Conan O'Brien doesn't regret leaving “The Simpsons,” even if he loved his time in the chaotic writers' room.
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Why Conan O’Brien Left The Simpsons (And Why He Doesn’t Regret It)
Shortly after Conan O'Brien left "SNL," citing burnout, he was offered a job writing for the hit animated sitcom "The Simpsons." Already a known presence in the comedy world, "The Simpsons" really put O'Brien on the map. But working at "The Simpsons" wasn't a breeze. In 2014, O'Brien talked about his days in the "Simpsons" writers' room, and how sweaty, cramped, and intense it was. For someone as energetic as O'Brien, this wasn't always an easy gig.