please don't screw up.
Jack Paar and Carson set the bar,
Go out and be just who you are.
Don't ever stop, and if you flop,
You'll do it your way.
Thursday's show had more old clips. The 2006 episode from Finland was highlighted in one segment.
O'Brien's guests were Jerry Seinfeld and Craig Bierko.
And as he's been doing all week, O'Brien took an ax to the set, giving chunks of it to audience members. The way they react you'd think he was handing them pieces of gold.
That's it.
Now it's one more for the road.
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