Radial Entertainment has struck a deal for the US distribution rights to Conan O’Brien’s TBS late-night talk show, the company has revealed to Mipcom.
The deal gives Radial exclusive rights to multiple digital platforms — including subscription and ad-supported streaming, transactional video and digital networks — for all 11 seasons of “Conan,” airing from 2010 to 2021. Jeff Peisch made the announcement on behalf of Radial Entertainment.
“Conan O’Brien is widely considered one of the most original and enduring figures in American comedy,” Peisch said. “His influence shaped modern comedy and his work continues to resonate with audiences across generations. We are thrilled to continue his extraordinary late-night legacy by allowing fans to watch his decade-long series on streaming platforms.”
The talk show featured O’Brien and his sidekick Andy Richter mixing comedy sketches with interviews covering entertainment, sports, politics and culture. The series became particularly recognized for its international remote segments and won several Emmy Awards during its run.
The show later spawned “Conan Without Borders” and “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” both of which aired on HBO Max. Jeff Ross served as longtime executive producer.
O’Brien was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame earlier this year, capping a nearly 30-year career in late-night television.
Bruce David Eisen of Eisen Law represented Radial Entertainment alongside Peisch in the negotiations.
New company Radial Entertainment, which operates FilmRise and Shout! Studios, backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, has a library of more than 70,000 films and episodes spanning genres including true crime, reality, animation, classics and horror.
