The Late Night Leno/O'Brien War

I'm just not sure?
I do feel Conan O'Brien was treated a bit shabbily but I just can't feel badly for a guy who's walking away with a gazillian dollars in his pockets. Of the two I think Conan is the funnier but neither is in my top five for funniest man.
Here's a few videos to try and explain it.
The Pee-Wee Herman version:


And the Ken Burns Documentary:


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