Conan O’Brien Remembers Robin Williams’ Heartfelt Gesture After ‘Tonight Show’ Departure

Conan O’Brien recently shared a touching memory of Robin Williams. After O’Brien was ousted from The Tonight Show, he received an unexpected call from Williams. O’Brien recalls lying on his living room floor, uncertain about his future. During the call, Williams asked how he was holding up and reassured him that he would be fine.

Williams then told O’Brien to visit a bike shop in Santa Monica, where he had prepared a bike for him. O’Brien was surprised but decided to go. At the shop, he found a Colnago bike painted in bright Irish colors. Despite its appearance, Williams insisted that O’Brien would love it.

O’Brien expressed his gratitude to Williams for reaching out during such a difficult time. Eric Idle, a guest on O’Brien’s podcast, remarked that Williams’ kindness was typical of him. Idle emphasized the importance of making fans feel valued, a lesson he learned from Williams.

This recollection highlights Williams’ caring nature and his ability to uplift others even in challenging times. O’Brien’s tenure on The Tonight Show was brief, lasting only seven months after he took over from Jay Leno in 2009. Following his departure, O’Brien hosted Conan on TBS for 11 seasons.