 The show generally improved over time and was highly regarded by the time of his departure in 2009.Afterwards, O'Brien relocated from New York to Los Angeles to host his own incarnation of "The Tonight Show" for seven months until network politics prompted a host change in 2010.Known for his spontaneous hosting style, which has been characterized as "awkward, self-deprecating humor", O'Brien's late-night programs combine the "lewd and wacky with more elegant, narrative-driven short films (remotes)".