Conan O’Brien returns to late-night TV with ease

NEW YORK -- Conan O'Brien relaunched his TV career on Monday night with a stylishly back-to-basics hour that radiated hard-won lessons from his brief stay hosting "The Tonight Show." With his new TBS show O'Brien seemed appealingly stoked yet comfortable in his new home at 11 p.m. ET and on basic cable, originating from a sleek, cozy set with a full moon poised on a seaside backdrop. O'Brien was back with his longtime sidekick Andy Richter and most of his house band members.