The Most Memorable And Iconic Moments In Late-Night Talk Show History

The late-night television saga that unfolded when Jay Leno retired from The Tonight Show and handed it over to Conan O’Brien, only to return and reclaim the show, was nothing short of a Hollywood spectacle. The ensuing shake-up left Conan understandably disgruntled. In a bold act of rebellion, he spent a whopping $1.5 million on a Bugatti Veyron.

As the ultimate act of televised revenge, Conan played the expensive Rolling Stones song “Satisfaction” on air, symbolizing his dissatisfaction with the turn of events and leaving an indelible mark on late-night TV lore.