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Conan O'Brien hit his head during a stunt for the "Tonight Show," an accident that halted production and brought back memories of a rare absence by his predecessor in the job....

Gwyneth Paltrow's legs got a lot of attention on the "Tonight Show" last evening not as much for their impressive Pilates tone but for their curious ... sheen. "What Was That Goop All Over Gwyneth Paltrow's Legs on 'The Tonight Show'?" Gawker asked shortly after it aired. Twitter users and other bloggers were also abuzz about the greasy gams, making puns about "Goop"-- the name of her oft-maligned lifestyle site.

The only problem mucking up the whole Jay Leno leaving and Conan O'Brien arriving thing with "The Tonight Show" is that it was neither retirement or ascension. It was transition. And transitions are boring.

Conan O'Brien's premiere as host of NBC's "Tonight Show" drew the highest overnight ratings for a Monday episode in four years.

Will Ferrell has been booked as the first guest on the first episode of “The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien,” airing June 1.

Conan O'Brien will be his final guest on May 29.

Andy Richter, who served as Conan O'Brien's "Late Night" show sidekick from 1993-2000, has signed on to be the announcer on "The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien" when the re-consumated 11:30 p.m. NBC stalwart kicks off anew June 1. In between taking on a role rendered iconic by former "Tonight Show" announcer Ed McMahon and ankling his sidekick gig on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in May 2000, Richter has been involved in several comedy series.

It's hard to believe, really. Not that Friday night is the last "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" ever.