Candice Bergen, Elliot Gould, and Conan O'Brien (making his surprise return to NBC following the Tonight Show fiasco) also crashed the festivities
Robert Smigel also praised the comedic icon: "His cynicism was just a byproduct of his idealism"
Will Ferrell — O'Brien's final guest on both Late Night and The Tonight Show — also bid the host a virtual goodbye
"I think when smart and stupid come together — it’s very difficult — but if you can make it happen, I think it’s the most beautiful thing in the world"
Actor gives late-night host a proper send-off with one of the longest running bits in television history
Twenty five years ago, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss boarded the U.S.S. Intrepid, and informed the world that they were donning the makeup once again
After Conan wraps its 11-year run, O'Brien will focus on a new variety series for HBO Max
Better Oblivion Community Center members appear in Meet the Conan Staff
Colbert, who once applied for job at Late Night but was rejected, swaps places with fellow late-night host
American fast food, The Fast and the Furious franchise and cheese-filled pizza crusts prove unconvincing
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