Radial Entertainment has struck a deal for the U.S. distribution rights to Conan O’Brien’s long-running TBS late-night talk show, the company revealed at Mipcom.
The agreement gives Radial exclusive rights across multiple digital platforms — including subscription and ad-supported streaming, transactional video, and digital networks — for all 11 seasons of “Conan,” which aired from 2010 to 2021. Jeff Peisch made the announcement on behalf of Radial Entertainment.
“Conan O’Brien is widely regarded as one of the most original and enduring figures in American comedy,” Peisch said. “His influence has shaped modern comedy, and his work continues to resonate with audiences across generations. We are excited 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 sidekick Andy Richter mixing comedy sketches with interviews spanning entertainment, sports, politics and culture. The series became particularly recognized for its international remote segments and won multiple Emmy Awards during its run.
The show later spawned “Conan Without Borders” and “Conan O’Brien Must Go,” both of which stream on HBO Max. Jeff Ross served as longtime executive producer.
O’Brien was inducted into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 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 negotiations.
The newly formed Radial Entertainment, which operates the FilmRise and Shout! Studios brands and is backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, boasts a library of over 70,000 movies and episodes spanning genres including true crime, reality, animation, classics and horror.
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