🌟David Letterman's departure from Late Night created an opportunity for a new host
🎩Lorne Michaels played a crucial role in producing the show and selecting the new host
🤔Initial skepticism about replacing Letterman and finding the right host
📺Conan O'Brien was chosen as the host and went through the audition process
💼Conan O'Brien's transition from writer to host of Late Night
Why did David Letterman leave Late Night?
—David Letterman left Late Night after not getting the opportunity to host The Tonight Show
Who played a crucial role in producing the show and selecting the new host?
—Lorne Michaels, the producer of Late Night, played a crucial role in producing the show and selecting Conan O'Brien as the new host
Was there skepticism about replacing Letterman and finding the right host?
—Yes, initially there was skepticism about replacing David Letterman and finding the right host for Late Night
What was the audition process for selecting the new host?
—Conan O'Brien went through an audition process to be selected as the new host of Late Night
How did Conan O'Brien transition from a writer to the host of Late Night?
—Conan O'Brien transitioned from being a writer to the host of Late Night with the support and confidence of Lorne Michaels
00:00The story begins with David Letterman leaving Late Night, creating an opening for a new host
00:22Lorne Michaels, the producer of Late Night, played a crucial role in producing the show and selecting the new host
01:09There was initial skepticism about replacing David Letterman and finding the right host for Late Night
02:02Conan O'Brien was chosen as the host and went through an audition process
09:53Conan O'Brien transitioned from being a writer to the host of Late Night with the support and confidence of Lorne Michaels
