Conan O'Brien on shrinking his talk show to 30 minutes "I’ve been pushing for this for a while"

The New York Times

Conan says his new show will still likely have a monologue and at least one celebrity guest, but he wanted to do "something that fits the modern landscape, that certainly fits the way I interact with my fans more. I was looking for something more lean and agile.” TBS and TNT president Kevin Reilly pointed out that the 30-minute show wouldn't necessarily mean less content. There will be more opportunity to do non-show things like an upcoming live tour with his Team Coco comedians and "Clueless Gamer" segments, as well as "Conan Without Borders." “It’s not going to be a whole new Conan with a shaved head and an eye patch and a falcon on his shoulder,” says Conan.

ALSO:

• Conan says doing "Conan Without Borders" inspired him to make the change: "At this stage in my career I’d like to do much more of the stuff I love and am  passionate about"
• Conan briefly considered an hourlong weekly format, but he ultimately "felt more comfortable" with a daily 30 minutes
• Watch Conan and Bill Hader tackle God of War for "Clueless Gamer"