very best as a writer for NBCs Saturday Night Live. Here, Conan continued to grow, making friendships with such comedic greats as Dana Carvey and Chris Rock. However, in 1991, change came. Leaving SNL, Conan quickly landed another job with Matt Groenings The Simpsons. He would stay here until 1993 when Conans true stardom began.With NBC looking to fill a vacant spot after the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Conans previous time with SNL paid off. Casters immediately thought of Conan for the job, and after a brief audition, he became the man of choice. Without even thinking, Conan accepted. Now, the structure of the show had to be set and NBC made it quite clear that they would let Conan direct this process himself. With this in place, Conan went to work, immediately selecting NBCs New York Rockafeller Plaza for his set. Second, much like his childhood idol Johnny Carson, Conan decided that he would need a sidekick. This spot was filled with funny man Andy Richter, and music was directed by past drummer for Bruce Springstein Max Weinberg and his six other band members. For over seven years now, Emmy winning Late Night with Conan OBrien has entertained audiences by the millions, thanks largely to the work of the host, the brain and Boston native Conan Christopher OBrien....
