Talk Show Wars: Conan Returns

Conan O’Brien is set to kick off a new battle for late-night dominance when “Conan” premieres Nov. 8 on TBS. The comedian departed NBC last year amid a high-profile and messy shake-up, as Jay Leno returned to the helm of “The Tonight Show.” Click through for more on the talk show drama.

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