Conan To Take Over "Tonight"

AP reports Conan O'Brien will take over for Jay Leno on "The Tonight Show" in five years.

I'm one of those who thought "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" wouldn't last. I thought it was too quirky and far out. I've since come to enjoy Conan's nerdy brand of humor. It takes supreme confidence to act insecure on camera. Real insecurity is easy to spot and is a sure turnoff. But Conan either knows where a joke is going at all times or can rein it in quickly.

I hope he retains these qualities as "Tonight" host.