All Photos © Gillian Laub / The New York Times Magazine

Conan O’Brien receiving last-minute maintenance of his trademark high-rise coiffure as Jeff Ross, one of the executive producers of Late Night with Conan O’Brien, looks on. After 16 years in New York City, O’Brien made the ill-fated journey west to take over The Tonight Show in California. Gillian Laub’s photographic diary “Heeeere’s Conan” follows O’Brien on February 20, 2009, on the last day of taping the show in New York City.

More images from Laub and other winners can be seen in the PDN Photo Annual 2010 winners gallery.

Conan in the head writer’s office before rehearsal.

Conan in his office, before taping the final episode of Late Night playing one of many guitars. This is Conan’s favorite way to relax before the show.

Conan rehearsing his monologue on the set of his last day of taping Late Night.

Conan visits with his parents Thomas and Ruth O’Brien.

A marked office calender with the countdown to the last show.

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